Weekly DigestAugust 9, 20260
South Africa is betting on WhatsApp to bring Gen Z back to the ballot box
The strategy appears to be gaining traction. Nearly half a million voter registration transactions during the IEC's final registration drive came from people aged 16 to 29, while 46% of all new registrations were by voters under 29. The figures suggest digital platforms may be lowering barriers to r
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Source: TechCabal · Nigeria
The strategy appears to be gaining traction. Nearly half a million voter registration transactions during the IEC's final registration drive came from people aged 16 to 29, while 46% of all new registrations were by voters under 29. The figures suggest digital platforms may be lowering barriers to r…
Part of the Africa Dev Week of August 09, 2026 weekly digest.