Technology and Business
Historic Transatlantic Agreement Signed: A Bold Leap Toward Reparative Justice, Digital Unity, and $1 Billion ...
By Chidi Jacob, President – African Diaspora Impact Center, Inc (ADIC) In a groundbreaking move destined to reshape African global engagement, the African Diaspora Impact Center, Inc. (ADIC) announced the signing of the historic ‘Transatlantic Agreement’ on September 16, 2025, in Suriname. This landmark pact launches the African Transatlantic Special ...Gen Z vs. AI: The Battle for the Future of Work
By Dr. Michael Omoruyi, iNewsAfrica Op-Ed Contributor A Generation on the Edge of Transformation Every generation faces a defining test. For Baby Boomers, it was the industrial boom. For Millennials, it was the digital revolution. For Generation Z, the battle is unmistakably against — and alongside — Artificial Intelligence (AI). ...Musk Sparks Controversy Over Starlink Ban in South Africa, Blames Race-Based Policies
iNewsAfrica | Cape Town Bureau | May 29, 2025 Elon Musk has ignited a firestorm after claiming that Starlink cannot operate in South Africa due to his race. South African regulators and government officials dispute the claim, citing the country’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws—not Musk’s skin color—as the key ...End of an Era? Musk, Gates, Zuckerberg, Altman Predict Smartphone Demise—Tim Cook Pushes Back
By iNewsAfrica Tech Desk The smartphone — once the symbol of digital revolution and personal empowerment — may be heading toward obsolescence, if some of the world’s most powerful tech visionaries are to be believed. Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sam Altman are sounding the alarm on the ...Zuckerberg Abandons Facebook’s Core Mission as FTC Lawsuit Threatens to Break Up Meta
Silicon Valley, USA — In a striking admission that signals a new era for social media, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has conceded that Facebook no longer prioritizes connecting friends and family — the very mission it was founded upon. The revelation comes as the tech giant faces a landmark antitrust ...Africa’s first ‘AI factory’ could be a milestone for the continent
Strive Masiyiwa is set to build Africa’s first AI factory powered by Nvidia |Published 7:15 PM ET, Thursday April 03, 2025| Africa is poised to make a significant leap in artificial intelligence (AI) development with the establishment of its first AI factory. Cassava Technologies, founded by Zimbabwean entrepreneur Strive Masiyiwa, ...Harnessing AI technology to build autonomous supply chains
AI-driven supply chains are more than just a business imperative, they present a broader societal opportunity. |Published 11:00 AM ET, Tuesday March 4, 2025| Source: World Economic Forum Summary: In a world of uncertainty, manufacturers face complex supply chain disruptions. These challenges present an opportunity to move towards more resilient ...Nigeria targets creation of 10 million jobs through AfCFTA digital trade
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima |Published 11:00 AM ET, Thursday February, 2025| Abuja: Nigeria has been officially designated as Africa’s Digital Trade Champion, a strategic role aimed at fostering the creation of over 10 million new jobs across the continent by the end of 2025. This initiative is part of the ...Africa: Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos invest $537 million in KoBold rare metals
|Published 3:00 PM ET, Monday February 17, 2025| Billionaires Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos have invested $537 million in KoBold Metals, a U.S.-based mining startup leveraging artificial intelligence to locate critical minerals in Africa. This investment is directed at KoBold Metals, a startup that utilizes artificial intelligence to discover and ...Elon Musk announces Grok 3 chatbot release
|Published 8:00 PM ET, Sunday February 16, 2025| Elon Musk has announced that xAI’s latest artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok 3, will be unveiled on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 8 p.m. Pacific Time (11 p.m. Eastern Time). This event will feature a live demonstration of Grok 3’s capabilities. Grok 3 ...