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20 Jan 2025

TikTok resumes service in the US, Trump gets credit

The company says it will work with President Donald Trump to develop a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the US.
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13 Nov 2024

TikTok removes over 360,000 videos in Kenya

The update comes after the Kenyan government accused TikTok of encouraging the spread of misinformation, allowing fraud, and disseminating graphic sexual content.
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19 Oct 2023

Malawian start-up promises to use AI to ease editorial duties

AiDitor App, which is slated to be released in November, aims to improve news text by reviewing and enhancing grammar, clarity, style, legality, and ethics.
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7 Mar 2016

Media reports inaccurate says MTN

Mobile operator issues statement to rectify reports on its financial year results.
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3 Feb 2016

Zambian media regulator to sue broadcaster

The battle for control of the Southern African country's airwaves heads to court.
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6 Jan 2014

Uproar over anti-pornography media bill in Uganda

Local human rights groups are up in arms over the proposed law amid concerns of censorship.
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Fewer startups at South by Southwest Interactive festival

According to reports the festival has now become a place for more marketers and media. 
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12 Jun 2012

East African media houses urged to adopt tech

Traditional media in the region faces criticism of being slow to adapt to ICT.
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17 Apr 2012

Social media slammed over Mugabe illness reports

Official accuses online and social media users of “spreading falsehoods”.
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12 Apr 2012

France Telecom finalises Mobinil buyout

The company wraps up a deal to buy most of its partner`s stake in Egyptian mobile operator Mobinil for 1.5 billion euro.