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7 May 2024

Google, African Union launch #DiscoverMyAfrica

Throughout May, YouTube artists from Africa are asked to contribute short movies highlighting their unique experiences using the hashtag #DiscoverMyAfrica.
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21 Jan 2020

YouTube appoints MD for emerging markets in EMEA

The video-sharing platform hires Alex Okosi as managing director of emerging markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
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4 Sept 2015

25 of Africa's biggest social media brands

A list of brands from the continent are dominating on social media.
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11 Nov 2014

Nigerian women express demand for VoD content

Although in its infancy VoD content is gaining traction on the continent.
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10 Nov 2014

WhatsApp, YouTube and Viber dominate Africa's internet

Global Internet Phenomena Program reveals insight into internet usage on the continent.
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7 Feb 2014

Rwandan youth turn to Google Hangouts for debate

Government in the country urges participation in the YouTube YouthConnekt initiative.
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4 Feb 2014

#NekNomination online drinking game goes viral in South Africa

Expert says craze illustrates the power of social media in the African country.
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11 Dec 2013

South Africans turn to Twitter, YouTube for Mandela updates

Thousands have tweeted and viewed live online video streams of events, says Fuseware.
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11 Dec 2013

South African internet “busier than usual” during Mandela YouTube streaming

MWEB Business warned its customers on Tuesday about high demand during the memorial event.
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10 Dec 2013

Over 50,000 watch Mandela memorial YouTube live streaming

Two major South African television news networks notch up thousands of viewers online.
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10 Dec 2013

Watch live internet streaming of Nelson Mandela's memorial in South Africa

South African broadcasters are turning to online YouTube videos to showcase the day’s events in Johannesburg.