In ensuring that markets remain open for all, the Competition Commission’s work cultivates the right conditions for new and growing businesses, including black-owned businesses, to thrive

A few powerful men control the dominant means of creating and sharing information in 2025

Those in government must stop using social media for public relations and start using it as a means of two-way communication with citizens

The battle against this manipulation is collective, requiring unified action from all who seek to preserve democracy and human rights

X, Facebook and Instagram exercise ordinate and often pernicious power, which must be contested and socially enriching alternatives developed

From Egypt to South Africa, fake accounts, bots and generative AI are manipulating African politics. And 2024 is a record year for elections

This is an edited extract from Ben Mezrich’s new book called Breaking Twitter

The billionaire has cut more than 80% of the platform’s workforce, including moderators tasked with stamping out abusive content