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A month after Daily Maverick exposed a personal trainer's secret past, police arrested the internationally wanted drug trafficker hiding in plain sight at a Cape Town gym. The investigation shows how dedicated journalism protects communities.
After cracking down on corruption, South Africa's social security agency has fired five officials and rebuilt its fraud-prevention systems. The Johannesburg office is now serving vulnerable citizens again with stronger safeguards in place.
A new citizen-led platform lets Nigerian voters upload and verify election results in real time, bringing transparency to a process that once took days. E Don Kast is turning smartphone photos into instant accountability.
Discord just proved that user voices matter in tech. After a massive privacy backlash, the gaming platform hit pause on its face-scanning age verification plan and pushed the rollout back 18 months.
Namibia is directing government medical aid funds into public hospitals instead of private clinics, with leaders being asked to use the same facilities as everyday citizens. The move aims to rebuild healthcare infrastructure that's been underfunded for years.
South Africa's Special Investigating Unit just busted a corruption ring inside the Department of Home Affairs that was fraudulently issuing documents to illegal immigrants. The breakthrough shows the government's anti-corruption strategy is delivering real results.
Bishop Heiner Wilmer, known for his global experience and bold stance on abuse accountability, now leads Germany's Catholic bishops. His commitment to dialogue and healing brings fresh hope to a Church navigating difficult times.
Discord hit pause on a controversial age verification plan after users raised privacy concerns, proving that speaking up can shape how tech platforms protect us. The company extended its timeline by over a year to build better, more private options.
Delhi is flipping the script on government contracts by paying for new streetlights monthly, but only after vendors prove they're keeping them bright and working. It's a simple idea that could save taxpayers millions while making cities safer and more accountable.
A surprising twist in federal climate policy could help cities and states hold fossil fuel companies accountable. Legal experts say removing federal greenhouse gas regulation may clear the path for local climate lawsuits to succeed.
The European Union just rolled out a sweeping plan to protect children from online harassment, including a new reporting app connecting young people directly to help. With one in six kids facing cyberbullying, the initiative combines technology, education, and tougher platform accountability.
When a president declared martial law, thousands of citizens raced to parliament in freezing weather and voted it down in just six hours. Their swift action proved democracy's resilience when ordinary people refuse to back down.
A groundbreaking lawsuit against Meta and YouTube could transform how social media protects young users, echoing the tobacco trials that changed an entire industry. The trial's outcome may reshape safety standards across all platforms.
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South Africa's Special Investigating Unit has uncovered officials who illegally sold visas for personal profit, with four low-paid workers receiving over $850,000 in bribes. The new government's swift action signals a historic shift toward accountability after decades of systemic corruption.
Malawi's government is finally taking action to clean up widespread land fraud that has left citizens cheated and tax revenue lost. A two-month nationwide audit starting in the capital aims to match official records with reality and restore trust in the system.
Discord just ended its test of a controversial age verification partner after users raised privacy concerns. The messaging platform is now focusing on privacy-first options that keep your data on your device.
Nigeria just made history by becoming the first African nation to defeat a powerful European contractor in court, saving taxpayers $6.2 million. The victory proves that standing firm on quality standards pays off.
Nigeria's Works Minister is ordering contractors who've held government advance payments for years to finally start building—or lose future funding. The accountability push aims to stop companies from parking public funds in banks while roads and infrastructure projects sit unfinished.
The company behind ChatGPT removed the word "safely" from its core mission as it shifts from nonprofit research lab to profit-focused business. The change raises important questions about how we ensure powerful AI technology serves everyone, not just shareholders.
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Jeffrey Epstein's estate has agreed to pay up to $35 million to survivors in a new settlement, adding to the $170 million already distributed to victims. This marks another step toward financial relief for those harmed by the disgraced financier's crimes.
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