F5.5G Leap-forward Development of Broadband in Africa The Africa Broadband Forum 2024 (BBAF 2024) was successfully held in Cape Town, South Africa recently, under…
Here comes the flood: VC firms funding corporate media push into social media
Somewhat lost in the news because of Google’s acquisition of Motorola, Buddy Media, a New York startup raised US$54-million at a US$500-million valuation. Buddy…
Five ways social media was used during the London riots
Social networks such as Twitter and Facebook have been blamed for augmenting the recent violent riots in London and other English metropoles. Speaking to…
Huh? Why is BlackBerry being blamed for the London riots?
In recent days, the streets of London have descended into bedlam as riots and looting spread, sparked by a protest organised around the shooting…
How ‘Dunbar’s Number’ can make or break a social network
Take a moment to think about what you expect from a social network. It doesn’t matter whether you’re thinking about one-size-fits all megaliths like…
