Communication has come a long way, transitioning through different generations and evolving with the times. It has always been in flux, adapting to the needs of its era and the peculiarities of the people involved. With mobile phones, we first spoke. Then we wrote. Then we texted. Now, we’re texting with visual shorthands, which has […]
The evolution of gaming in Africa has been quite the journey. From the early days of shared consoles at makeshift gaming houses and cyber cafes where PlayStation games like FIFA, Mortal Kombat, and Winning Eleven were fixtures, the inkling of how games would unfold as a pivotal part of the country’s entertainment was there, even […]
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In Africa’s unfolding technology revolution, some voices often and inevitably ring louder than others, mostly due to cultural dynamics that have made access to funding and other resources relatively easier. But pay closer attention, and you’ll notice the steady motion of women building, innovating, and providing tech-enabled solutions to the continent’s needs as much as […]
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In its 20th anniversary year, YouTube has confirmed crossing the 125 million premium subscribers milestone on YouTube Music and YouTube Premium tiers. This marks an increase of about 25 million subscribers in the past year, following the announcement of reaching 100 million subscribers in February 2024. According to the blog post announcing the milestone, […]
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In Africa, the laws and frameworks around child sexual exploitation have been largely weak and ineffectual, aggravating the predation continent-wide. According to a study by the African Child Forum in 2019, tourism, marriage, and cybersex were the growing frontiers of child sexual exploitation in Africa. Uncovering the true scale of digital sexual exploitation of […]
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2025 is shaping up to be a grand year for open-world gaming, with highly anticipated titles and blockbuster franchises fueling excitement at every turn. While the gaming community remains on edge for more official information on the release of GTA VI, another colossal release has already marked its territory: Dune: Awakening, set to launch on […]
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Since the first launch of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) in 1997, the open-world video game franchise has grown into one of the best-selling games in history. The last instalment, GTA V, initially launched in 2013, reached an unprecedented milestone in the gaming industry, setting seven Guinness World Records and generating more revenue than blockbuster films […]
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The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has announced a $97.4 billion takeover bid for OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence research company behind the ChatGPT models. Musk’s unsolicited offer was disclosed by his lawyer, Marc Toberoff, who confirmed the report to The Wall Street Journal on Monday, stating Musk’s intent to restore OpenAI’s original mission. […]
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This Sunday night, the world will be turning its attention to the anticipated 2025 Super Bowl clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Like most Super Bowls before this, this year’s edition is poised to unpack a great deal of sports and entertainment, further reinforcing […]
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Two years after Chinese technologist and AI researcher Lieng Wen Feng founded DeepSeek as an AI research company — with backing from High-Flyer Capital Management a hedge fund he co-owns — DeepSeek has grown to be the most discussed tech force this week. DeepSeek first entered the AI scene in November 2023 with a […]
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Today, January 28, is Data Protection Day globally. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness and fostering much-needed discussions on promoting privacy best practices and safeguarding personal information in this digital age. This year, the theme revolves around “taking control of your data” in an era where data breaches, theft, and misuse are increasingly frequent, […]
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The use of social media has been banned within the borders of the world’s youngest nation, South Sudan, for a maximum period of 90 days which started on January 22, 2025. The South Sudan National Communication Authority (NCA) announced the directive hours before midnight when the ban was enforced by the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) […]
