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IMPACT OF TECH

From the tech hubs of Nairobi to rural agriculture in the Niger Delta, we examine the profound shifts technology is carving into the African soul.

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How China-linked hackers used Google Sheets to spy on telecom networks in Africa
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How China-linked hackers used Google Sheets to spy on telecom networks in Africa

This is the unlikely story of how China-backed cyber actor UNC2814 used Google Sheets to carry out a large-scale espionage campaign against telecom networks in Africa, enabling surveillance on who you called, when you called, how long you spoke, and the metadata of your SMS messages.

Azubuike PreciousJul 7, 20265 min read
Does Africa really need its own social media platform?
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Does Africa really need its own social media platform?

Chinaturum IheomaJun 22, 2026
Why fraud and payment barriers are limiting the real use of crypto in Nigeria
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Why fraud and payment barriers are limiting the real use of crypto in Nigeria

Chinaturum IheomaMay 19, 20267 min
The internet no longer begins with Google search
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The internet no longer begins with Google search

Chinaturum IheomaMay 12, 2026
Nigerian AI Platform Aims To Solve African Language Barriers With Local Data
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Nigerian AI Platform Aims To Solve African Language Barriers With Local Data

Azubuike PreciousMar 7, 2026