Buhle
@buhle.online
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Buhle
@buhle.online
· Feb 3
Repeating a lie - even in outrage amplifies it. Puts it into peoples psyche. The liar wins. This is known as "illusory truth effect"
Amplify the truth. With receipts.
It travels slower and always needs more help.
Amplify the truth. With receipts.
It travels slower and always needs more help.
‘In an effort to curb unsolicited generative AI and deepfakes, Denmark has announced that it is looking to change its copyright law to grant its citizens copyright of their own face, body and voice’ www.cyberdaily.au/security/123...
Denmark to grant citizens copyright of their own face, body and voice
In an effort to curb unsolicited generative AI and deepfakes, Denmark has announced that it is looking to change its copyright law to grant its citizens copyright of their own face, body and voice.
www.cyberdaily.au
July 14, 2025 at 9:43 AM
‘In an effort to curb unsolicited generative AI and deepfakes, Denmark has announced that it is looking to change its copyright law to grant its citizens copyright of their own face, body and voice’ www.cyberdaily.au/security/123...
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Japan is supporting its companies to grow their business in Africa and develop trade ties across a continent where it’s mainly been seen as a donor – Bloomberg: ‘Key sectors of interest for Japan include critical minerals, base metals and rare earths as [it] seeks to reduce its reliance on China’
Japan Seeks to Grow Africa Investments to Ease Reliance on China
Japan is supporting its companies to grow their business in Africa and develop trade ties across a continent where it’s mainly been seen as a key donor.
www.bloomberg.com
May 31, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Japan is supporting its companies to grow their business in Africa and develop trade ties across a continent where it’s mainly been seen as a donor – Bloomberg: ‘Key sectors of interest for Japan include critical minerals, base metals and rare earths as [it] seeks to reduce its reliance on China’
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A startup is launching a surprisingly good electric motorcycle, Zeno Emara, that costs just $1,000. It is targeting markets in AFRICA and India.
A Startup Is Launching A Surprisingly Good Electric Motorcycle That Costs Just $1,000 - The Autopian
A startup is releasing a remarkably cheap motorcycle. For $1,000, Africans get a motorcycle with 60 miles of range and a 56 mph top speed.
www.theautopian.com
May 31, 2025 at 9:58 AM
A startup is launching a surprisingly good electric motorcycle, Zeno Emara, that costs just $1,000. It is targeting markets in AFRICA and India.
In a world full of health and nutrition problems as well societal conflict . . .
We are solving for “accent removal” with AI.
This is how I know we are not in any danger of using tech to solves our most pressing problems.
We are solving for “accent removal” with AI.
This is how I know we are not in any danger of using tech to solves our most pressing problems.
May 27, 2025 at 10:35 AM
In a world full of health and nutrition problems as well societal conflict . . .
We are solving for “accent removal” with AI.
This is how I know we are not in any danger of using tech to solves our most pressing problems.
We are solving for “accent removal” with AI.
This is how I know we are not in any danger of using tech to solves our most pressing problems.
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Only a small fraction of Africans (27%) who have access to the internet go online at all. They have coverage, they have phones, but they’re offline. Why?
The towers of babble (are falling)
Your internet comes in a sachet now
techsafari.beehiiv.com
May 24, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Only a small fraction of Africans (27%) who have access to the internet go online at all. They have coverage, they have phones, but they’re offline. Why?
Nigeria is famously home to five unicorns: Moniepoint, Flutterwave, OPay, Interswitch and Andela.
www.forbesafrica.com/current-affa...
www.forbesafrica.com/current-affa...
Home To Unicorns, Lagos Tops Global Tech Rankings
The Nigerian city saw a 11.6-fold increase in enterprise value, reaching $15.3 billion and producing five unicorns, placing it ahead of 287 cities across 69 countries. Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capi...
www.forbesafrica.com
May 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Nigeria is famously home to five unicorns: Moniepoint, Flutterwave, OPay, Interswitch and Andela.
www.forbesafrica.com/current-affa...
www.forbesafrica.com/current-affa...
