Snapchat to introduce revenue sharing ads in creators’ stories
This is the first time that Snapchat creators will be able to make money from the ad revenue on Stories.
Category: Science & Tech
Digital culture fails to pay artists, says new UNESCO report
“A basic paradox has emerged, whereby people’s global consumption of, and reliance on, cultural content has increased, however, at the same time, those who produce arts and culture find it increasingly difficult to work,”
The Business of Feeding Africa
Over the coming decade, sub-Saharan Africa’s food demand is projected to rise. This will make it one of world’s largest sources of additional demand…
Bridging Continent’s Productivity using AGRITECH Startups
To bridge the continent’s productivity deficit and meet the needs of its burgeoning population, many agritech companies have emerged across Africa.
Facebook daily active users fall for first time in 18-year history
It was a disappointment for a company that investors have become accustomed to delivering spectacular growth.
South Africa’s Afrigen makes mRNA COVID vaccine.
“We will only make our clinical trial batch probably in six months from now, (meaning) … fit for humans. And the target is November 2022,”
World’s top oil-producing countries to meet Wednesday
Analysts expect the grouping, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, to decide to continue to boost output by 400,000 barrels per day in March.
YouTube Selects 26 African Content Creators to Join Second Year of #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund
“This group of creators is making content that starts important conversations about issues we face in society, which really resonate with their audience. We are inspired by them and hope that the skills they learn from being part of this programme will help them touch more lives than they’d ever imagined,”“We are excited to be working with an outstanding group of young and talented African creators who understand that content that resonates with their audience is both entertaining and thought-provoking” Alex Okosi, MD, Emerging Markets, YouTube EMEA.
North Korea fires most powerful missile since 2017
Pyongyang conducted a record seven weapons tests in January
James Webb Space Telescope Reaches Final Destination 1 Million Miles From Earth
“We’re one step closer to uncovering the mysteries of the universe. And I can’t wait to see Webb’s first new views of the universe this summer!” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson
