Telkom has strengthened its push to expand digital learning in South Africa with the relaunch of an upgraded ICT laboratory at Sitoza Senior Secondary School in Ngcobo, Eastern Cape. The initiative, delivered in partnership with the Eastern Cape Department of Education, saw the donation of 30 laptops and 30 MiFi connectivity devices, each preloaded with […]
xAI Implements Stricter Grok Image Controls Amid Deepfake Concerns
Elon Musk’s xAI tightens Grok’s image editing tools to curb non-consensual deepfake content, introducing geoblocking, subscription limits, and enhanced safeguards globally.
MultiChoice Paid $538 Million in Taxes in 2025, Down 23% Year-on-Year
MultiChoice says it paid $538.4 million in taxes in 2025, a 22.7% decline from 2024, driven largely by VAT refunds in South Africa and losses across its Rest of Africa operations.
Odunlade Adekola’s “Warlord: Olori Ogun” Opens With ₦38.1M, Leads Nigerian Box Office
The Nollywood epic “Warlord: Olori Ogun” by Odunlade Adekola earns ₦38.1 million in its first weekend, topping the Nigerian box office and highlighting strong audience demand for Yoruba-language films.
Google, LinkedIn and TikTok Deleted 28 Million+ Nigerian Accounts in 2024 Amid Rising Online Fraud — NITDA
NITDA reports that Google, LinkedIn and TikTok removed over 28 million Nigerian accounts in 2024 due to fraud, impersonation and harmful content. Nearly 59 million posts were also taken down as digital safety enforcement intensifies in Nigeria.
TikTok Deletes 7.4 Million Nigerian Videos in H1 2025 — The Content Types Driving Record Takedowns
TikTok removed over 7.4 million videos in Nigeria in the first half of 2025, averaging 41,000 deletions daily. Explore the main violations, TikTok’s AI moderation capabilities, and why scams and AI-generated misinformation remain difficult to control.
Nigerian Creators Dominate 2025 TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa Awards Nominations
Nigerian TikTok creators lead the 2025 TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa Awards with the highest number of nominations, showcasing the country’s digital creativity and global influence across music, storytelling, food, and entertainment.
Nathaniel Bassey Becomes First Nigerian Gospel Artist to Surpass 400 Million Streams on Spotify
Nathaniel Bassey has made history as the first Nigerian gospel artist to surpass 400 million streams on Spotify, marking a major milestone for gospel music and faith-based content in Nigeria.
Facebook Hosts VIP Hub for Creators at Lagos Fashion Week 2025
Facebook hosted a VIP Lounge at Lagos Fashion Week 2025, celebrating creativity, culture, and community. The event showcased how Nigerian creators use Facebook tools like Reels, Groups, and Marketplace to connect and grow.
Canal+ Takeover: MultiChoice to Delist from Johannesburg Stock Exchange on December 10
MultiChoice Group will officially delist from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on December 10, 2025, after Canal+ secured over 90% control, completing its $3 billion takeover of the African pay-TV giant.