The events unfolding in Senekal speak to the imperative for a radical practice of non-violence to become embedded in the national consciousness. The rage we see manifesting in Senekal is rooted in South Africa’s history and in its woundedness, and we have to contemplate the harsh reality that there will be more pain and more...
Day: <span>20 October 2020</span>
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Pakistan lifts ban on TikTok after the Platform was Blocked for 11 Days
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority said on Monday it has lifted the ban on TikTok, 11 days after the South Asian nation’s telecom authority blocked the popular short video app in the country over problematic videos on the platform. The authority, however, warned that TikTok needs to actively moderate content on its app or else it will be permanently blocked in...
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Your Wallet in 2030 Will Be Full of Free Money writes Yoni Assia
Ten years ago, humanity wrestled with a generational crisis named COVID-19. In the wake of the pandemic and its cataclysmic fallout, seismic changes occurred and a wellspring of ideas burst forth. The weaknesses of our society laid bare, people were freed to think differently about the social contract. Conversations around the function of money and...
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South Africans Can Now Access Legal Help for Free Digitally
LUMA and Praekelt.com have co-created a chatbot that makes legal help available and accessible to all South Africans. LUMA walks the justice journey with its users, who can now access legal information and advice at any time of the day or night. From the comfort of their own palms, South Africans can learn about the law and...
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Black Owned and Operated Digital Bank hopes to Support Black-owned businesses
A new majority Black and Latinx-owned and operated digital bank hopes to make supporting Black-owned banks and businesses a little easier for consumers. Greenwood was created by Bounce TV founder Ryan Glover and his close friend, rapper-activist Michael “Killer Mike” Render. The leadership team at Greenwood, which includes former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, unveiled their new platform on Thursday after...
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‘Underrepresentation and Misrepresentation Have No Place in Advertising Today’
‘Insights from the Geena Davis Institute’s CEO’ Advertising has the power to move culture forward, but continued underrepresentation and misrepresentation in ads is holding back more than just brands. In a Facebook-commissioned study, for example, only 41% of U.S. survey participants said they feel represented in the ads they see. To learn more about the...
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Financial Advice for Couples: How to Talk About Money With Your Partner
If you’re in a relationship long enough, there’s a simple law of nature: arguments over seemingly insignificant things will arise, and probably more often than you’d like. But sometimes it’s not just a gripe over unwashed dishes or one partner being a little too eager over the original Netflix series you promised you’d watch together....