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xAI gears up for major raise as Colossus 2 plans unfold
Elon Musk plans to raise huge money for xAI after expanding its Colossus supercomputer to 200,000 NVIDIA GPUs. He told current investors they would put a proper value on the company, hinting at a new funding round. Reports suggest xAI might raise about $25 billion, valuing the company between $150-200 billion. xAI recently bought the X platform in an all-stock deal that valued xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion, with $12 billion in debt. Musk paid $44 billion for X back in 2022 and has fixed its money problems since then. The platform generated $1.2 billion in adjusted EBITDA during 2024. The company already makes around $1 billion in revenue yearly, surprising many investors who expected little income this year. xAI has started...
ZITF 2025 gets rolling with 600 exhibitors
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair kicks off today with its 65th edition, already showing signs of major success. ZITF Company board chairman Busisa Moyo confirmed exhibitions have started despite the holiday, as many exhibitors add final touches to their stands. More than 600 exhibitors have arrived, most focusing on this year's theme, "Industrialisation: Crafting an Integrated Economic Landscape." This theme spotlights economic growth, innovation, and strategic trade partnerships that create an integrated economy. It also highlights how industry leaders and entrepreneurs drive industrialisation and advance global economic development. The fair serves as a meeting ground for local and international delegates across various sectors...
Free rides for Bishkek locals in 30 million park
A new $30 million amusement park will appear in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, surprising even local council members. The project comes from Moscow-based nonprofit Eurasia just days after tensions arose over a Kyrgyz bathhouse raid in Russia. Social media buzzed about free rides for residents at this massive park spanning 10 hectares at the intersection of Zhaiyl Baatyr and Ala-Archa streets. The timing raised eyebrows as Kyrgyz banks recently stopped processing yuan transfers for Russian clients due to fears of American sanctions. Bishkek Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov explained the deal: Eurasia will build the park, give it to the city, and maintain it free for 25 years at $200,000 monthly. All attractions will be municipal, with free admission...
Sad day as Yasin Teach Osman passes at 75
Football fans mourn Yasin Teach Osman, who died Monday at 75 years old in Blantyre. The football legend passed away at Blantyre Adventist Hospital after battling a short illness. Tributes poured in from across Malawi when Wanderers announced his death. He served twice as Football Association of Malawi General Secretary between 1996-1999 and 2005-2007. His career included coaching several clubs such as Michiru Blue Cross, Wanderers, Moneymen, and Escom. Osman made history as the first Malawian footballer bought for £100 in 1970 when he left Wanderers for Bata Bullets. This transfer sparked the famous rivalry between these two teams that continues today. During his playing career, he represented both major Blantyre clubs. Osman helped...
Watch Bethesda finally reveal Oblivion remaster
Bethesda will show off its new Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster tomorrow. Fans can watch the reveal on April 22 at 8 AM Pacific Time through YouTube or Twitch. The company shared a teaser image featuring a battle-worn eye with the number IV nearby. This announcement confirms many recent leaks about the project. Game enthusiasts found hidden website links last week, along with comparison images showing impressive visual upgrades. The remaster uses Unreal Engine 5 to create better textures, lighting, and effects throughout the game world. Combat might feel different with changes inspired by Dark Souls games. The stealth system, archery mechanics, and stamina management could see improvements to match current gaming standards. Some...
Check out the FA EX9 mini PC with Ryzen AI MAX 395
Chinese maker FEVM just launched the FA-EX9 mini PC with AMD's Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 chip. This small box fits powerful hardware into just 2 liters of space. It comes with 16 CPU cores, 40 graphics units, and a neural engine that handles 50 TOPS. The system runs at 120 watts, matching laptops with Ryzen 9 and RTX 4070 parts. It packs 128 GB of memory, with up to 96 GB usable for video tasks. You can add two SSDs for up to 16 TB total storage. The mini PC connects to four 8K screens through its HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB4 ports. It also works with external GPUs through OCuLink. The design seems to take cues from NVIDIA's DGX Spark system. The NVIDIA option brings a 20-core CPU and Blackwell GPU to a tiny 1.24-liter case. The DGX costs...
Enock Kizito quits all Uganda Law Society roles
Enock Kizito stepped down from his roles at the Uganda Law Society. He served as Head of Protocol, Clerk to Council, PA to the CEO, and Chief Scheduler to President Ssemakadde. This marks another setback for the organization after a failed coup against its leadership. Ssemakadde and Vice President Asiimwe survived that attempt and removed the coup leaders from their positions. Kizito left because of ongoing security threats and a lack of protection from the Bar. He faced intimidation from state agencies like CMI and Parliament CID and threats from current and former ULS Council members. When he asked ULS leaders for help, they offered no support or protection. On February 7, 2025, he delivered documents to Parliament about a judge...
Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remake Drops Tomorrow
Bethesda finally talked about The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake after people saw screenshots online. The company will show everything about the game tomorrow, April 22, 2025. Fans can watch at 8 am PT, 11 am ET, or 4 pm BT. The reveal will appear on Bethesda's YouTube and Twitch channels. A message on their YouTube says "All will be revealed," which might tell us about new features and when we can play. The game might come out right after tomorrow's reveal. Earlier rumors claimed Oblivion Remake would release today, April 21. Those reports mixed up the announcement date with the actual release day. Players will probably enjoy the remake on Xbox and PC very soon. We still have questions about PlayStation 5 access. Xbox gamers might...
African Catholics Mourn Pope Francis
African Catholics are sad about Pope Francis's death. They thought he really cared about their continent. Africa has nearly one-fifth of all Catholics, with 272 million church members. Many leaders praised him for speaking up for people with less power. Nigeria's president called him a helper of poor people. More Africans join the Catholic faith every year. Seven million people converted last year alone. A woman from Ghana said this Pope made everyone feel welcome in the church. Another person mentioned his love for people without much money. Catholics in Kenya remember him as someone who wanted equal treatment for all. Pope Francis visited Africa five times during his life and traveled to ten different countries across the continent...
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