NEW‼️ Our policy paper on extent that people in South Africa could mitigate health & economic effects of COVID-19 pandemic & lockdowns through digital substitution. An output of the Global South project COVID-19 Responses for Equity funded by IDRC | CRDI 👀bit.ly/3fT2T6o

Digital transformation in Africa will create immense opportunities, but without adequate regulation, it also carries risks. In their newest brief, @ChloeTvan and Lidet Tadesse analyse how Africa can avoid becoming a pawn of digital geopolitics📱 👉bit.ly/3V9yFfH

Do you have a PhD in journalism, media/communication studies? Are you interested in doing research on disinformation, investigative journalism and related topics? Apply for a postdoctoral fellowship at Stellenbosch University's @MatiesJournDept bit.ly/3CRTd3R

How many lives did a robot save fighting #COVID19 in Rwanda? Short answer: ~none. Long answer: that's not the point. A collab bw Government of Rwanda, @Undp and a Belgian robot firm, it's one example of rampant techno-opportunism across #Africa during the pandemic, with worrying effects...

Strathmore CIPIT invites applications for a 3 month #fellowship at the Data Governance Centre. Application deadline is 31st October 2022 at 5:00 p.m. EAT For more information on how to apply visit cutt.ly/datagovfellow

Welcome to democracy's abdication of our information and communication spaces to private ownership and #SurveillanceCapitalism where the emperors have all the clothes and we run naked. Paradoxically, no democracy can survive these conditions [5/6]

😭 The cost of convenience. Kim Harrisberg ✍️🇿🇦📷 do check out Fairwork - they’re doing the constructive, difficult work to make gig work more fair + equitable in places like SA.

#jobopportunity Research ICT Africa is looking for an experienced Communications Manager to drive a renewed strategic communications agenda. The role will involve a significant focus on supporting our work at the Global Index on Responsible #AI. More Info: bit.ly/3NfeglW

How do socio-political configurations influence the documents that shape the development of digital identity systems that seek to address development goals? Read new research by Edgar Whitley and Emrys Schoemaker (@Emrys_S) to find out

Exciting 2023 scholarship opportunity for postgrad students UCT Law School , coupled with a work opportunity at the iNtaka Centre for Law & Technology. Made possible by KAS South Africa : law.uct.ac.za/undergrad-info… Application deadline is 30 November 2022. iNtaka Centre for Law and Technology UCT IP Unit UCT LAW Students

Apply now for a fully-funded place at our workshop on Hate and Disinformation on Whatsapp, hosted by @MatiesJournDept Stellenbosch University and Universität München, to be held at STIAS in March. journalism.sun.ac.za/en/2022/11/16/…

Hope this network will be expanded: perceptions of online safety + risks to same depend on context. A "global" network on online safety therefore needs to actively engage + involve regulators from across the global South if it is to develop a 'coherent international approach'.

Interested in doing a PhD on information disorder at @MatiesJournDept Stellenbosch University? Apply right away!

"We don’t advocate a total end to aid to impoverished countries in Africa... But more pressure for accountability from these regimes, and support for those who are demanding better governance and democracy, might help change things."

ℹ️We're Hiring📢 Pollicy is seeking an experienced and visionary feminist Executive Director to lead our team and drive the company's growth in Uganda, Africa and across the world. Details👉pollicy.org/events/were-hi…

SA's department of home affairs accused of manipulating/'enhancing' passport photographs of curly-haired applicant (by straightening hair) as a part of biometric verification of ID Research ICT Africa

🌍✨We are thrilled to announce the 1st Data Governance & Innovation Forum for Africa (#DGIFA) to be hosted in partnership with GIZ African Union. Join us Nov 17-18 in #AddisAbaba as we unite to strengthen #African data ecosystems & forge partnerships & mobilise resources.

Unlock the future of #datagovernance in #Africa! 🌍 Join us at the Data Governance & Innovation Forum – where ideas meet impact. 🚀 Register now to shape the data landscape! 🗓️17-18 Nov, 2023 🔗Registration link: accreditation.au.int/en/registratio…

With much gratitude to fantastic supervisors Robin Mansell @[email protected] + Ellen Helsper and thoughtful examiners Dorothea Kleine + Migrating to @phatcontroller.bsky.social, as well as all the other supporters along the way!

💡Guiding principles for addressing technology-facilitated child sexual abuse and exploitation 📖Read our new #DigitalFutures4Children report 5Rights Foundation LSE Media & Communications LSE UK Research and Innovation REPHRAIN National Research Centre #ChildRights #Digital 🔗digital-futures-for-children.net/Rephrain