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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I Gave My Blood to the AI Death Clock

Death Clock promises to predict when you’re going to die and help you extend your time on Earth. After a month, I felt like it was sucking the life out of me.

The Wired

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Borrowed Competence: Africa’s Tech Industry Must Stop Confusing AI Output With Engineering Skill

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Andy Jassy’s prediction: Amazon could have two $1 trillion businesses within a d...

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says AWS and the company's stores business could each reach $1 trillion in annual revenue in the next five to 10 years, something no business has ever done. AWS is at a $184 billion annual run rate, and Jassy expects it to grow more than 40% in both 2027 and 2028. Read More

🔥This week’s Hot Takes

Africa’s Technology Moment Is Becoming More Real: What This Week Revealed.

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This week offered another encouraging signal for Africa’s digital future. From Kenya’s plans for an artificial-intelligence investment product to major financial and infrastructure moves across East Africa.

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Black Friday 2026 to test retailer payment platforms

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Collabora Office 26.04 Adds AI With User-Controlled Data Access

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AI can help with the document without getting unrestricted access to it. Collabora Office 26.04 puts provider choice and document permissions in users' hands. The post Collabora Office 26.04 Adds AI With User-Controlled Data Access appeared first on LinuxInsider.

AI Customer Service Success Takes More Than Deflecting Tickets

29-10-2026 | CRMBuyer

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A deflected ticket can still mean a lost customer. Text's customer success chief explains what businesses should measure to judge whether AI support is working. The post AI Customer Service Success Takes More Than Deflecting Tickets appeared first on CRM Buyer.

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Quote of the Day

"A person who is happy is not because everything is right in his life, he is happy because his attitude towards everything in his life is right."

— Sundar Pichai

Sundar Pichai is the CEO of Google and its parent company, Alphabet Inc.