Facebook to open its first Content Review Centre in Sub-Saharan Africa
As part of our continued investment across Sub-Saharan Africa and commitment to safety and security on our platform, we are …
Tag: Social Media
Betway App brings all the football action from around the world
Your mobile phone is not just a simple device for texting and checking in on your social media. Staying on …
WhatsApp Business has some new updates
It has been 1 year since WhatsApp Business launched and to celebrate that anniversary, WhatsApp has added 3 new features …
WhatsApp restricts forwarded messages to 5 recipients
In a bid to fight “misinformation and rumors”, WhatsApp has announced that it will now restrict users to fowarding messages …
Facebook to launch petition feature called ‘Community Actions’
You know how petitions usually occur offline, or how there are websites like Change.org that allow users create petitions that …
How tech companies can evolve tech policy in 2019
Technology companies had the toughest year in terms of scrutiny and scandal. Think Facebook and Cambridge Analytica. This wave of …
Facebook breach exposed 6.8 million users’ private photos
Facebook has confirmed a breach on its platform that exposed over 6.8 million users’ private photos, even the ones they …
Welcome to the new Facebook Messenger
Facebook has launched its new Messenger version called Messenger 4. What’s new? Facebook has simplified it. In a statement, Stan Chudnovsky, …
Google Lens now enhanced for Google Images
Google Lens allows you to identify objects of interest in an image on Google Maps or Google Photos, but the …
Can social media get #JusticeForVespers?
When I write about social media on here I focus on new apps or updates and changes to apps, but …
Instagram has introduced quick emojis
Instagram has introduced quick emojis in the comments section of posts to allow users to quickly respond to posts or …
Instagram users got hacked and the company has responded
Some Instagram users have reported issues with their accounts such as not being able to log in or finding some …
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are dominating 2018’s social media usage
Statista has just released some figures showing that Facebook and its sister companies Instagram and WhatsApp are dominating social media …
5 ways to use technology at events
There is no weekend short of an event anymore in Zambia and there’s a lot of ways you can use …
UBA Zambia introduces Leo, its digital banking assistant
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Zambia has added to its digital banking platform options with the introduction of Leo, UBA’s …
Mapping digital rights and online freedom of expression litigation in East, West, and Southern Africa
The Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI) is a charity, based in the United Kingdom, that provides legal help to journalists, …
Twitter changes its Windows 10 appearance
Twitter announced it’s updating the way it appears on its Windows desktop version. As you can see things have been …
Twitter is down!
Social media site Twitter is down right now on both web and mobile versions for many people. My last Twitter update …
What Data Does Facebook Collect When I’m Not Using Facebook, and Why?
Last week, Mark Zuckerberg testified in front of the US Congress. He answered more than 500 questions and promised that …
Instagram adds ‘Focus’ feature in-app
Instagram has introduced a new ‘Focus’ feature in the in-app camera. It can be used in both the rear and …