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What you need to know about Africa’s first AI factory Nvidia and Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa join hands to bring supercomputer technology to the continent.

What you need to know about Africa’s first AI factory

New from @tarykuh.bsky.social
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Tesla arrives in Saudi Arabia after Musk’s tumultuous history Years after a dramatic fallout and a near-privatization saga, the electric vehicle giant is set to open showrooms in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam.

Tesla is finally set to debut in Saudi Arabia, years after a dramatic fallout between Riyadh and Elon Musk

New from @tarykuh.bsky.social:
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How Starlink took over Africa’s largest internet market Elon Musk’s company is set to become Nigeria's top internet service provider.

In the sprawling electronic market of Lagos’ Computer Village, one item is flying off the shelves: Elon Musk's Starlink kit. People are desperate for reliable, high-speed internet, which local providers have failed to deliver

New from @tarykuh.bsky.social
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How Starlink took over Africa’s largest internet market Elon Musk’s company is set to become Nigeria's top internet service provider.

Starlink is on track to become the top internet service provider in Nigeria, the continent's largest internet market. Read @tarykuh.bsky.social report on the success of the satellite internet company @restofworld.org .
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a zimbabwean billionaire, who made his fortune from telecoms, is venturing into his most ambitious project yet. in partnership with nvidia, one of his companies is giving africa its first AI factory.

here’s what you need to know about what this means.👇🏿👇🏿

Careem’s CEO wants to transform the ride-hailing giant into a “digital butler” for everyday life Mudassir Sheikha, who co-founded the Middle East-based ride-hailing giant, on Careem’s new chapter, its recipe for winning local markets, and what Western companies get wrong in emerging economies.

I met with Mudassir Sheikha, the CEO and co-founder of Careem, to talk about why it’s an exciting time to be a tech company in the Middle East, what Western companies get wrong in emerging markets, and how he plans to turn Careem into "everyone’s digital butler."

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How a Japanese entrepreneur built Ethiopia’s fastest-growing EV maker Dodai is building 300 battery-swapping stations to cut costs and make EVs more accessible.

How a Japanese entrepreneur built Ethiopia’s fastest-growing EV maker

restofworld.org/2025/dodai-e... — by @tarykuh.bsky.social

Africa’s startup funding crisis deepens as Mastercard Foundation exits top VC firm The withdrawal leaves a gap in support for early-stage startups, as Africa’s tech funding has been declining since 2022.

Mastercard Foundation’s big withdrawal from Africa’s top VC firm leaves a gap in support for early-stage startups, as Africa’s tech funding has been declining since 2022.

Read the latest from @tarykuh.bsky.social:
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Pakistan’s electric rickshaws are accelerating the country’s EV revolution Automaker Sazgar is focused on meeting local needs as Pakistan pushes for EV adoption, but high costs remain a barrier for some drivers.

At @restofworld.org, we've regularly written about how three-wheelers are leading the EV revolution in emerging markets.

Today's story is from Pakistan, where the country's top rickshaw maker is pioneering e-rickshaws, hoping to make them a mainstream option.

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Teens across Asia migrate to Taiwan for promises of semiconductor jobs Student-interns are paid for low-skill factory tasks and spend little time in the classroom.

Teens across Asia are migrating to Taiwan in hopes of finding semiconductor jobs

Hsiuwen Liu's reporting from Taipei —

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Syria just hosted its first international tech conference in 50 years Syrian-American entrepreneurs and investors hope to facilitate 25,000 new tech jobs in the country by 2030.

Syria’s economy is in a state of turmoil. But the country just hosted its first tech conference, which it put together in less than a month. The aim? To help create 25,000 new jobs in Syria's tech sector over the next five years, reports Danny Makki @restofworld.org
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Teens across Asia migrate to Taiwan for promises of semiconductor jobs Student-interns are paid for low-skill factory tasks and spend little time in the classroom.

They’re supposed to be students, but they’re working long hours for low wages in Taiwan’s semiconductor factories: “The time spent in school is very, very little — in some cases, just one day or less. What’s the reality? Most of their time is spent working.”
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Starlink is now cheaper than leading internet provider in some African countries In Ghana, Starlink is half the price of the local ISP.

in rural kenya, where safaricom services are either too expensive or unreliable, starlink is becoming a choice internet provider for households.

