Fashion and lifestyle storyteller Ziyanda Nkunjana’s nomination marks a powerful moment for authentic African and village-centered storytelling

He embodies the raw, unfiltered, chaotic rhythm of youth, a generation unwilling to be scripted by the old guard, impatient with hierarchy, hungry for immediacy and determined to seize the stage without waiting their turn

With an all-star cast, the seven-part Netflix series unpacks fame, fraud and female empowerment in the modern African cityscape

The way brands talk to people online has shifted. Long ads feel outdated, banners get ignored, but quick clips catch the eye. TikTok and Instagram Reels dominate because they match how people scroll — fast, distracted, always looking for the next spark. For marketers, the challenge is simple and brutal: grab attention in seconds, or […]

China has evolved from a producer of cheap goods to a global tech innovator, challenging Western dominance and reshaping the world through its rising clout

Young people consume large amounts of news, but journalists are struggling to connect with them on the platforms and through the formats they prefer

With social media platforms becoming commercial spaces, social and political influencers, fake news pages or attention seeking pages use rage bait

Racist posts can go viral in seconds, showing the world that South Africa’s divisions are not history, and reminding us that we still have work to do

We can build a digital landscape that prioritises people over profit, collaboration over control and justice over exploitation

By supporting local startups and fostering tech entrepreneurship, African nations can reduce their reliance on foreign platforms while contributing to global innovation

TikTok commands 84% undivided attention, making it a uniquely powerful space for product discovery

Over the past few months, many government critics, including opposition leaders and journalists, have been jailed or forced into exile

With remarkable creativity, Kenyans used technology to organise nationwide protests. The state’s digital response has been equally remarkable, but for all the wrong reasons

The TikTok influencer was arrested on Sunday night at the Helen Joseph Hospital for impersonating a medical practitioner

Wakuthi Kamau doesn’t fit the mould of a mortician, which is helping her dispel portrayals of the grey and melancholy male funeral home owner