Facebook’s climate change info hub now in SA, Nigeria
The Climate Science Information Centre will connect users in Sub-Saharan Africa to resources from climate change organisations.
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Facebook blocks Uganda accounts ahead of elections
Social network cites Coordinated Inauthentic Behaviour.
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New force to tackle COVID-related fake news in Africa
World Health Organisation, Facebook announce separate but similar initiatives.
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Facebook, Google lead in Africa’s app-driven mobile marketing
According to AppsFlyer’s latest Performance Index.
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Crayon Expands Strategic Partnership With Workplace From Facebook
The extended agreement will help companies connect remote and deskless workers with mobile-friendly and collaborative technology
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Facebook sets up second Africa office in Lagos
Office will support Sub-Saharan Africa region and expected to become operational in H2 2021.
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Facebook creates multimillion-rand grant for SA small business
The social media giant says the grant will assist local companies with cashflow in an effort to stimulate the COVID-hit economy.
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Africa stands to gain US$57-bn from Facebook’s connectivity investment
Study by Analysys Mason highlights what is expected in terms of economic benefit for the continent over the next five years.
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African leaders selected for Facebook community accelerator
The social media giant welcomes 12 community leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa to its first community accelerator, with six of them from SA.
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Companies face tough decision on Facebook boycott
Incubeta’s head of data solutions, Andrew Smit, explains why he still remains sceptical.
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Tech giants condemn racial discrimination, George Floyd death
CEOs from Google, Snap, Apple, Facebook and SpaceX echo their support for racial justice and equality, pledging millions to charity.
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Facebook, Red Cross launch #AfricaTogether COVID-19 campaign
Digital campaign incorporates two-day festival to encourage continued vigilance against pandemic.