international tech company Liquid Technologies and Facebook have on Monday announced a partnership to build an extensive long haul and metro fibre network in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The fibre network is expected to improve internet access for more than 30 million people and help meet growing demand for regional connectivity across Central...
Day: <span>7 July 2021</span>
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Johnson & Johnson and the Covax see Africa meet 60% vaccine target – Report
If Johnson & Johnson and the Covax Covid-19 vaccine-sharing initiative meet their commitments then Africa and Caribbean nations could meet a target of inoculating about 800 million people, the head of the African Union’s vaccine-acquisition drive said. Caricom, a grouping of 15 Caribbean nations, has been given access to the Africa Vaccine Acquisition Task Team,...
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Sun International Appointed Sam Sithole as Chairman
Gaming and hospitality group Sun International has appointed Sam Sithole as its new non-executive chairman. Commenting on the appointment, Sun International CEO Anthony Leeming said: “Sam Sithole’s history with the company has given him valuable knowledge and insight, and his more than 20 years of experience in finance and investment will serve us well. The...
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French court Ask Twitter to Provide details on Efforts to Deal with Hate Speech
A French court has ordered Twitter to provide clear details on what it is doing to tackle hate speech, according to a court judgment obtained by Reuters, after several French lobby groups had asked Twitter to clamp down more on hateful content. The court ruling, which was presided over by magistrate Fabrice Vert, said Twitter...
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The New Legislation on (PoPIA) will Hurt Advertising and Communications – Expert Analysis
The day has come when we must comply or face the consequences. The additions to the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021 and aim to protect companies against data breach and the misuse of personal information. We, as the media and communications industry, are one of the industries...