Kelvin Makwinya

This story analyzes the rapid rise of YouTube as a global media powerhouse after generating more than $60 billion in revenue in 2025, marking the first time parent company Alphabet has disclosed the platform’s full annual earnings. It compares YouTube’s performance with major entertainment players such as Netflix and Disney, highlighting YouTube’s growing dominance in advertising, subscriptions, live sports, and long-form content. The article also features insights from Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai on paid digital content, podcast growth, and heavy investment in artificial intelligence and infrastructure, positioning Alphabet for continued expansion in the global digital economy.

This story examines how Vodacom Tanzania Plc is strengthening the protection of customers’ personal data as a frontline defence against cyber fraud in Tanzania. Speaking from the company’s headquarters in Dar es Salaam, Vodacom’s Head of Legal Affairs and Privacy Officer, Jacqueline Kalaze, underscores the critical link between data privacy and the prevention of online fraud. The story also highlights Vodacom’s compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act No. 11 of 2022, its investment in secure and encrypted systems, and efforts to promote digital safety awareness among millions of customers. It details the company’s collaboration with regulators such as the Personal Data Protection Commission, positioning Vodacom as a leading corporate actor in safeguarding digital rights amid Tanzania’s growing internet and mobile usage.