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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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‘The Child Is Terrified’: Measles Doctors Speak Out

Hear from six pediatricians in measles hot spot Utah, as the US faces infection levels not seen in over three decades and prepares to lose its status as a country that eliminated the dangerous disease.

The Wired

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CREDICORP Launches C.L.I.C.K.D, a Device Financing Scheme with FG’s 3MTT Programme

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Jul 21, 2026 | Destiny Eseaga

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BioLife Solutions to be acquired by Repligen in $1.5B cell therapy deal

BioLife Solutions, a Bothell, Wash.-based company developing tools for cell and gene therapy, is being acquired for $1.5 billion by the life sciences corporation Repligen. Read More

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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.

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OPay’s 2031 ambition: Can one fintech serve one billion users?

OPay currently serves 46 million users in Nigeria (according to its own estimates) — roughly 0.23% of Nigeria’s over 200 million population. Outside N...
Jul 22, 2026 | Asukwo Oduo

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How Texas Weather Impacts Satellite, Wireless, and Fiber Internet Speeds

Texas weather can shift from clear skies to severe thunderstorms in a matter of hours. These changes affect… The post How Texas Weather Impacts Satell...
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ItWeb | 23-07-2026

Canva Africa, SACE collab to upskill teachers

Local teachers will gain practical digital and AI competencies that can be applied to enhance classroom teaching and learning.

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…

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Check out this nifty 3D Playdate game demo

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Jul 22, 2026 | staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko)

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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.

Satsuma’s Bitcoin Treasury Collapses, Leaving Shareholders 18p on the Pound

Satsuma Technology raised £163.6m for a Bitcoin treasury in 2025 but is returning just £27–30m — here's how convertible debt and crypto winter killed...

Jul 22, 2026 | Alex Ioannou

Quote of the Day

"The best way to predict the future is to invent it."

— Alan Kay

Computer Scientist and Pioneer in Object-Oriented Programming