I try hard not to stress when I see construction crew putting back their beer with lunch here in Portugal.
There are cranes everywhere in the Lisbon metro, hopefully some sort of breathalyser is required to operate heavy machinery.
I’m sure it’s fine. I am NOT going to look up the HSE data 🐇 🕳️
There are cranes everywhere in the Lisbon metro, hopefully some sort of breathalyser is required to operate heavy machinery.
I’m sure it’s fine. I am NOT going to look up the HSE data 🐇 🕳️
May 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I try hard not to stress when I see construction crew putting back their beer with lunch here in Portugal.
There are cranes everywhere in the Lisbon metro, hopefully some sort of breathalyser is required to operate heavy machinery.
I’m sure it’s fine. I am NOT going to look up the HSE data 🐇 🕳️
There are cranes everywhere in the Lisbon metro, hopefully some sort of breathalyser is required to operate heavy machinery.
I’m sure it’s fine. I am NOT going to look up the HSE data 🐇 🕳️
I’m not a anti-AI but . . .
I see a market in the future for “humans only” spaces.
Where we can go to think without AI intrusion and hijacking.
I see a market in the future for “humans only” spaces.
Where we can go to think without AI intrusion and hijacking.
May 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I’m not a anti-AI but . . .
I see a market in the future for “humans only” spaces.
Where we can go to think without AI intrusion and hijacking.
I see a market in the future for “humans only” spaces.
Where we can go to think without AI intrusion and hijacking.
Let’s see how quickly or slowly this correction will trudge around the world.
Will it provoke reflection and outrage on the lack of attention to loss of lives in Congo (where the image actually comes from)? If not why not?
www.reuters.com/world/africa...
Will it provoke reflection and outrage on the lack of attention to loss of lives in Congo (where the image actually comes from)? If not why not?
www.reuters.com/world/africa...
May 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Let’s see how quickly or slowly this correction will trudge around the world.
Will it provoke reflection and outrage on the lack of attention to loss of lives in Congo (where the image actually comes from)? If not why not?
www.reuters.com/world/africa...
Will it provoke reflection and outrage on the lack of attention to loss of lives in Congo (where the image actually comes from)? If not why not?
www.reuters.com/world/africa...
This is how I know we are not in any danger of using tech to solves our most pressing problems.
The gap between what the world needs and what we’re building is significant.
The gap between what the world needs and what we’re building is significant.
May 23, 2025 at 8:22 AM
This is how I know we are not in any danger of using tech to solves our most pressing problems.
The gap between what the world needs and what we’re building is significant.
The gap between what the world needs and what we’re building is significant.
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In a groundbreaking discovery that has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, researchers working in the remote regions of the DR Congo have reportedly encountered what they’re describing as an “electric pangolin” 1/2
Scientists Stunned by Electric Pangolin Found in Congo
In a groundbreaking discovery that has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, researchers working in the remote regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo have reportedly encountered what ...
www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com
May 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
In a groundbreaking discovery that has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, researchers working in the remote regions of the DR Congo have reportedly encountered what they’re describing as an “electric pangolin” 1/2
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“Four years ago, Nvidia had 95% market share in China. Today, it is only 50 %” - Jensen Huang
The CEO of Nvidia has criticized the AI policies of both Biden and Trump for limiting chip exports to China.
He believes this hasn’t slowed China down but has instead spurred local innovators like Huawei.
The CEO of Nvidia has criticized the AI policies of both Biden and Trump for limiting chip exports to China.
He believes this hasn’t slowed China down but has instead spurred local innovators like Huawei.
May 21, 2025 at 9:41 AM
“Four years ago, Nvidia had 95% market share in China. Today, it is only 50 %” - Jensen Huang
The CEO of Nvidia has criticized the AI policies of both Biden and Trump for limiting chip exports to China.
He believes this hasn’t slowed China down but has instead spurred local innovators like Huawei.
The CEO of Nvidia has criticized the AI policies of both Biden and Trump for limiting chip exports to China.
He believes this hasn’t slowed China down but has instead spurred local innovators like Huawei.
