Technology is increasingly being used for public focused functions. These are public functions that have traditionally been reserved for governments t

Keeping a watch on the technology watchmen

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2021-06-15 11:30:12

Technology is increasingly being used for public focused functions. These are public functions that have traditionally been reserved for governments to deliver or facilitate.

This erosion into the state domain is diluting bureaucrat’s control and influence. Judging from recent new reports we’ve covered and shared here on iAfrikan.com politicians aren't happy at all.

Take for instance, what happened on 4 June 2021, the Federal Government of Nigeria released a statement that it has suspended twitter indefinitely. This is after Twitter deleted a tweet from President Muhammadu Buhari’s account. On 10 January 2021, Twitter also deleted a tweet from Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini, after comments on UK/USA manufactured vaccines. Also, on 30 July 2020, Brasil's Supreme Court ordered Facebook to close accounts linked to supporters of charismatic President Jair Bolsonaro.

Take for instance, in its position paper released during September 2017, The Bank of Namibia strongly voiced its objections against the use of cryptocurrencies in the country. The Currency & Exchanges Act of 1993 and Exchange Control Regulations Act of 1961 do not allow the establishment of virtual currency exchanges or bureaus in Namibia. Bank of Namibia likens cryptocurrencies to virtual currencies, thus the bank does not recognise virtual currencies as legal tender in Namibia.

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