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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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08-07-2026

What Happens if China Hacks the US Water Supply? I Went to a Secret War Game to Find Out

Burst water mains. Evacuated hospitals. In a closed-door simulation, insurers played out their response to a mass disruption by China’s Volt Typhoon hackers—and found a nightmare scenario.

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08-07-2026

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Judges and organisers Hail UK’s Role in STEM as IGO Draws 500 Innovators from 50+ Countries

The 2026 International Greenwich Olympiad (IGO), a global project-based competition for students aged 10 to 19, brought young innovators from across...
Jul 07, 2026 | Destiny Eseaga

News from Seattle

This startup lets companies teach AI about their brands — and the chatbots are l...

Optimly swept three awards at the Flywheel Investment Conference in Wenatchee and has closed an $800,000 pre-seed round backed by AI House, the Seattle startup studio formerly known as AI2 Incubator. The company builds a public index where brands can correct what AI chatbots say about them. 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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ForgeLayer shifts to pay-as-you-go model for its crypto payment infrastructure

ForgeLayer is replacing upfront subscription fees with a pay-as-you-go pricing model after customers expressed concerns about committing to fixed mont...
Jul 08, 2026 | Delight Sunny

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How to choose dashboard and MVP product teams in 2026

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ItWeb | 08-07-2026

Sub-$400 smartphone shipments to take a knock

Global shipments of smartphones priced at R6 500 will decline by more than 22% this year, forecasts market research firm Omdia.

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

Meta built an AI detection tool to ID images and video created with its new models

Meta's new AI detector has rate limits for some reason.

Jul 07, 2026 | staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell)

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The Linux Foundation Uses DNS to Give AI Agents a Trusted Identity

02-07-2026 | Lunixinsider

IT professional managing enterprise infrastructure with a network visualization representing trusted identity and verification for AI agents.

The Linux Foundation has announced two open-source initiatives that aim to strengthen enterprise AI by giving AI agents trusted identities through DNS and creating standardized frameworks for evaluating AI systems. The post The Linux Foundation Uses DNS to Give AI Agents a Trusted Identity 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.

Bitcoin ETFs Snap 5-Day Outflow Streak With $352m Inflows: Is Wall Street Money Coming Back?

Bitcoin ETFs reversed a $1.7B outflow streak with $352M in weekly inflows. Here's what the flow data and technicals say about BTC's next move toward...

Jul 07, 2026 | Alex Ioannou

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"All of the biggest technological inventions created by man - the airplane, the automobile, the computer - says little about his intelligence, but speaks volumes about his laziness."

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