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Faustine Ngila is Kenya's renowned technology journalist based in Nairobi. He has reported widely on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, covering emerging technologies and innovations in Kenya and Africa. He writes for the Daily Nation, Business Daily, Taifa Leo and The East African. He is one of a few journalists who have native fluency of English and Swahili He loves penning stories around Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, 5G and 3D Printing.
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Why Kenya needs immersive techs in healthcare this year
Kenya's healthcare system faces challenges such as limited access to specialists and inadequate infrastructure, but spatial computing technologies like AR, VR, and MR offer promising solutions. These technologies can enhance telemedicine, improve patient monitoring, and provide immersive training for healthcare professionals. They can also aid in logistics, disease surveillance, and community health engagement. However, challenges such as high costs, internet access, and data privacy need to be addressed. With further research and development, spatial computing can significantly improve healthcare access and quality in Kenya.
Hyundai, Kia are Tesla’s biggest competitor in the US
Hyundai and Kia have emerged as significant competitors to Tesla in the US electric vehicle market, securing the second position in EV sales. Despite Tesla's 55% market share, Hyundai and Kia's strategic expansion and competitive pricing are challenging Tesla's dominance. Hyundai's $7,500 cash bonus for EV buyers and plans for a $7.6 billion EV plant in Georgia highlight their commitment to the US market. Hyundai and Kia's diverse EV lineup and innovative battery technology are contributing to their growing market presence, with Hyundai aiming for a 12% global market share by 2030.
Cargo bike is getting more fresh produce to market
In Nigeria, Tolulope Olukokun's ThinkBikes is addressing the issue of fresh farm produce spoilage with its CoolMAX model, a three-wheeled electric bike equipped with cooling units. This innovation helps smallholder farmers reduce post-harvest losses and achieve better market prices, while also mitigating rising fuel costs and lowering carbon emissions. The CoolMAX bike, which sources over 90% of its components locally, offers a promising solution for the agribusiness sector and food security in Nigeria, where a significant portion of the population faces food insecurity.
Tesla recalls: China adds another major recall to a long list
Tesla has faced numerous recalls over the years, with the latest being a recall of 1.6 million cars in China due to issues with the Autopilot system and door latch controls. The article details various recalls from 2013 to 2023, highlighting recurring problems with Tesla's vehicles, including steering issues, defective cameras, and malfunctioning driver-assistance systems. Tesla's Model Y has been the most recalled vehicle in the US over the past decade. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the US Forest Service have also been involved in addressing Tesla's safety concerns.
If you rode in a Tesla in 2023, you had the highest accident risk
A LendingTree survey analyzing insurance data for 30 automotive brands revealed Tesla as having the highest accident rate in the US in 2023, with 24 accidents per 1,000 drivers. Tesla drivers also ranked second-worst for overall driving incidents. BMW drivers had the highest DUI rate. The findings add to concerns about Tesla's vehicle dependability and safety, including a recent NHTSA investigation into the Model Y SUV's steering wheel detachment issue. Tesla offers advanced driver assistance systems like Autopilot and Full Self-Driving options.
Your social media data can get you a loan in Nigeria
Nigeria's unbanked population remains significant despite the rise in mobile money adoption. Many Nigerians lack access to formal credit, with 70% of bank account holders unable to secure loans. Social Lender, co-founded by Faith Adesemowo, offers an alternative by using social media profiles to determine creditworthiness. The platform's algorithm generates a social reputation score, enabling users to access microloans. Social Lender also accommodates users without internet access through SMS or USSD services. The company has partnered with several Nigerian financial institutions to provide credit to its users.
After efforts to attract users, ChatGPT got a cyber attack
OpenAI's ChatGPT platform has faced prolonged service disruptions due to a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, following efforts to attract more users at its first developer conference. The attack has raised concerns about the security of ChatGPT, which is used by 100 million people weekly. OpenAI has been working to mitigate the attack, which has affected its API tools used by over two million developers. The incident highlights the rising trend of ransomware attacks, with global rates climbing 50% from last year, according to Allianz.
The coast, an ecosystem to be preserved
The Grande Muraille Bleue initiative aims to create a nature-friendly African coast along the Western Indian Ocean to reverse biodiversity loss and promote sustainable development. Recognizing the urgent need to counteract climate change effects, the initiative was launched during COP26 in 2021. It involves a network of conserved marine and coastal areas to foster biodiversity and local livelihoods, inspired by the Great Green Wall of Africa. The region, including East African coastal nations and island states, is home to intact coral reefs, carbon-rich mangrove forests, and sheltered seagrass beds, supporting abundant marine life. However, climate change and other factors are accelerating ecosystem deterioration, with significant consequences for biodiversity and human societies. The GBW project aims to protect 30% of oceans by 2030, but overfishing, pollution, climate change, and extractive industries are causing damage to key ecosystems. Only a small percentage of the Indian Ocean's marine areas are legally protected, falling short of the 30% target. The initiative also seeks to unlock the potential of the blue economy as a key driver for nature conservation and sustainable development.
Can new Binance CEO Richard Teng win back user trust?
Changpeng Zhao has resigned as CEO of Binance following the company's guilty plea to federal money laundering charges and a $4.3 billion fine. Richard Teng, a former finance regulator, has been promoted to CEO to restore trust in the crypto exchange. Binance's native token, BNB, has dropped 15%, and users have withdrawn $1.3 billion from the platform. The company faces significant reputational damage and regulatory scrutiny, with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and US Attorney General Merrick Garland criticizing its past actions. Teng aims to rebuild Binance's public image, collaborate with regulators, and drive Web3 growth, but experts believe he faces an uphill battle.
The Challenge of Carbon Emission Rights Trading
The global carbon credit market is valued at approximately $909 billion, with Africa beginning to tap into this lucrative resource. Coordinated efforts across the continent could yield significant benefits. Carbon credit markets allow industrialized countries and companies to offset their carbon emissions by investing in environmentally friendly projects in other countries. African countries like South Africa, Morocco, Kenya, Malawi, Gabon, Nigeria, and Togo are pursuing various initiatives, focusing on forest regeneration and sustainable energy sources. The African Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) aims to produce 300 million carbon credits annually, unlocking around $6 billion in revenue and creating 30 million jobs by 2030. The United Arab Emirates has committed to purchasing $450 million in carbon credits from ACMI. The Congo forests, capable of absorbing about 1.2 billion tons of carbon annually, hold about 8% of the world's forest carbon. Investments in natural carbon sequestration could mobilize up to $82 billion annually in Africa. The Economic Commission for Africa (CEA) has led the creation of a regional carbon registry and a harmonized protocol for issuing carbon credits. Notable carbon credit projects include Kenya's Olkaria II Unit 3 geothermal expansion and Nigeria's Earthcare solid waste composting project. The Nigerian government is preparing to develop its carbon markets, with the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) planning a national carbon strategy. The NSIA has partnered with Vitol to create Carbon Vista, a joint venture investing in carbon elimination projects in Nigeria. The call for increased investment in African carbon credit markets is both a moral imperative and a strategic move as the world shifts to a low-carbon economy.
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