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Coal’s share of China’s electricity mix fell to 52% in April, from 57% a year before, according to CREA.
In the first four months of 2025, solar and wind have made up 24% of China's electricity mix, from 19% a year before.
In the first four months of 2025, solar and wind have made up 24% of China's electricity mix, from 19% a year before.
May 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Coal’s share of China’s electricity mix fell to 52% in April, from 57% a year before, according to CREA.
In the first four months of 2025, solar and wind have made up 24% of China's electricity mix, from 19% a year before.
In the first four months of 2025, solar and wind have made up 24% of China's electricity mix, from 19% a year before.
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Where there is a gap, it will be filled. The consequences will come, but for now, this influx of cash is a vital lifeline for the #WHO. We do, however, know that there's no free lunch, and this money comes with more influence for China 🤷🏽♀️
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
China to donate $500 million to WHO, stepping into gap left by U.S.
Beijing will replace the United States as the organization’s top state donor, expanding its influence as the U.S. retreats from international cooperation.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Where there is a gap, it will be filled. The consequences will come, but for now, this influx of cash is a vital lifeline for the #WHO. We do, however, know that there's no free lunch, and this money comes with more influence for China 🤷🏽♀️
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
Ali Velshi’s nuanced and sensitive delivery of a complex story of imperfect progress.
“South Africa today is not apartheid in reverse. It’s the hard, necessary, work of repair, justice, and democracy trying to right what was very wrong for more than 300 years”.
youtu.be/axpHnqZJEwc?...
“South Africa today is not apartheid in reverse. It’s the hard, necessary, work of repair, justice, and democracy trying to right what was very wrong for more than 300 years”.
youtu.be/axpHnqZJEwc?...
Velshi: Stop weaponizing post-apartheid progress abroad for culture wars at home
YouTube video by MSNBC
youtu.be
May 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Ali Velshi’s nuanced and sensitive delivery of a complex story of imperfect progress.
“South Africa today is not apartheid in reverse. It’s the hard, necessary, work of repair, justice, and democracy trying to right what was very wrong for more than 300 years”.
youtu.be/axpHnqZJEwc?...
“South Africa today is not apartheid in reverse. It’s the hard, necessary, work of repair, justice, and democracy trying to right what was very wrong for more than 300 years”.
youtu.be/axpHnqZJEwc?...
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Donor inflows to Uganda have crashed by 84% in two years.
Worrying: Donor inflows have declined by 84% in two years
Bank of Uganda indicates that donor flows have fallen from $905m in June 2023 to $146.4m, which represents a percentage decline of 83.8 percent
www.monitor.co.ug
May 19, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Donor inflows to Uganda have crashed by 84% in two years.
Major opinion survey in Africa "shows that many people place primary responsibility for climate action on their national governments. Although the continent has contributed relatively little to global emissions, it is enduring some of the worst effects of climate change" www.rfi.fr/en/environme...
Africans less likely to blame rich nations for climate crisis, survey shows
A major opinion survey across Africa shows that many people place primary responsibility for climate action on their national governments. Although the continent has contributed relatively little to…
www.rfi.fr
May 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Major opinion survey in Africa "shows that many people place primary responsibility for climate action on their national governments. Although the continent has contributed relatively little to global emissions, it is enduring some of the worst effects of climate change" www.rfi.fr/en/environme...
Sorry humans. We're on our own for a while longer.
"The Machine Takeover" is being delayed -
restofworld.org/2025/china-u...
"The Machine Takeover" is being delayed -
restofworld.org/2025/china-u...
Casualties of the U.S.–China trade war: humanoid robots
AI humanoid robots use advanced chips from the U.S. and parts from China. Trump’s trade war is complicating production.
restofworld.org
May 8, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Sorry humans. We're on our own for a while longer.
"The Machine Takeover" is being delayed -
restofworld.org/2025/china-u...
"The Machine Takeover" is being delayed -
restofworld.org/2025/china-u...
