Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Competition and Consumer Commission has launched an investigation into META following an amendment to WhatsApp's User Agreements, which reportedly limits how other AI chatbots can access WhatsApp's application programming interface (API). The probe comes after a complaint was filed by the competition and consumer advocacy group, AdLegal, and will cover all 21 member states of COMESA. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Aziz Kitaka, Practice Lead at AdLegal International.

Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Competition and Consumer Commission has launched an investigation into META following an amendment to WhatsApp's User Agreements, which reportedly limits how other AI chatbots can access WhatsApp's application programming interface (API). The probe comes after a complaint was filed by the competition and consumer advocacy group, AdLegal, and will cover all 21 member states of COMESA. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Aziz Kitaka, Practice Lead at AdLegal International.

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Meta faces an antitrust investigation across 21 African markets over the amendment of its WhatsApp AI rules

Africa's water systems are said to be in a crisis, with about 845 million people lacking safely managed drinking water, and over 900 million have no access to safe sanitation. Analysts say that ensuring reliable water services in sub-Saharan Africa will require governments, communities, and development funders to work together. By coordinating infrastructure, investment, information, and institutions, the region can build sustainable and resilient water systems for everyone. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Arthur Quphe, the President of the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession.

Africa's water systems are said to be in a crisis, with about 845 million people lacking safely managed drinking water, and over 900 million have no access to safe sanitation. Analysts say that ensuring reliable water services in sub-Saharan Africa will require governments, communities, and development funders to work together. By coordinating infrastructure, investment, information, and institutions, the region can build sustainable and resilient water systems for everyone. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Arthur Quphe, the President of the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession.

Africa's water systems in a crisis, with about 845 million people lacking safe drinking water

The Competition Commission of South Africa has found that PG Glass and Glasfit engaged in cartel behaviour by colluding to fix prices. The investigation, prompted by a complaint, revealed that the two rivals in automotive glass distribution and installation allegedly agreed to fix prices for products supplied to end-users and insurance companies. The Commission has since referred the case to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Makgale Mohlala, the Head of Cartels Division at the Competition Commission of South Africa..

The Competition Commission of South Africa has found that PG Glass and Glasfit engaged in cartel behaviour by colluding to fix prices. The investigation, prompted by a complaint, revealed that the two rivals in automotive glass distribution and installation allegedly agreed to fix prices for products supplied to end-users and insurance companies. The Commission has since referred the case to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Makgale Mohlala, the Head of Cartels Division at the Competition Commission of South Africa..

PG Glass and Glasfit found to have engaged in cartel behaviour by colluding to fix prices

Mozambique has announced a comprehensive digital transformation agenda aimed at integrating government systems, improving public service delivery, and strengthening economic competitiveness. President Daniel Francisco Chapo described the initiative as a structural reform of the State rather than simply a technological upgrade.Channel Africa's economics reporter, Innocent Semoa, spoke with Américo Muchanga, Mozambique's Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation.

Mozambique has announced a comprehensive digital transformation agenda aimed at integrating government systems, improving public service delivery, and strengthening economic competitiveness. President Daniel Francisco Chapo described the initiative as a structural reform of the State rather than simply a technological upgrade.Channel Africa's economics reporter, Innocent Semoa, spoke with Am&eacute;rico Muchanga, Mozambique's Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation.

Meta faces an antitrust investigation across 21 African markets over the amendment of its WhatsApp AI rules

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