Almost universally, one of the first measures taken to contain the spread of COVID-19 was…
TECHNOLOGY
Scientists Must Share Research Findings with Participants. Here’s Why
Scientists don’t conduct research just to satisfy their own curiosity. Research is meant to benefit…
Africa’s Health Systems Should Use AI Technology in Their Fight Against COVID-19
COVID-19 and its grave impact worldwide has emphasised just how critical it is for African…
Nigeria Can Equip Every Child with Basic Digital Skills If It Takes Three Simple Steps
There is a saying in Nigeria, “Little by little the bird builds its nest”. In…
How the Nigerian and Kenyan Media Handled Cambridge Analytica
Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta recently signed into law the Data Protection Bill. Passed after several…
‘Digital Colonialism’: Why Some Countries Want to Take Control of Their People’s Data from Big Tech
There is a global standoff going on about who stores your data. At the close…
Analysis Across Africa Shows How Social Media Is Changing Politics
In mid-July Chad lifted its 16-month social media ban. This ended the longest social media…
Facebook’s Libra May Be Quite Attractive in Developing Countries
Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency has taken a lot of criticism from Western government officials and media…
The South African Government’s Thinking on Surveillance Law Is Regressive
A case before the High Court in Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city, is set to…
How Technology Could Help Rural South Africa Turn Sunshine into Income
The way energy is produced and distributed is changing rapidly as the industry moves away…
