The article by Sema Fonkem, published on February 7, 2023, highlights the struggles of small business owners in South Africa due to the ongoing load shedding by Eskom. Since 2007, the poor maintenance of Eskom's coal plants has led to frequent power cuts, severely impacting businesses. Alan Nurse, owner of East Rand Vending, and Carmen De Sousa, who runs Bubble and Squeak Carwash, share their challenges and adaptations to the power outages. Nurse uses ice packs and a high-performance freezer to mitigate the effects on his ice cream sales, while De Sousa has adapted her carwash operations. The article also touches on the broader economic implications, including potential job losses and reduced GDP contribution from small businesses. Protests by the Economic Freedom Fighters party highlight the public's frustration with the government's handling of the situation. Nurse expresses skepticism about Eskom's ability to resolve the issue.

The article discusses the issue of 'whitewashing' in sports, particularly in the context of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. It highlights the death of over 6500 migrant workers, as reported by The Guardian, who were involved in the construction of World Cup infrastructure under poor working conditions. The Qatari government's denial of these figures and FIFA's failure to compensate the families of the deceased workers are criticized. The article also points out FIFA's lack of enforcement of United Nations labor guidelines and the last-minute ban on alcohol sales in stadiums by the Qatari government. Personal opinions from individuals, including a football fan and a sports commentator, are shared to provide perspectives on the issue of whitewashing and sports corruption.

The article discusses the severe impact of poaching on wildlife in Kenya, highlighting the illegal hunting and killing of animals such as elephants and rhinos for their tusks and horns, used in jewelry and traditional medicine, respectively. It outlines the lucrative nature of poaching, citing a 2013 report by the International Fund for Animal Welfare that estimated poaching revenue at 14 billion euros annually. The article also details the efforts by the Kenyan government and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to combat poaching, including aerial and ground patrols and community engagement. These efforts have led to a significant reduction in poaching, with KWS reporting zero rhino poaching in 2020. The article includes opinions from students at Boston Media House on the need for harsher penalties for poachers and the importance of ending poaching.

The article discusses the significance of cross-platform technologies in online journalism, highlighting the ease and immediacy with which news can be published and accessed across various digital platforms. It contrasts the current digital era with the traditional print media, emphasizing the advantages of online journalism such as the ability to publish news round the clock, the use of SEO for visibility, and the convenience of smartphones for both journalists and readers. The article also touches on the opportunities for freelance journalists to become self-employed through blogging and the cost-effectiveness of online journalism due to reduced staffing needs. Additionally, it mentions the potential for commercial backing on blog spaces.