Kenya first to access Opera’s new chat service
Browser developer announces new dedicated chat service Hype available via Opera Mini.
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Zambia: Lungu threatens widespread arrests of social media abusers
Industry regulator ordered to stop irresponsible use of social media platforms.
1:30
Social media networks restored in Uganda…except Facebook
Minister of State for Information, Communication and Technology Peter Ogwang confirms latest development.
2:00
Nigeria digs in heels over social media regulation
Officials express government’s stance as Facebook removes account belonging to indigenous tribal leader Nnamdi Kanu.
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Internet blackout may have cost Uganda US$9m
NetBlocks, a digital rights organisation estimates the impact on digital services, including mobile money.
1:50
Uganda takes swipe at social media
Despite appeals, pressure from the public, officials have ordered shut down of various applications and platforms ahead of election.
2:20
Facebook blocks Uganda accounts ahead of elections
Social network cites Coordinated Inauthentic Behaviour.
2:10
New force to tackle COVID-related fake news in Africa
World Health Organisation, Facebook announce separate but similar initiatives.
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Nigeria: ENDSARS campaign tests relations in telecommunications
Twitter, NCC, operators weigh in on recent developments and roles played.
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Vodacom debuts gender-based violence awareness app
The Vodacom Foundation unveils the Bright Sky app in SA, in an effort to help fight the scourge of gender-based violence in the country.
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Economically beleaguered Zimbabwe companies opt to skip #BlackFriday
Tech companies among those confirming decision to avoid promotional offerings.
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Black November looking bullish
Thanks to consumer adoption of e-Commerce and new digital payments says Craig Duggan, Commercial Head at Transaction Junction.