Africa Tech Insights

Data Centers and the Power Dilemma: Why Africa Should Think Twice

Written by Ismail Mohamed | Posted on 02 May 2026

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Data centers are driving the global digital revolution—but at a steep cost. With massive energy demands, limited job creation, and growing resistance in the United States, this article examines why Africa should be cautious about hosting them and prioritize its own development needs instead.

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24-07-2026

Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool

“I think it should stand for artificial idiot,” one 9-year-old says. Here’s why kids of all ages are calling AI “disgusting” and “creepy.”

The Wired

24-07-2026

Security & Data Protection
ChatGPT Now Among Top 10 Most Impersonated Brands as Microsoft Tops Phishing List – Check Point

ChatGPT has entered Check Point's list of the world's top 10 most impersonated brands in phishing attacks for the first time, while Microsoft retaine...
Jul 23, 2026 | Joan Aimuengheuwa

News from Seattle

‘The Odyssey’ isn’t on IMAX 70mm in Seattle — is it worth a journey for the summ...

Want to see "The Odyssey" as director Christopher Nolan intended? Here is how formats and theaters compare across 70mm, IMAX, and digital — and why a road trip may be needed. Read More

🚀 Latest Startup Funding

GoCab, a ride-hailing platform operating in Ivory Coast, has raised $45 million through a combination of debt and equity financing. The funding is aimed at scaling its operations, expanding its driver network, and strengthening its technology infrastructure to improve mobility se...

Africa’s Tech Momentum Accelerates: Funding Surges, AI Innovation, and Startup Breakthroughs This Week.

⏱ 1 min read | 📝 words | 📅 10 April 2026

This week in African technology highlights a strong rebound in startup funding, breakthrough innovations in AI and hardware, and major milestones from fintech and mobility companies.

🎙 Audio Tech News July 24, 2026

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Insights
Airtel Africa’s Airtel Money is heading for a London IPO after a strong Q1

Airtel Africa has released its Q1 results for the quarter ended June 30th, 2026. The telecoms company has also confirmed London as listing venue for A...
Jul 23, 2026 | PointAI

Apps & Software
Top 5 Computer Vision Development Companies in 2026

Have you ever thought about how much your business is losing because of human error? Research by the… The post Top 5 Computer Vision Development Compa...
Jul 23, 2026 | Staff Writer | Source: Pctechmag

ItWeb | 24-07-2026

AI sparks new wave of venture capital deals in SA

Venture capital investments exceeded R16 billion over the last decade, with AI emerging as the next major growth driver for South African start-ups.

South African lawmakers put Starlink launch on hold over policy clash

Elon Musk’s Starlink may face delays in delivering satellite internet to South Africa. Lawmakers are opposing a recent…

Dec 15, 2025 | Mubarak Bankole

Scientists develop handheld device for measuring when your body is burning fat

The breathalyzer identifies the amount of acetone in your breath to determine if your body is in ketosis.

Jul 23, 2026 | staff@engadget.com (Ian Carlos Campbell)

Featured

OurSQL Foundation Gives MySQL Community an Independent Voice

20-07-2026 | Lunixinsider

A new nonprofit aims to strengthen MySQL's future by giving users and developers a stronger voice while Oracle retains ownership and development control. The post OurSQL Foundation Gives MySQL Community an Independent Voice appeared first on LinuxInsider.

AI Agents Force CRM Vendors to Rethink Their Platforms

22-07-2026 | CRMBuyer

AI-enabled CRM dashboard with data and analytics panels on a laptop screen.

As AI agents become more autonomous, legacy CRM vendors face growing pressure to modernize platform architecture and reconsider long-standing SaaS licensing models built around human users. The post AI Agents Force CRM Vendors to Rethink Their Platforms appeared first on CRM Buyer.

XRP Targets $1.21 but Institutional Demand Is Quietly Drying Up

XRP holds above $1.13 in a cup and handle pattern, but spot ETF inflows have crashed from $131M to $12M — threatening the $1.21 breakout target. The...

Jul 23, 2026 | Alex Ioannou

Quote of the Day

"The real danger is not that computers will begin to think like men, but that men will begin to think like computers."

— Sydney J. Harris

Journalist and Author