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In brief Tether is working alongside the Government and Central Bank of Georgia to launch GELT, an official stablecoin pegged to the Georgian Lari. The initiative advances Georgia’s ambition to become a premier crypto hub, utilizing a purpose-built regulatory framework that dovetails with U.S. rules. Designed to lower transaction fees and accelerate cross-border trade, the asset isn’t being billed by Tether as a central bank digital currency. Tether said on Monday that it plans to issue a stablecoin in Georgia with support from the country’s government, underscoring the nation’s aggressive push to establish itself as a crypto hub that’s uniquely…

As artificial intelligence (AI) investment accelerates globally, Africa is increasingly being viewed as the industry’s next major growth frontier. But according to Steven Santini, Vice President for Secure Power, SSA at Schneider Electric, the continent’s AI ambitions will ultimately depend on its ability to solve one critical challenge: infrastructure readiness. Speaking at this year’s IDC CIO Summit 2026,  a premier gathering for technology decision makers, held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, Santini said global AI players are already looking toward Africa as a strategic investment destination. “The question becomes: is Africa ready? Global AI players increasingly view Africa…

TL;DR A number of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream knock-offs are popping up in the Google Play Store. The clones appear to be using identical key art and very similar title names. The apps have reached a combined total of over 150,000 downloads. When a game gets a lot of attention, it’s not uncommon to see imitators try to capitalize on the success. That’s currently what’s happening to Nintendo’s Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on the Google Play Store. However, most knock-offs aren’t often this blatant about it. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Tomodachi Life: Living…

South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa © Nic Bothma/Pool via Reuters Published on May 12, 2026 at 06:51 am (GMT +1) President Cyril Ramaphosa has maintained his innocence after South Africa’s Constitutional Court revived impeachment proceedings linked to findings that he may have a case to answer over the alleged concealment of a 2020 robbery at his Phala Phala game farm. “While there have been calls in some circles that I should resign, nothing in the constitutional court judgment compels me to resign [from] my office,” he said during a late night televised address on 11 May, after a day of…

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Former Sierra Leone Ambassador Sidique Wai to Lead Strategic Initiative Connecting African Governments, Diaspora Leaders, and U.S. Institutions at Critical Inflection Point for U.S.-Africa Relations Gotham Government Relations, a leading New York-based government affairs and strategic advocacy firm, today announced the launch of the Gotham Africa Practice, a comprehensive platform designed to serve African governments, diaspora communities, and institutional stakeholders seeking effective engagement with Washington, New York, and U.S. policy institutions. The Gotham Africa Practice is the first Africa focused initiative by any major lobbying and government relations firm…

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Make CryptoSlate preferred on Ethereum’s market sentiment has deteriorated significantly as the blockchain network’s native ETH token moves through a medium-term bear phase.Data from blockchain analytics platform Santiment shows that while ETH-related discussions increased in frequency throughout May, the tone of that commentary has shifted toward frustration, disappointment, and concern about deeper downside potential.Ethereum Market Sentiment (Source: Santiment)Analysts at the firm noted that this shift in sentiment reflects a combination of market pressures building simultaneously, including weak spot price action, persistent exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows, high-profile departures from the Ethereum Foundation, public criticism from longtime ecosystem supporters, and stronger price…

Android 17, codenamed Cinnamon Bun, has reached platform stability. Google Pixel devices are getting it first, with a stable release expected this summer. Samsung’s One UI 9 beta is already live for the Galaxy S26 series, and Motorola, OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo, and Honor are all running early Android 17 builds on at least one flagship device. Only Google, Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus, OPPO, Xiaomi, and Honor have officially confirmed devices so far. This article breaks down what each brand has confirmed, what is expected, and which phones will not get the update. What is Android 17, and when is it…

A self-taught tech enthusiast who goes by the name “Louis” claims he found a vulnerability in the Trump Mobile website that let him extract customer data using simple HTTP POST requests. He says the flaw exposed information for more than 27,000 customers who had placed orders. The issue appears to have been fixed, although Trump Mobile has not publicly confirmed the vulnerability or responded to media inquiries. The Register reported on the claim. Louis described himself as “just a nerd between jobs with too much time on my hands” and declined to be called a security researcher. What Data Was…

Hotels across the world are investing billions in digital infrastructure, and African operators are leading the way. African hotel chains lead global artificial intelligence (AI) adoption at 57% integration, far surpassing the 35% worldwide average (Source: Hotel.Report). Tech experimentation is over. Forward-thinking operators are now prioritizing procurement that delivers immediate return on investment. That shift is showing up in how hotels are buying. Smart energy management systems can significantly reduce energy consumption and HVAC waste – especially important given energy accounts for around 25% of operational costs (Source: Hospitality Asset Management Company South African Hoteliers Report). Advanced property management systems…