Africa
Fake news 84% of Ghanaian youth
Up to 84% of Ghanaian youth surveyed by African Youth Survey indicated that fake news affected how they perceived information on the internet. The survey revealed that up to a third of the youth considered Facebook and WhatsApp untrustworthy.
Vodacom to invest R320 million in rural broadband
Vodacom has announced plans to invest R320 million in rural broadband connectivity across KwaZulu Natal. The investment will help remove barriers to communication while deepening digital inclusion.
Gozem acquires Togo’s Delivroum
Gozem has announced that it has acquired the Delivroum food delivery app in Togo. The acquisition allows Gozem to extend its offerings from groceries and gas bottles to food deliveries.
Europe
UK accuses Russian hackers of targeting Tokyo Olympics
The UK has accused Russian hackers of targeting the Tokyo Olympics, hoping to disrupt the games. UK’s Foreign Office said the military intelligence unit of Russia’s GRU carried out cyber reconnaissance against the organisation and officials involved.
NHS trials drones to transport COVID tests
The NHS is piloting a drone transport system to move COVID-19 samples and equipment between hospitals. The trial which is being organised in Essex will help create safe corridors for drones to fly between the Pathology First Laboratory in Basildon, Basildon Hospital, and Broomfield Hospital.
UK to ban drivers from picking up mobile phones
The UK will ban drivers from picking up their mobile phones when new regulations come into effect from next year. The new law means drivers who use their phones to take pictures face up to £200 in fines as well as six penalty points.
The Americas
PayPal allows crypto payments
PayPal has announced that its customers can now buy and sell bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies using their PayPal accounts. The payments solutions company will roll out the option in the United States in the coming weeks.
US government sues Google
The US government has sued Google in a landmark case over its search feature. Federal authorities accuse the search giant of violating competition laws in a bid to preserve its dominance in online advertising and in search results.
Robin Hood hackers donate stolen money
A mysterious group of hackers is stealing money from rich corporations through cyber attacks and donating it to charities. The group posted a tax receipt showing a $10,000 Bitcoin donation to two charities.
Asia
China urges Sweden to reverse Huawei and ZTE ban or face consequences
China has urged Sweden to reverse its 5G ban on ZTE and Huawei or its own companies will suffer the consequences. This came after the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority banned companies taking part in the spectrum auction bid from using the Chinese products.
Saudi launches national artificial intelligence strategy
Saudi is seeking to diversify its oil-dependent economy by investing in artificial intelligence. The strategy involves attracting up to $20 billion in local and foreign investments through the National Strategy for Data and Artificial Intelligence (NSDAI).
Ant Group to launch $35 billion IPO
China’s Ant Group has received the nod from the securities watchdog to complete its $35 billion IPO in Shanghai. The Alibaba-backed fintech hopes to list simultaneously in Hong Kong and Shanghai and could make it the world’s largest IPO.
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