Africa Tech Insights

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

Written by Mohamed Arif | 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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British Police Built a Sprawling Crime-Prediction Machine. Some Results Couldn’t Be Trusted

As UK police embrace the AI revolution, a WIRED investigation reveals the messy inside story of one region’s experiment with predictive analytics.

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25-06-2026

StartUPs
Three Nigerian Startups Join a Cohort of 42 for Global AWS Social Entrepreneur Accelerator

Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN) has announced the selection of 9 organisations from Africa for its fourth AWS Social Entrepreneur Accelerator...
Jun 25, 2026 | Joan Aimuengheuwa

News from Seattle

Geek on the Street in Seattle: ‘SF beats us because they invest off of vibes’

Seattle’s startup scene has the talent and the capabilities. What it’s short on is a culture of risk-taking and the… 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.

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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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Brand Press
EscrowPay Launches WhatsApp-Native Escrow to Fix Nigerian E-commerce’s Trust Problem

In Nigerian e-commerce, most deals run into the same standoff:...
Jun 25, 2026 | Brand Press

News
The Collectible Cash Cow: Building Real Passive Income with NekoDrop Vending

For full-time corporate employees, side-hustlers, and aspiring entrepreneurs, the search for a genuine passive income stream usually leads… The post T...
Jun 25, 2026 | PC Tech Staff | Source: Pctechmag

ItWeb | 26-06-2026

South African CISOs lift lid on major risk vectors

Sixty percent of surveyed South Africa-based chief information security officers reveal third-party risk remains a major concern, amid an evolving cyber threat landscape.

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

OpenAI will initially only release ChatGPT 5.6 to government-approved customers

So much for voluntary review.

Jun 25, 2026 | staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko)

Featured

Flipper One Takes Hardware Hacking Into Uncharted Waters

25-06-2026 | Lunixinsider

Flipper One portable Linux computer designed for hardware hacking and open-source development.

Flipper One combines Linux, SDR, satellite communications, and open hardware while inviting the community to help shape the device before launch. The post Flipper One Takes Hardware Hacking Into Uncharted Waters appeared first on LinuxInsider.

Satisfied CX Leaders Still Looking for New Vendors

23-06-2026 | CRMBuyer

Business leaders meet to discuss strategy, vendor relationships, and operational planning.

CX leaders report high satisfaction with outsourcing providers, yet many are considering a change as AI adoption exposes gaps in modernization, strategic guidance, and operational execution. The post Satisfied CX Leaders Still Looking for New Vendors appeared first on CRM Buyer.

Why is Crypto Down and Will it Recover? Options and Inflation Reveal Smoking Gun

There’s no doubt about it, the cryptocurrency market has been absolutely hammered in 2026. Today, Bitcoin (BTC) price slipped back under $60,000 in a...

Jun 25, 2026 | Sam Cooling

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