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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…
Sudanese Women Are Using Social Media to Trade – and Break Gender Barriers
The role of women in the recent protests in Sudan has attracted a great deal…
Reporting on China in Africa Is Too Binary. What Needs to Be Done to Fix It
China’s involvement in many parts of Africa is expanding. Several milestones have been reached in…
App Enables Smallholder Farmers to Be Community Influencers and Citizen Scientists
When a drought-bringing El Niño hits, farmers are the first to take the brunt of…
How South Africa Can Grow Its Gaming Industry
In 2018, the global gaming industry consisted of 2.3 billion consumers, who spent nearly US$…
From Medicine to Nanotechnology: How Gold Quietly Shapes Our World
The periodic table of chemical elements turns 150 this year. The anniversary is a chance…
