Spacecoin aims to end internet blackouts through subversion and governmental attacks

Spacecoin aims to end internet blackouts through subversion and governmental attacks

In the current global landscape of 2026, internet shutdowns have evolved into a standard tool for state-led subversion. Governments in Iran and Uganda have already enforced severe blackouts this year to stifle dissent, Iran to mask a crackdown on inflation-related protests and Uganda to control the narrative during a general election. As centralized infrastructure remains…

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AI won’t take jobs, but skills gaps will

AI won’t take jobs, but skills gaps will

Zethu Lubisi, ICT manager for planning and governance at the University of the Witwatersrand. A lack of data literacy, not artificial intelligence (AI), poses the biggest threat to today’s workforce, according to Zethu Lubisi, ICT manager for planning and governance at the University of the Witwatersrand. Speaking yesterday at the ITWeb Data Insights Summit at…

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Africa: “Women Leaders Reshaping African Governance”- Namibia Convenes High-Level Dialogue in Addis

Africa: “Women Leaders Reshaping African Governance”- Namibia Convenes High-Level Dialogue in Addis

Addis Ababa — On the margins of the African Union Summit, Namibia, through its Mission in Addis Ababa, co-convened a high-level Presidential Fireside Conversation under the theme “Beyond Barriers: Women Leaders Reshaping African Governance.” The dialogue on February 13th brought together continental institutions, global partners, and Africa’s current and former female Heads of State to…

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Start-up king joins Paratus Rwanda

Start-up king joins Paratus Rwanda

Innocent Mutimura, newly appointed country manager of Paratus Rwanda Pan-African telecommunications operator Paratus Group opened its doors in Rwanda recently and is now pleased to announce the appointment of Innocent Mutimura as its country manager. Mutimura comes to the position with a wealth of relevant experience gained across the East African region, having held senior…

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Sony launches the WF-1000XM6 in South Africa

Sony launches the WF-1000XM6 in South Africa

Sony has officially launched the latest generation of its flagship audio lineup in South Africa, introducing the WF-1000XM6 truly wireless earbuds alongside a stylish Sand Pink edition of the WH-1000XM6 over-ear headphones. Available locally from 3 April 2026, these releases solidify the 1000X series’ position as the premium benchmark for portable noise cancellation and high-resolution…

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