The European Union has fined Temu $232 million after finding lapses in how the platform handled illegal and unsafe products, ...
Meta is expanding its teen account safeguards across 27 EU countries and introducing stricter age detection tools on Facebook in ...
Britain’s communications regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into Telegram over concerns child sexual abuse material was shared on the ...
The company says the feature works in the background, scanning account-level and behavioural signals to judge whether an account is ...
In the open letters released on Wednesday, the campaigners say the apps are being used to generate illegal and degrading ...
The Commission says the companies hindered researcher access to public data and failed to provide simple reporting tools for illegal ...
This development comes at a time when regulators and parents are questioning the safety of AI tools for young users.
The decision follows cases within government circles over what they describe as a “pattern of negligence” by social media firms ...
…escalates fight against digital exploitation
The Techeconomy Podcast is a thought-leadership show exploring the powerful intersection of technology, business, and the economy, with a strong focus on Africa’s fast-evolving digital landscape.
Africa’s innovation ecosystem is evolving, but where will the funding for the next generation of startups come from?
In this edition of the Techeconomy Business Series (TBS) May 2026, industry experts explore how local capital, venture debt, and smarter investment structures are redefining startup growth and innovation across Africa.
🎙️ Featured Speakers:
* Ebunoluwa Ashley-Dejo
* Damilare Davola
* Success Ajilore (STN & Accelerated Plus)
Key conversations in this webinar include:
✔️ The future of startup financing in Africa
✔️ Venture debt and alternative funding models
✔️ The role of local investors in scaling innovation
✔️ Sustainable investment strategies for African startups
✔️ Opportunities and challenges in the African tech ecosystem
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