“Until the lions learn how to write, every story will glorify the hunter.” For most of its modern history, Africa’s stories have been twisted by colonial-era and Western-oriented narratives. Social media-based platform African Stream officially launched across Africa today in an effort to challenge existing negative stereotypes and give a voice to Africans through cutting-edge,...
Day: <span>23 January 2023</span>
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Alphabet, Google’s parent company to 12 000 jobs almost 6% of the workforce
Google’s parent company, Alphabet becomes the latest tech company to cut jobs. Almost 6% of the workforce worldwide will lose their jobs, 12 000 jobs down into the toilet despite the amount of money they make through online advertising. “We’ve undertaken a rigorous review across product areas and functions to ensure that our people and...
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US Universities are banning TikTok from their campuses for posing threats to students
Some United States universities are banning TikTok at their respective campuses. You might be asking why such a move, the universities are concerned that social media platforms are dangerous to youth’s mental health. Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the state agencies to ban the App from government devices. “The university is taking these important steps...
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OPINION | Ongoing uncertainty and increasingly complex business can be solved with technology writes Lillian Barnard
Organisations across all industries have had to adapt to economic and societal volatility and rapidly evolving market dynamics to meet customer needs and ensure business success. In a South African and global economy characterised by rising inflation, shrinking budgets and supply chain disruption, business leaders are focused on finding ways to respond to specific business...