@khadijaalam.bsky.social and i reported on how starlink cost less than local isps in some african countries.
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Elon Musk's Starlink is now cheaper than the leading internet provider in some African countries

Reporting by @khadijaalam.bsky.social & @tarykuh.bsky.social

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The little ride-hailing app that could catch Uber and Bolt in Kenya Founder Kamal Budhabhatti’s winning strategy targets corporate clients.

Kenyan ride-hailing service Little knew it could not beat Uber and Bolt at offering discounts, so it found an alternative: corporate transport. Little now has over 5,000 corporate clients — more than Uber and Bolt combined.

@tarykuh.bsky.social reporting from Nairobi
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The little ride-hailing app that could catch Uber and Bolt in Kenya Founder Kamal Budhabhatti’s winning strategy targets corporate clients.

Kenya's Little is emerging as a strong contender to Uber and Bolt, which currently dominate the country's ride-hailing market, with a focus on corporate transport. Read from @tarykuh.bsky.social reporting for @restofworld.org
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The little ride-hailing app that could catch Uber and Bolt in Kenya Founder Kamal Budhabhatti’s winning strategy targets corporate clients.

for my first story of the year for @restofworld.org, i looked at the growth of kenyan ride-hailing company and super-app hopeful little app, and how it's thriving in the face of deep pockets competitors like uber and bolt.

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Thrilled to share that Kate Bubacz from WSJ is joining @restofworld.org as our new Head of Visuals. Follow her if you don't yet!

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China’s AI elite rethink their Silicon Valley dream jobs The West may lose out in the talent race amid U.S. national security and immigration hurdles

China’s elite AI workers are at a crossroads: Come to the U.S. to work at a top tech company, or stay in China due to visa uncertainties and other hindrances

to add to to this: I want journalists to know there are countless “content creators” using your reporting, misrepresenting it, erasing your existence & profiting from it. i found this podcast that literally PHOTOSHOPPED MY NAME OUT of my own fucking story. are we going to take this shit lying down?

Movie stars, matchmakers, and aunties: How WhatsApp became an unstoppable cultural force The world’s most popular messaging platform is synonymous with the internet for millions of people.

Matchmaking, praying, celebrity engagement, marriage counseling, coordinating blood donations, teaching, banking, running business — our new feature explores some of the most vital and surprising ways the world uses WhatsApp

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When disaster strikes, the world opens WhatsApp Meta's messaging app has transformed communication in conflict and crisis areas.

When emergency strikes, the world opens WhatsApp.

Read our new feature on how WhatsApp has transformed communication in conflict and disaster areas like Syria, Palestine, and Afghanistan.
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Uber’s big plan for India: buses Uber Shuttle, a shared bus ride service, is available in two Indian cities. The company plans to launch in three more cities soon.

With Uber Shuttle, Uber is re-inventing the bus for South Asia restofworld.org/2024/uber-sh...

How 2024’s tech trends changed our lives From AI-powered classrooms in Mali to EV taxis in Vietnam, people worldwide are seeing opportunities from this year’s biggest tech shifts.

In 2024, tech pushed people to start businesses, take on new majors, and move across the Pacific to seek better job prospects. By @tarykuh.bsky.social, @violazhou.bsky.social and Lam Le.

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yesterday, german global perspectives initiative invited me to come yap about digital infrastructure and data sovereignty (the complexity of africa owing and banking its data on the continent while working with international partners).

The US isn't the only country with China tariff fever.

Great breakdown from @restofworld.org on how governments around the world are fending off the Chinese tech behemoth

Now have two complete starter packs for "Africa News, Policy, Business, Econ & History". Starting a thread of all of my Africa starter packs, including more specific ones like, country/region, journalists, academics, media orgs, etc.

Here's the first Africa starter pack: go.bsky.app/BNYnWSJ

AI is making Philippine call center work more efficient, for better and worse BPO workers say AI tools are monitoring their calls, assisting them with customers, and scoring their performance.

Call center workers say AI tools are monitoring their calls, assisting with customers, and scoring their performance. “AI is supposed to make our lives easier, but I just see it as my boss”
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China’s banned online communities have found a new home on Reddit They are drawn to the platform’s community-moderated, discussion-based format, which allows for more fringe voices to thrive.

As China tightens up its grip on online speech, online communities banned from the Chinese internet have found a refuge on Reddit https://restofworld.org/2023/reddit-china-online-communities/