Elon Musk’s tenure as CEO at Twitter (brand value down 32% to USD3.9 billion) sees the brand drop 8 positions in the Brand Finance Media 50 ranking this year.
Category: Internet
Senegal’s Internet Shutdowns Are Another Sign of a Democracy in Peril
Protestors gather in Madrid to demand justice and democracy in Senegal. Photo by Marcos del Mazo/LightRocket via Getty Images Jeff Conroy-Krutz, Michigan State University Senegal’s government began blocking several digital platforms – including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram and YouTube – in certain areas on 1 June. Days later, it extended the disruptions to all mobile […]
India, Nigeria, Turkey Threatened Twitter Shutdown
India, Nigeria and Turkey had threatened to shut Twitter down unless it complied with orders to restrict accounts, co-founder Jack Dorsey has alleged.
Seidu Agongo Writes: Is Social Media Your Enabler Or Destroyer?
On May 15, 2023, when a boisterous crowd of Nigerians on and off social media were urging their own Hilda Baci on to set a new record as the longest non-stop cook in the world, Ghanaians were realising that one of their social media influencers, Mona Faiz Montrage, has been charged in the United States […]
How Technology Plays a Part in Diagnosing Mental Health Conditions
To some degree, every mental illness is considered invisible, as our thoughts and emotions cannot necessarily be seen by others.
Superapp Ayoba Surpasses 25m Monthly Active Users
Cape Town, South Africa-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Africa’s super app ayoba today announced the achievement of a significant milestone – surpassing the 25 million monthly active users’ mark as we celebrate our fourth anniversary.
Cyber: Dealing with a Data Breach
Data breaches are one of the most significant cyber threats organizations face, but when they occur, many businesses do not respond in a manner that reassures their clients or the regulators. What can companies do to ensure their response is robust in the crucial aftermath of an incident? Following a cyber breach, there is a […]
MTN Ghana Changes Its Rural Telephony Strategy to Connect More Communities
Accra, Ghana//-MTN Ghana says it has changed its rural telephony strategy slightly to connect more communities across the country with the best solution through modernised network infrastructure.
Internet Society Foundation Announces Skills Dev’t Grants to Support Digital Transformation in Senegal
Washington D.C., United States of America// — The Internet Society Foundation has launched a new round of its grant program that expands economic growth and increases educational opportunities by supporting individuals and communities to use the Internet more knowledgeably and skilfully.
South Africa’s New National Partners with JBA Risk Management for Global Flood Data
Specialist insurer New National Assurance has signed an annual deal with JBA Risk Management for the use of its flood data for South Africa.