Democracy and Governance
Exploring how technology shapes power, policy, elections, digital rights, civic engagement, and the future of democracy in Africa.
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News
Government stops issuance of development permits in Konza City
The county governments of Machakos, Makueni and Kajiado have suspended the issuance of new development permits in the area falling…
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News
Mara Phones will be South Africa’s Government Preferred Devices for next 5 years
Mara Phones - the first "Made in Africa" smartphones - manufactured in Rwanda and South Africa, will be the South…
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Opinion
Privacy Forecasts for 2021; Data Hoarding and Government Crackdowns on Encryption
This realisation has led to a shift in attitudes to privacy and the way citizens, organisations and governments perceive it.…
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Opinion
How Technology can Drive Equality
Technology is more prevalent and influential in some parts of the world than in others. It’s often maligned as a…
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News
Huawei handed another 90 days reprieve by U.S. Government
U.S. Government has announced another 90 days reprieve on Huawei before the full ban against trading with American companies, or…
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News
Questions on the Kenyan Government Decision to Ban all Social Media Gambling Adverts
Celebrity endorsement of betting also banned forthwith.
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Interesting Reads
Why Internet Censorship is Bad for Everyone
Not everyone thinks that information should universally be available.