Google Launches 2025 AI Startup Accelerator in Africa, Offers Up to $350,000 in Support
Google has rolled out the 2025 edition of its AI-focused startup accelerator program in Africa, targeting early-stage tech firms with game-changing solutions and offering up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits. The program, announced on Thursday, is…
Tesla Whistleblower Wins Major Court Victory, Seeks to Face Elon Musk in Open Trial
Cristina Balan, a former Tesla engineer turned whistleblower, has secured a significant legal victory in her long-standing battle against Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company. Balan, who raised red flags in 2014 about a design flaw that could potentially…
Digital Learning Is Reshaping Education Across Africa and Beyond
Learning is no longer a daunting, one-size-fits-all endeavour. With the rise of digital tools and adaptive technologies, education has evolved into a more personalized, flexible, and empowering experience for both students and teachers. You would recall…
UK Supreme Court Rules Legal Definition of Woman is Based on Biological Sex, Stirring Mixed Reactions
The UK Supreme Court has declared that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex, stating that the concept of sex is binary. While the judgement has been welcomed by women’s rights advocates, it has also sparked deep concern within…
Ponzi Schemes: Desperation and Weak Regulations is Fuelling a Billion-Naira Scam Culture
In a nation where economic survival often feels like a daily gamble, the promise of high returns can be dangerously irresistible. This is the reality for millions of Nigerians who have, time and again, fallen prey to Ponzi schemes — fraudulent investment…
Trump Administration Freezes $2bn in Federal Funds to Harvard Over Antisemitism Dispute
Its a new wave of tensions between the White House and America’s top academic institutions. The Trump administration has frozen over $2 billion in federal funding to Harvard University after the school rejected a list of sweeping demands aimed at…
Everyone Wants a Ghibli Makeover
A Ghibli style is the rave. Soon enough, it will become a fad. A Ghibli-styled image is likely among the first ten images you will see on social media if you attempt to surf. Its the new craze! This latest experiment is nothing short of magical, all…
Sony Hikes PlayStation 5 Prices Globally, Citing Inflation and Market Pressures
Sony has raised the price of its PlayStation 5 consoles in several countries, attributing the decision to “challenging” market conditions, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates. Gamers won’t mind I guess. The digital edition of…
Greenwashing Undermines Real Climate Action in Africa
Greenwashing is quietly eroding trust in climate action, especially across Africa, where weak regulations and low consumer awareness make the continent fertile ground for deceptive environmental claims. Coined in 1986 by environmentalist Jay Westerveld,…
New Study Makes Shocking Discovery About AMR Resistance in Africa
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is no longer a distant threat—it’s a silent epidemic, and it’s killing millions of children across the globe. A new study led by child health experts has revealed that in 2022 alone, more than three million…
