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MCP hackathon unites 40 African cities to build local tech power

MCP hackathon unites 40 African cities to build local tech power

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) Hackathon Africa 2025 will run from September to November in over 40 cities, driving digital and AI sovereignty by weaving African languages, cultures, and priorities into AI systems.

September 23, 2025Enos Denhere

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Scientists inject rhinos with radioactive materials in South Africa to curb poaching

Scientists inject rhinos with radioactive materials in South Africa to curb poaching

In a bold new effort to curb rampant poaching, South African scientists have begun injecting rhino horns with trace amounts of radioactive material—safe for the animals but detectable by radiation scanners.

August 5, 2025Michael Oduor
Cross-border fiber link set to transform digital connectivity in East Africa

Cross-border fiber link set to transform digital connectivity in East Africa

In a significant step toward strengthening regional digital infrastructure, Kenya and Tanzania on Monday inaugurated the Terrestrial Fiber Link, directly connecting the coastal hubs of Mombasa and Dar es Salaam.

July 23, 2025Michael Oduor
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok sparks outrage over anti-semitic response

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok sparks outrage over anti-semitic response

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok sparked outrage after it named Adolf Hitler as the best 20th-century leader to deal with "anti-white hate," prompting viral backlash on X.

July 18, 2025Noluthando Buthelezi
Africa leads the way in techpreneurship

Africa leads the way in techpreneurship

In recognition of World Youth Skills Day, we spotlight young African tech entrepreneurs who are harnessing AI and digital skills to drive innovation, build businesses, and empower their communities.

July 16, 2025Michael Oduor
Singer Akon's $6 Billion Futuristic City Project Canceled - Mbodiene Residents Left Disappointed

Singer Akon's $6 Billion Futuristic City Project Canceled - Mbodiene Residents Left Disappointed

The cancellation of the Akon City project has left the Mbodiene village community disappointed.

July 16, 2025Noluthando Buthelezi
Top 5 smart cities in Africa

Top 5 smart cities in Africa

Africa's urban landscape is rapidly evolving. The latest IMD Smart City Index has ranked Africa's top 5 smart cities, evaluating them based on technological and economic advancements.

July 3, 2025Staff Writer
Ghana and UAE Sign $1 Billion Deal to Build Africa's Largest AI and Tech Hub

Ghana and UAE Sign $1 Billion Deal to Build Africa's Largest AI and Tech Hub

Ghana has signed a $1 billion deal with the UAE to launch the Ghana-UAE Tech Hub.

June 25, 2025Michael Oduor