Nigeria: Federal Govt to Launch U.S.$617 Million Investment in Digital, Creative Enterprises
[Leadership] Determined to deliver on the promise to create millions of jobs in the technology space, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has proposed November 2023 to launch the $617.7 million Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (i…
Africa: Using the Creatives to Boost Intra-African Trade
[Africa Renewal] Youth on the move to tap AfCFTA trade opportunities across the continent
Africa: Sky-High Success – Artistes Soaring With Private Jets
[New Times] A new trend has emerged among the elite of the African music industry – owning, or renting, private jets. While the concept of African artistes acquiring such luxurious assets would have been perceived as a distant dream a few years ago, to…
Kenya: Tiktok to Open Kenya Office
[New Times] TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew says an office will be set up in Kenya to help coordinate the app’s operations in the continent, The Standard Kenya reports.
Kenya: Tiktok CEO Commits to Work With Authorities in Moderating Content
[Capital FM] Nairobi — TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has committed to play part in a joint working team with Kenyan authorities to moderate content on its platform.
South Africa: Govt Plans Major Expansion of Electricity Grid – South African News Briefs – August 24, 2023
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Kenya: If You Don’t Like Tiktok, Deny Your Kids Access to a Smartphone or Computer – Khalwale
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale says he is opposed to a motion seeking tiktok ban in the country that has been tabled in the National Assembly.
Kenya: Tiktok Faces Possible Ban in Kenya
[New Times] A petition seeking to ban TikTok in Kenya has been tabled in Kenyan Parliament, Capital FM Kenya reports.
South Africa: Philippi Library Closes After Robbery and Vandalism
[GroundUp] “Why vandalise a library that your sister, brother and child needs?” asks ward councillor
Zimbabwe: Arts and Crafts Sector Exports Decline By U.S.$5,1 Million
[New Zimbabwe] THE local arts and crafts sector has suffered a US$5,1 million decline amid calls to sustain the witnessed brief recoveries for sustained growth, trade promotion agency ZimTrade has revealed.