As political unrest grips Iran and the government cracks down on dissent, Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet — once hailed as a lifeline during crises — is now facing one of its toughest real-world tests yet. The satellite network, owned by SpaceX, has found itself at the center of a fierce digital confrontation between protesters…

Elon Musk has launched one of the most consequential legal battles in the history of the artificial intelligence industry, seeking as much as $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and its major partner, Microsoft. The lawsuit accuses both companies of benefiting massively from what Musk describes as “wrongful gains” tied to his early role in…

For years, South Africa’s postal sector has been held back by outdated laws, failing institutions, and a monopoly that existed more on paper than in reality. When Communications Minister Solly Malatsi moved to officially end the South African Post Office’s monopoly on the delivery of small parcels, the decision sparked political debate — but from…

Across Africa, internet shutdowns are no longer rare emergency measures. Instead, they are increasinglybecoming a standard political tool used by governments to control information, suppress dissent, and shapepublic narratives. This growing reliance on digital blackouts highlights a troubling trend known asdigital authoritarianism, where state power extends deeply into online spaces. From election periods to mass…