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The city is home to the fastest-growing digital economy in Europe.
In Africa, four countries cover the lion’s share of IA-related investments. But a few other countries on the continent are displaying undeniable potential in the field.
From content moderation to hardware supply chains, exploitation looms large.
South Africa’s G20 presidency’s Digital Economy working group tried to make progress on digital inequality, high data costs and weak broadband. How did they do?
The warning signs are loud and clear: we’re headed into a crisis, thanks to the growing interdependence of digital and economic systems — with no safety nets.
The G20 presidency could champion affordable internet for women, innovation hubs for women entrepreneurs and subsidies for tech companies to hire more women.
They suck up energy and water and don’t employ many people, but the UK economy really needs more data centres.
African countries must work collectively to seize opportunities in new digital and green economies where the continent’s critical minerals are so important.
Digital work can be experienced as more dignified than the available alternatives – if rules and pay are fair.
Despite its rapid penetration in the digital economy, the ASEAN legal and regulatory frameworks are still stuck in a pre-digital past.
Meta faces heightened scrutiny and fines from Nigerian regulators demanding respect for local data protection and consumer rights.
There is a need to create regional or continent-wide regulatory frameworks for protection of African gig workers.
If data ownership is not clearly established, it could stifle innovation and investment.
It’s never been easier to sign up for subscriptions – and they’ve never been harder to manage.
As the digital economy accelerates, New Zealand needs new rules to regulate how we develop new services– and who develops them.
Russia and Vietnam pledge to strengthen ties as Vladimir Putin visits Hanoi.
Africa holds the world’s largest untapped digital growth potential.
Eddie Webster inspired generations of scholars with his vision and practice of critically engaged scholarship, in South Africa and worldwide.
We’re being tracked, targeted and profiled by businesses and data brokers. A new report on consumer data handling shows we need an urgent update of privacy laws.
Washington’s protectionist industrial policy is fracturing trade and investment flows based on geopolitical considerations.



















