Technology

The Solar Revolution in Kitwe, Zambia

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In our latest blog post, we delve into the astounding power of the sun and its potential to transform our energy landscape. Every hour, the Earth is bathed in 173,000 terawatt-hours of solar energy, which astonishingly matches the amount of energy humans consume globally in an entire year. This revelation not only highlights the immense power of solar energy but also underscores the vast potential it holds for future energy solutions.
Join us as we explore how Kitwe’s leveraging this abundant resource is leading to a revolution in how we power our city, homes, and lives. From reducing our carbon footprint to enhancing energy security, the benefits of solar power is propelling us towards a more sustainable and resilient future. Discover the possibilities in “Sunshine Power” and imagine a world where clean energy is not just a dream but a daily reality.

ChatGPT: The A.I. Genie That Grants Unlimited Wishes

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As AI technology continues to advance and transform various industries, it is important to ensure that the development and deployment of these systems is inclusive and considers the needs and perspectives of underrepresented populations. By gathering data about the thoughts, beliefs, practices, and aspirations of underrepresented groups, AI developers can create products and services that are more tailored to the needs of these communities and that better serve their needs. A market strategy that focuses on the developing world can also make commercial sense for businesses, as it allows them to tap into growing markets and diversify their customer base. It is crucial for AI developers to recognize the value of including underrepresented populations in the development process in order to create more balanced and effective AI systems.

Ngosa’s Twitter Shame

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Letters From a Retired Miner Greetings to all my friends who read this. This week I was very happy when my grandson, Alex Bwembya Mwenda , came to visit me from Kitwe. We sat down and I asked him: “Tell me, how are you?” “I am well, granddad” he replied, “Mum and dad are well.…

Richard’s 10 Mobile Phone Tips

There are ten things that I would like to talk about the mobile phone. I have not arranged them in order of importance. I have arranged them in the order the thoughts crossed my mind. PAGING This is a habit that is common in Zambia. Some people do not make calls. They top up their…

Kitwe’s Professional Photographers

 At daybreak, people can be seen criss-crossing the busy Kitwe city centre business district. Some are rushing to work, while others are rushing to take vantage points for street vending. Another group of people can be seen wandering about the memorial square, popularly known as Kaunda Square. They are the Kitwe commercial photographers. Kitwe Online…

What Google Knows About You

In future, everybody will be actively involved in day to day decisions made in their name on a civic or political level. Technology will make this on-the-pulse participation possible. Google lives in the future and so is experiencing this level of participation from its users in the here and now. You may be aware that…

The Linux to Bemba Translation Project

Can you say to your mobile phone in Bemba, "Ita ba yama" (Call uncle) and your phone responds,  "Ê mukwai, ndeita ba yama" (Yes sir/mam. Calling uncle)?  Is it possible to command your computer in Bemba? The answer is "Yes" according to Anthony Musaluke. He has been quietly working at translating Linux into Bemba for several years.…

Ted Talks – November, 2009

“We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world. So we’re building here a clearinghouse that offers free knowledge and inspiration from the world’s most inspired thinkers, and also a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each othe

Discover News Archives About Kitwe!

Google has scanned thousands of news papers from the archives. Using Optical Character Recognition software, it is able to read the text, thus making the content searchable in Google News.