Google has agreed to pay more than $40.2 million (688 million rands) to support South African news media following a finding by the country's Competition Commission (CompCom) that the company reduced content visibility and monetisation opportunities for local outlets.
The CompCom, which detailed
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Folake Balogun
Folake Balogun is a tech journalist covering Africa’s fast-growing digital economy with a strong focus on incisive analysis of startup trends, venture capital, and fintech innovation, while also exploring emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the future of connectivity by highlighting their economic and social impact.
