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U.S., 20 July 2026 – Meta has revealed that the 2026 World Cup, which concluded on Sunday, became one of the biggest moments in the company’s history, recording billions of interactions across WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Threads as fans worldwide followed the tournament. The company said on Monday that its social media platforms, including WhatsApp,…

In April 2025, the European Commission (“EU”) issued its first ever fines under the Digital Markets Act (“DMA”) against Apple for violating app store obligations and €200 million against Meta over its ‘pay or consent’ advertising model, which required European users to either accept personalised advertising or pay for ad-free access to Facebook and Instagram.…

South African law enforcement agencies have stepped up immigration enforcement operations across the country, resulting in the arrest of 8,896 foreign nationals over the past 14 days for allegedly violating the Immigration Act. The South African Police Service (SAPS), working alongside the Department of Home Affairs, the Border Management Authority (BMA) and other government departments,…

Kate Woska, VP, Africa/Middle East & Impact Partnerships at Andela, says Africa needs to upskill its artificial intelligence (AI) talent to enable technology ventures, telecom operators and IT firms to fully utilise the opportunities presented by the rapidly evolving technology.