Facebook and Creatives Garage launched #RealpeopleRealstories – a campaign that showcases the stories of ordinary people using creativity and innovation to inspire their communities. Through its partnership with Creatives Garage, a social enterprise that works with creatives, Facebook aims to support the creative industry in Kenya by providing a platform where they can amplify their […]
Read MoreFacebook has launched Avatars in Africa to give people new ways to express themselves online. Avatars are digital personas that enable people to engage across Facebook and Messenger in a more personal and dynamic way. You can use your personalised avatar to share a range of emotions and expressions via a digital persona that is […]
Read MoreLagos-based dating app Vybe has built a user base 10,000-strong across 65 countries since its launch in April of last year. Touting itself as a dating app designed by Africans, for Africans, Vybe was launched to help users “find love in fun and secure ways”. Adetolani Eko, Vybe’s co-founder, said the team – also comprised […]
Read MoreTwitter Inc disclosed late on Thursday that hackers targeted about 130 accounts during the cyber attack this week, an incident in which profiles of many prominent personalities and organizations were compromised. Hackers had accessed Twitter’s internal systems to hijack some of the platform’s top voices including U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden, reality TV star Kim […]
Read MoreDana Air has Introduced WhatsApp booking in line with the social and physical distancing measures of the COVID-19 and to create ease of booking, payment and inquiries for its guests. The airline said the WhatsApp booking, payment platform, would serve as an additional platform for booking, inquiries, reservation and payment apart from its website, the […]
Read MoreFacebook Economic Impact Programmes will be offered virtually as the platform seeks to equip small businesses with digital marketing skills to help them stay open, connect with and acquire new customers to survive challenges presented by Coronavirus. Facebook’s Economic Impact Programmes include Boost with Facebook currently implemented in 11 African countries, targeting over 41,000 small […]
Read MoreFacebook has rolled out Messenger Kids, a video chat and messaging app that helps children connect with friends and family in a fun, parent-controlled space. The app which can be downloaded from the Apple App and Google Play Stores, was been designed for children between the ages of 6 to 12 years,and comes with two […]
Read MoreFacebook has develop tools to help protect elections from interference, prevent misinformation from spreading on its apps and keep people safe from harmful content. Facebook in its May 2020 Community Standards Enforcement Report presented by Guy Rosen, Vice President, Integrity said, “when the COVID-19 crisis emerged, we had the tools and processes in place to […]
Read MoreFollowing the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Facebook decided to introduce new products that make it easier to spend quality time with loved ones and to deal with feelings of isolation and loneliness. Facebook has lately monitored a rise in demand for real-time video with Video calling on Messenger and WhatsApp video more than […]
Read MoreAmid the alarming increase of claims linking the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) to fifth-generation (5G) technology, some social media platforms are stepping up to deal with the baseless claims. This comes as many of the stories based on the perceived links have been doing the rounds and going viral on social media platforms such as […]
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