Twitter is harder to resist than cigarettes and alcohol, study finds

People are more likely to give in to urge to tweet or check email than other cravings, say US researchers.

Mbeki: Beware the 'false knowledge' kindled by Twitter

Thabo Mbeki has expresses his scepticism of Twitter and blogging, calling it a tool to spread "false knowledge" to advance certain groups' agendas.

Government 2.0

Some politicians have taken to using social media as a tool to measure social unrest, while others are using it to engage citizens and cut costs.

Businesses missing the mark with social media

Business is wasting time and money by trying to reach people on social networks sites without a targeted strategy, a global research survey has found.

I tweet, therefore I am

From spoilt surprise parties to faux pas, Minister Malusi Gigaba, shares his Twitter story.

App, app and away

Matthew Buckland spoke to Wired publisher Chris Anderson about how technology, social media and the internet are evolving.

Media industry 'failing' on digital distribution

A global study shows nine in 10 executives of media and entertainment companies aren't prepared to seize opportunities of digital technologies.

Non-violence and the narrative of peace

With the proliferation of social media, it will become increasingly difficult for states to hide atrocities, writes Joseph Dana.

Parties in a last-minute Twitter

A harried week of phone banking and social networking marked parties' final drive.

SA turning to social networking for work

Almost one-in-four South Africans use social media as a tool to look for work, but are concerned about the potential career fallout from personal cont

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