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Ray Mwareya


Ray Mwareya is a tech journalist who has written for Al Jazeera, Codastory Reuters, China Radio International, Newsweek, and the third prize receiver of the 2016 UN Correspondents Association Media Prize. He is based in Johannesburg.

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Win or lose: Chinese smartphones and WhatsApp enable offshore betting, newfound income, and hope for young Zimbabweans

Young bettors in Zimbabwe are connecting on WhatsApp and betting on the World Cup — even though it's illegal.

On Dec 17, 2022 by Ray Mwareya, Deogracias Kalima

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Elton Jantjies

How the arrest of a South African rugby star bared racist fangs of the sport’s fans

South African rugby star Elton Jantjies' arrest highlighted online tensions reflective of the nation's Apartheid past.

On Nov 3, 2022 by Ray Mwareya

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