Applications are now open for the Innovate Africa Challenge 2026 (3rd Edition), an innovation challenge launched by Smart Africa in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that address Africa’s agricultural and climate challenges.
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The Cairo-based Centre of Excellence will design, develop, and deploy advanced generative and agentic AI solutions to support Konecta’s global operations (Image
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Microsoft is more valuable than Google by about $15 billion.Credit: GERARD JULIEN/
Apple’s market value briefly climbed above the $5 trillion mark for the first time, making it only the second company in history to reach the milestone after Nvidia.
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan plans to establish another international technology hub dedicated to artificial intelligence and startup development, expanding its network of innovation platforms as the country seeks to position itself as a regional AI hub through global partnerships, talent development and private investment.
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TSMC has restarted operations after structural checks, but the quake also interrupted facilities run by Sony, Tokyo Electron and other manufacturers. Aishwarya Dabhade July 29, 2026 / 09:29 IST Japan’s earthquake interrupted TSMC, Sony and Tokyo Electron facilities in Kumamoto. Here is what the chip hub makes and what happens next.
