Shelley Marshall, RMIT University Reading the details of tech giant Meta’s landmark US$18 billion (A$25 billion) settlement with US state attorneys-general brought an intense sense of déjà vu.
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Huawei Unveils Next-Gen Flagship Products in Munich
Huawei kicked off its “Chase the Wild” global innovative product launch event today at SHOWPALAST Munich, Germany.
Korea, Africa Chart New Course on AI and Digital Infrastructure at 20th Anniversary of KOAFEC
Abidjan, Ivory Coast// — Two decades after its founding, the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) partnership has opened a new chapter in Seoul next week, with artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure at the heart of discussions on Africa’s economic transformation.
State of Palestine Signs Digital Cooperation Organization Charter on the Sidelines of LEAP 2026
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia// — The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) announced that the State of Palestine has signed the DCO Charter to become a Signatory Member of the Organization, strengthening cooperation to advance an inclusive, resilient and sustainable digital economy and expand opportunities for people, businesses and communities to benefit from digital transformation.
Research: 82% of Small and Mid-sized Businesses in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa Encountered Cybersecurity Incidents
Lagos, Nigeria, August 31, 2026/ — Within GITEX Nigeria, taking place from 31 August to 3 September in Lagos, Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za), a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, warns that cyber attackers are currently deploying the same methods against small businesses as they do against large enterprises.
Meta Settles Landmark US Lawsuit For Nearly $18bn and Agrees to Change Facebook and Instagram
Rob Nicholls, University of Sydney Tech giant Meta will pay up to roughly US$18 billion, plus make major design changes to Facebook and Instagram, as part of a settlement it has agreed to in its most recent lawsuit.
Eight Countries to Join the Digital Cooperation Organization in Landmark Expansion
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia// – The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the world’s first standalone international organization dedicated to accelerating the inclusive and sustainable growth of the digital economy, today announced that the DCO Council has approved the candidature of eight new countries to join the organization as Member States, which would potentially expand DCO membership […]
How Edge Intelligence and AI Mobility Are Reshaping Africa’s Next Digital Economy
For years, artificial intelligence has largely been associated with hyperscale data centres and cloud computing environments. But the next phase of AI innovation is moving much closer to where decisions need to happen at the edge of the network.
Ghana Rejects GH¢20 Million Support From MTN for Xenophobic Victims in South Africa
Accra, Ghana//-Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs today revealed the country has rejected a whopping GH¢20 million donation from MTN Ghana meant to support Ghanaian victims of the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
Omdia: Satellite IoT Connections to Reach 197.6 Million by 2035
London, UK//- New research from Omdia finds that satellite Internet of Things (IoT) is entering a period of rapid expansion, with connections projected to grow from 7.7 million in 2023 to 197.7 million by 2035, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31%.