Category: Internet
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Hidden Gatekeepers: Why High-Integrity Email and Internet Service Providers Matter
Across the globe, major technology companies and internet service providers (ISPs) are quietly engaging in a practice few users notice until it’s too late: the deliberate disruption of digital communication. This includes email blocking, message delays, and the manipulation of internet traffic routes—all done without notice, transparency, or accountability. These covert actions can affect businesses,…
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Meta Threatens to Pull Out of Nigeria Over $290 Million Fine
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing serious regulatory heat in Nigeria. The West African nation has imposed a hefty $290 million fine on the tech giant, accusing it of violating local laws related to digital operations and user data. In response, Meta has described the fine as “unrealistic” and…
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🇮🇳 Indian Court Orders Action to Block Proton Mail Over AI Deepfake Abuse Allegations
A high court in the Indian state of Karnataka has ordered the blocking of end-to-end encrypted email provider Proton Mail across the country. The High Court of Karnataka, on April 29, said the ruling was in response to a legal complaint filed by M Moser Design Associated India Pvt Ltd in January 2025. This is the second…
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FTC v. Meta Trial: The Future of Instagram and WhatsApp Is at Stake
On April 14, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated a landmark antitrust trial against Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The FTC alleges that Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 were strategic moves to suppress competition and maintain dominance in the social media market. The outcome of…
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Africa: Jiji Expands Beyond Africa With Bangladesh E-Commerce Entry
African online marketplace Jiji will launch operations in Bangladesh, marking its first expansion outside the continent. The move targets the country’s growing middle class, mobile connectivity, and expanding e-commerce sector, which is expected to reach $13 billion by 2027, according to Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence (PCMI). Jiji operates in seven African countries, including Nigeria,…
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🇰🇪Smart Hospitals: Nakuru invests in fibre internet at its health facilities
Nakuru County has launched a large-scale digital health transformation that will result in the installation of high-speed internet in its Level 4 and 5 hospitals. The initiative, a joint effort by the County Department of Health Services, the Ministry of Health Digital Health Team, Safaricom and Konvergenz Co., aims at modernizing public hospitals and improving…
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Musa Khawula Remains Behind Bars Amid Legal Troubles
Renowned South African gossip blogger Musa Khawula, known for his controversial takes and a following of over 200,000, is facing a growing legal storm. Khawula, a polarizing figure in the social media space, appeared in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court earlier this week. The blogger’s latest court appearance stems from allegations of defamatory statements made against…
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🇨🇮 French Troop Withdrawal from Côte d’Ivoire: Local Businesses Brace for Economic Impact
The impending withdrawal of French troops from Côte d’Ivoire has sparked significant concern among local business owners, particularly those in Port-Bouët, a suburb of Abidjan. These entrepreneurs have long depended on the patronage of approximately 600 French soldiers stationed at the 43rd Marine Infantry Battalion (BIMA) camp. The departure of these troops, scheduled for the…
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🇳🇬 Almost 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency said it had arrested 792 suspects in a raid on a building believed to be a hub for fraudsters who lured victims with offers of romance, then pressed them to hand over cash for phoney cryptocurrency investments. The suspects, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals, were detained on Dec. 10 at…
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Elon Musk’s Xmail: A New Contender in the Email Service Arena
Elon Musk, the visionary behind Tesla and SpaceX, has recently hinted at launching a new email service called Xmail, aiming to challenge established giants like Gmail and Outlook. This initiative is part of Musk’s broader strategy to transform X (formerly Twitter) into a comprehensive “everything app.” Current Email Market Landscape As of September 2024, the…
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