Travel influencer Dineo Zonke Maduna talks about travelling on a budget and becoming an influencer
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COMMENT We live in a divided political environment and amid radical economic disparities. But there is one thing on which virtually everyone in Botswana agrees: most of the news and information we are fed is biased. There are constant complaints about bias, from readers and politicians alike. These complaints are not groundless. As director of […]
A new cohort of artists is gaining likes on social media, irrespective of their skills. But is this art?
Liza Anokhina was 11 when people started recognising her in the street. Now a year older, she is one of Russia’s most popular child bloggers with 2.3 million followers on Instagram. In a Moscow park, her producer jogs backwards, using his phone to film as Liza runs and blows raspberries. Tall and slim and wearing […]
The proliferation of sponsored content is streamlining ethics on social media platforms
One African feminist’s view on how social media clout chasing has stalled progressive politics
To protect the public, people should disclose when they are paid to promote products
There’s money and perks to be enjoyed for those who have a reliable online following