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Across East Africa, creatives, digital nomads and returning diasporas are charting a new trend: ditching capital cities for second-tier urban centres like Mombasa (Kenya), Mwanza (Tanzania), Rubavu (Rwanda), Gulu (Uganda) and Muyinga (Burundi).
The great escape: East Africans redefine urban life after ditching capital cities
For creatives, techies, and returnees, secondary cities are no longer seen as consolation prizes — they are, increasingly, the first choice.
www.theeastafrican.co.ke
May 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Across East Africa, creatives, digital nomads and returning diasporas are charting a new trend: ditching capital cities for second-tier urban centres like Mombasa (Kenya), Mwanza (Tanzania), Rubavu (Rwanda), Gulu (Uganda) and Muyinga (Burundi).
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I write because I enjoy writing but also to amplify issues and stories that may not always get as much traction in the general public because they seem far removed. A colleague told me they read this piece in a global health class she was teaching yesterday. Made my day and writing it worth it 😊.
Uganda stopped a Sudan Ebola virus outbreak in under 3 months.
No chaos. Just fast action, local leadership, and a rapidly implemented vaccine trial.
Maybe the problem isn’t capacity in Africa after all—maybe it’s the story we keep telling about it.
open.substack.com/pub/bktitanj...
No chaos. Just fast action, local leadership, and a rapidly implemented vaccine trial.
Maybe the problem isn’t capacity in Africa after all—maybe it’s the story we keep telling about it.
open.substack.com/pub/bktitanj...
Africa’s Outbreak Response Is the Global Standard Now
From outbreak containment to clinical innovation, African nations are setting new global standards for success
open.substack.com
May 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I write because I enjoy writing but also to amplify issues and stories that may not always get as much traction in the general public because they seem far removed. A colleague told me they read this piece in a global health class she was teaching yesterday. Made my day and writing it worth it 😊.
This gorgeous.
They call it soccer for 'grannies.' It's fierce – and it's fun.
Players are women over 50. The oldest this year is 87. They took the field in South Africa for their "World Cup." New England was crowned the winner, all the players say they feel like champs.
Players are women over 50. The oldest this year is 87. They took the field in South Africa for their "World Cup." New England was crowned the winner, all the players say they feel like champs.
They call it soccer for 'grannies.' It's fierce -- and it's fun
The players are women over 50. The oldest this year is 87. They took the field in South Africa for their "World Cup." One team was crowned the winner but all the players consider themselves champions.
www.npr.org
April 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This gorgeous.
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Bluesky’s new verification process launches today. It mixes the old-school, Twitter-style blue check bestowed by the platform with a more decentralized option for trusted organizations. www.wired.com/story/bluesk...
Bluesky's Blue Check Is Finally Here
Bluesky’s new verification process launches today. It mixes the old-school, Twitter-style blue check bestowed by the platform with a more decentralized option for trusted organizations.
www.wired.com
April 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Bluesky’s new verification process launches today. It mixes the old-school, Twitter-style blue check bestowed by the platform with a more decentralized option for trusted organizations. www.wired.com/story/bluesk...
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We’re introducing a new layer of verification on Bluesky — a user-friendly, easily recognizable blue check.
In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.
In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.
April 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We’re introducing a new layer of verification on Bluesky — a user-friendly, easily recognizable blue check.
In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.
In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.
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The humanitarian situation in Sudan remains dire.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Sudan in ‘world’s largest humanitarian crisis’ after two years of civil war
NGOs and UN say country is ‘worse off than ever before’ with wide-scale displacement, hunger, famine and attacks on refugee camps
www.theguardian.com
April 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The humanitarian situation in Sudan remains dire.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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Nigeria’s daily fuel importation drops by 30 million litres, a 67% reduction. Why? Due to increased local production👍👍👍
JUST IN: Nigeria’s daily fuel importation drops by 30 million litres - Official
The Nigerian government on Tuesday, April 15, said that the nation has witnessed a significant drop in the importation of fuel also known as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). This was disclosed by the Chief...
politicsnigeria.com
April 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Nigeria’s daily fuel importation drops by 30 million litres, a 67% reduction. Why? Due to increased local production👍👍👍