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@MastercardFdn Report Finds 225 Million Africans With Disabilities Locked Out of Assistive Technology https://t.co/mdtzd9Z1OK via @TechMoran @MastercardNews

[Power Shift Africa @PowerShftAfrica]

AfDB records major wins for continent in Brazzaville

Last Week’s @AfDB_Group’s annual meetings in Brazzaville, Congo, ended with major wins for the continent.

We reflect on some of the milestones below👇

[Gary Vaynerchuk @garyvee]

Storytelling is by far the most underrated skill in business.

[Vikram Pai @vikpai]

Running a business is just realizing how dumb you were 6 months ago every 6 months

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The Assistive Technology Landscape in Africa Report is a starting point for deeper collaboration. It offers evidence for policymakers, investors and partners to strengthen Africa’s AT ecosystem and expand opportunity for young people with disabilities. https://t.co/W0MLYCJZU2 #IAC2026 #DigitalAccessibility #YoungAfricaWorks

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Today at Inclusive Africa Conference 2026 in Nairobi, @MastercardFdn launched the Assistive Technology Landscape in Africa Report. It maps access, policy, innovation and economic opportunity for AT across the continent. https://t.co/W0MLYCJs4u #IAC2026 #DigitalAccessibility #MastercardFoundation

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However, access to assistive technology in Africa remains unequal, especially for young people in rural areas. Cost, distance and weak service systems are holding progress back #IAC2026 #DigitalAccessibility #MastercardFoundation
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African innovators are designing assistive tech that responds to local needs, but most products are still imported. The report highlights the need for more investment in local manufacturing to reduce dependence and grow the sector. #DigitalAccessibility #MastercardFoundation #YoungAfricaWorks

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Many African countries have strong disability inclusion policies, but limited funding and weak coordination mean implementation often falls short. #IAC2026 #DigitalAccessibility

[Nairobi lifestyle @NBOLifestyle]

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CS Kipchumba Murkomen, Governor Sakaja, and DIG Eliud Lagat inspect the mass surveillance system in New York

[Andela @Andela]

Our go-to-market team just converged in Toronto for three days of intensive sessions. The goal? To better help our clients—both current and future—solve their most pressing AI adoption challenges.

This includes assessing current needs to identify gaps, formulating an informed plan to close those gaps, and following through on execution. Whether that means staff augmentation, fully managed services, skills training, or a combination of all three.

The weather was beautiful, and the company even better. What a great way to welcome our new GTM colleagues! We even had some birthdays and Andelaversaries to celebrate.

We can't wait to share what the team developed and how we're helping organizations move more smoothly from AI ambition to successful implementation.

[Daily Mail @DailyMail]

CIA accused of 'poisoning the sky' with toxins as files expose secret weather control agenda https://t.co/slsAoFkBy9

[All day Astronomy @forallcurious]

🚨: China's putting data centers on the ocean floor. The ocean itself becomes the cooling system, reducing the energy and water demands traditional data centers require

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Professor Omar Yaghi, a chemist at the University of California, Berkeley and winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, has developed an innovative atmospheric water generator capable of producing up to 1,000 liters of clean drinking water per day directly from dry air.

Using reticular chemistry and advanced metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), the system efficiently captures moisture even in arid desert conditions with very low humidity. The compact, shipping-container-sized units developed by Yaghi’s company, Atoco, operate entirely off-grid using only ultra-low-grade ambient thermal energy or sunlight, requiring no electricity from the grid.

This sustainable technology offers a promising alternative to energy-intensive desalination plants, which often harm marine ecosystems through brine discharge. It is particularly valuable for remote communities, drought-prone regions, and areas affected by natural disasters such as hurricanes in the Caribbean, where centralized water infrastructure may fail.

Yaghi’s personal experience growing up with water scarcity in a refugee community in Jordan has deeply influenced his work. He advocates for scaling decentralized, resilient solutions to address the global water crisis through scientific innovation.

[Atoco official website and related coverage in Interesting Engineering, Food & Wine, and Nobel Prize announcements (2025–2026)]

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Come behind the scenes with us and get to know Rob Herold, Director, Data & Analytics at Andela. “Our team works to organize data from across the company into a reliable, streamlined reporting infrastructure. We also act as strategic partners to translate the data into actionable insights that empower stakeholders to use data for smarter decision-making.”

Rob’s favorite thing about working here? “The people! Every day, I am inspired and impressed by the work being done at Andela. I love the idea of helping build the 'human layer' of AI. While the headlines are often filled with stories of AI replacing the workforce, I’m proud to be part of a company that uses AI to empower talent across the world.”

Rob’s time outside of work is spent in the fresh air. “I really enjoy spending time outdoors, particularly mountain biking. Recently, I completed a 45-mile mountain bike ride outside of San Diego and can't wait to teach my two daughters how to ride.”

We asked Rob to share two truths and a lie. Can you spot the lie?
✦ I am from Mars.
✦ I live in Greenville, South Carolina.
✦ Donuts are my favorite food.

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[dennis ombachi OLY @ombachi13]

Light and hearty Beef Tumbukiza, Smoky grilled Mtura, fresh Kachumbari and Ugali.

Kenyan comfort food in a plate with the queen of Afro-Pop @yemialadee a woman whose voice has carried Africa across borders, cultures and generations.

Simple food, deep roots and stories carried through flavor.