Driverless cars have image sensors that can interpret signs, lights and lane markings. But sociolinguist Abdesalam Soudi wonders if these self-driving cars can be programmed to interpret the language of the road like honks, high beams and middle fingers – especially considering that the unspoken way drivers communicate varies from country to country.

And, critics argue that the use of e-learning in African higher education could erode African culture and identity. They fear that e-learning platforms might prioritise Western culture and that this is somehow “un-African.” Online learning expert James Njenga explains why he considers these fears unfounded.