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Namibia invests $2. 3m to tackle rural internet gap, targets 90% connectivity by 2030
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (392+ words) Namibia has committed about $2. 3 million to expand telecommunications access in rural areas, as authorities seek to narrow a persistent digital divide and lift national internet penetration beyond 50%. The funding, equivalent to roughly N$42. 1 million, has been allocated by the Communications…...
The online games quietly changing how Africans unwind after work
1+ week, 2+ day ago (648+ words) It's a Wednesday afternoon, and workers are heading to commute back home. While waiting for transport or sitting in traffic, there's often nothing to do but pass the time. For a growing number of workers, this time belongs to reading…...
Claude suffered a 'major outage.' Anthropic says it's fixed.
1+ week, 5+ day ago (179+ words) Claude is still struggling to keep up with vibe coders. Anthropic's popular Claude AI chatbot and Claude Code tool weren't working for many users on Tuesday morning. Claude's system status page listed a "major outage" for the Claude website and…...
The battery apocalypse: Why your next phone upgrade is hanging by a thread
2+ week, 3+ day ago (348+ words) If you've been doomscrolling the news lately, you've probably seen the absolute chaos going down in the Strait of Hormuz. A massive chunk of the world's oil supply'our beloved "black gold"'squeezes through this tiny waterway. When someone hits the…...
US data centre firm Equinix is investing $438 million in South Africa
2+ week, 4+ day ago (349+ words) Global data centre operator Equinix Inc. is expanding in South Africa with a planned $438 million investment, as it seeks to tap into growing demand for artificial intelligence and cloud services across Africa. The US-listed firm, which provides digital infrastructure used…...
Elon Musk's Starlink says "hope is not lost" as it vows to appeal Namibia licence rejection
3+ week, 1+ day ago (543+ words) Elon Musk's Starlink has signalled it will challenge Namibia's decision to block its entry into the country, as the satellite internet provider seeks to overturn a regulatory setback that underscores growing scrutiny of foreign tech firms across Africa. Satellite internet…...
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3+ week, 3+ day ago (27+ words) I lived in Italy for 8 years. These 6 places in the US make me feel like I'm back in my favorite Italian cities. Business Insider Africa...
Here is why Namibia blocked Elon Musk's Starlink from operating in the country
3+ week, 3+ day ago (224+ words) Namibia has denied Elon Musk's satellite internet company, Starlink, the right to operate in the country, citing ownership and regulatory compliance concerns, the nation's telecommunications regulator announced on Wednesday. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) said Starlink failed to…...
March shoulder season in Europe and Asia: Fewer crowds " more opportunities
3+ week, 5+ day ago (377+ words) A third alternative is free public Wi'Fi, but it ties you to caf's or hotels. Moreover, open networks are not recommended for financial transactions or personal accounts. All these complications push travelers to look for alternatives to roaming and other…...
Namibia blocks Elon Musk's Starlink from operating in the country
3+ week, 6+ day ago (255+ words) Namibia has rejected billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink from operating in the country, denying the satellite internet company both a telecommunications license and access to radio spectrum. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) published the decision in an official government…...