insert_link Business / Economics Tik Tok Singapore office hit by mass food poisoning Dozens of staff at the Singapore office of TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, have been hospitalised in an apparent food poisoning outbreak. At least 60 people were affected, with 57 treated in hospital. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. A total of 60 staff were left suffering symptoms of gastroenteritis, with 57 of them needing hospital treatment. The Singapore Civil Defence Force sent 15 ambulances to the scene, according […] today31 July, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenya’s Lawmakers’ Opulent Lifestyles on Social Media Spark Public Outcry Luxury cars, private helicopters, and stacks of cash: the extravagant lives of Kenya's lawmakers showcased on platforms like TikTok and X have intensified discontent among the country's tech-savvy youth, already angered by proposed tax hikes last month as per Reuters. Protests spanning weeks against these tax measures have increasingly highlighted the high salaries, perks, and conspicuous consumption of MPs in a nation where a large majority of the population is […] today15 July, 2024
insert_link Africa What’s next after Kenya’s deadly protests? By Rose TROUP BUCHANAN, Simon VALMARY After an unprecedented day of chaos and deadly violence, Kenya finds itself plunged into uncertainty on Wednesday, with lawmakers due to vote this week on deeply unpopular tax hikes that have sparked widespread protests. How did East Africa's economic powerhouse get to this point and what happens now? Tuesday's national strike against proposed tax hikes began peacefully, with […] today26 June, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Nrupesh Soni: Digital Media Expert on TikTok Raises Concerns Over Privacy Renowned digital media expert Nrupesh Soni has recently expressed significant concerns about TikTok's data privacy practices. In a detailed discussion, Soni highlighted the extensive data collection conducted by the popular social media platform and the potential risks associated with its usage. "It's quite well known that TikTok reveals your private information and collects a lot more data than needed for a social media network," Soni stated. He emphasized that […] today24 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Expert Nrupesh Soni Raises Alarm Over TikTok’s Data Privacy Practices Digital media authority Nrupesh Soni has voiced serious apprehensions regarding TikTok's handling of data privacy. In a thorough analysis, Soni underscored the extensive data gathering procedures employed by the widely-used social media platform and outlined the potential risks inherent in its usage. today24 June, 2024
insert_link Africa TikTok activism: how queer Zimbabweans use social media to show love and fight hate iZhenya/iStock/Getty Images Plus, CC BY By Gibson Ncube, Stellenbosch University and Princess Sibanda, University of Fort Hare In Zimbabwe, there is a long held public view that queerness is “unAfrican” and imported to Africa from the west. Even though numerous studies have proven this not to be true, reiterations of this lie by the state has led many to believe that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer […] today29 May, 2024
insert_link Science & Technology TikTok law threatening a ban if the app isn’t sold raises First Amendment concerns TikTok users worry about losing their social media platform, but First Amendment rights are on the line, too. AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey By Anupam Chander, Georgetown University and Gautam Hans, Cornell University TikTok, the short-video company with Chinese roots, did the most American thing possible on May 7, 2024: It sued the U.S. government, in the person of Attorney General Merrick Garland, in federal court. The suit claims […] today22 May, 2024
insert_link Africa TikTok in Kenya: the government wants to restrict it, but my study shows it can be useful and empowering By Stephen Mutie, Kenyatta University Every day, 750 million people around the world engage with Tiktok – the short-video sharing app. Kenyans are among its top users. According to a Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2023, 54% of Kenyans sampled used TikTok for general purposes, the highest proportion among the countries in the survey. They also use TikTok to express themselves and connect with others. The app, […] today17 May, 2024
insert_link World TikTok sues over potential U.S ban TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance have sued the US government over a new law that could potentially see the platform banned nationwide within a year…unless it's sold to a non-Chinese company. When passing the law last month, US lawmakers expressed fear that the Chinese government could force TikTok to turn over user data … or to manipulate algorithms to influence public opinion. today8 May, 2024
