Internet shutdowns are increasing dramatically across the Africa continent – a new book explains why.
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The Competition Commission has approved a deal that will see Open Access Data Centres expand its local footprint.
Netflix has taken a small but significant step with the launch of its first-ever daily highlights show for the Afcon football.
Naspers and Prosus chairman Koos Bekker has sold shares in both companies worth about R2.5-billion over three trading days.
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Google has committed R688-million to support South Africa’s under-pressure media industry.
The ZAR Supercoin stablecoin is “purpose-built” for South Africa and is backed by the same company that owns Betway.
The new digital visa platform aims to position South Africa as a top global film production destination.
A dispute between WhatsApp and the Information Regulator of South Africa has been settled out of court.
Vodacom Group has announced what it has described as a “pivotal” agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Amazon has partnered with Vanu to deploy cellular towers in rural parts of Southern Africa using Kuiper satellites.
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Samsung Electronics plans to develop a hub for users to share health data directly with doctors in between visits.
Taiwan has added China’s Huawei and SMIC to an export control list that also includes the Taliban and al-Qaeda.
Even though Huawei Technologies’ AI chips are currently lagging US technology, they’re on the cusp of a tipping point.
Yahoo is rolling out new artificial intelligence features for its e-mail platform in an effort to better engage younger users.
Deepening tensions between China and the US could lead to the bifurcation of internet standards and technologies.
There is no link between mobile phone use and an increased risk of brain cancer, according to a new WHO-commissioned review.


































