Nepal protests over repealed social media ban rage, sparking prime minister’s sudden resignation

Nepal protests over repealed social media ban rage, sparking prime minister’s sudden resignation

Kathmandu — Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced his resignation on Tuesday as the country was rocked by a second day of violent unrest that began as protests against a since-repealed ban on many major social media platforms. Clashes between young demonstrators and police on Monday turned violent, with police killing 19 people. Protesters in Nepal’s…

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SARS comes after social media influencers

SARS comes after social media influencers

SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is calling on social media influencers to declare their earnings, warning that income received in cash, products or services is taxable under the Income Tax Act (ITA). This comes as the country sees a surge in influencers, driven by expanding digital connectivity and the rise…

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Is social commerce the next big thing for retail in Africa?

Is social commerce the next big thing for retail in Africa?

Natalie Kolbe, general partner at Norrsken22 Interview with Natalie KolbeGENERAL PARTNER, NORRSKEN22 Lives in: South Africa Natalie Kolbe, general partner at Africa-focused venture capital firm Norrsken22, believes social commerce could transform how Africans shop. In this interview, she explains why. For readers who might not be familiar, what exactly is social commerce? Social commerce, a…

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Africa: The Psychology Behind Social Media Likes

Africa: The Psychology Behind Social Media Likes

Social Media Likes in the realm of digital connection have evolved beyond a mere statistic. In an online environment, they validate ideas, content, and even one’s self-worth and act as social signals. A high like count for many people stands for popularity, acceptance, or achievement. Behind this basic click, though, is a sophisticated psychological mechanism…

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Africa: The Psychology Behind Social Media Likes

Africa: Vaccine Hesitancy – How Social and Technological Issues Converged to Spawn Mistrust

The rise in vaccine-preventable diseases around the world is threatening decades of progress in public health and putting millions of people at risk. The decline in vaccination coverage in the United States illustrates the global problem. Rates of most routine vaccinations recommended for children by age 24 months by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices,…

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Africa: The Psychology Behind Social Media Likes

Africa: Pan-African Women’s Day 2025 – Advancing Social and Economic Justice for African Women Through Reparations

July 31st every year marks Pan-African Women’s Day (PAWD). The annual celebration serves as a powerful moment to honor the unwavering spirit, resilience, and revolutionary contributions of African women in the ongoing struggle for liberation, justice, and self-determination. It also commemorates the founding of Pan-African Women’s Organization (PAWO), the vanguard of women’s emancipation on the…

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