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MTN Zambia and Facebook partner to launch Internet 101 digital literacy programme

November 25, 2019

MTN Zambia and Facebook have announced the launch of a new digital literacy programme, “Internet 101” part of the “MTN Data-Smart” initiative aimed at…

Facebook to launch petition feature called ‘Community Actions’

January 21, 2019

You know how petitions usually occur offline, or how there are websites like Change.org that allow users create petitions that can be shared to…

Things not to do with social media this festive season

December 28, 2018

The 3 things to avoid doing on social media this festive season!

Facebook breach exposed 6.8 million users’ private photos

December 17, 2018

Facebook has confirmed a breach on its platform that exposed over 6.8 million users’ private photos, even the ones they hadn’t posted. They shared…

Welcome to the new Facebook Messenger

October 25, 2018

Facebook has launched its new Messenger version called Messenger 4. What’s new? Facebook has simplified it. In a statement, Stan Chudnovsky, VP of Messenger said:…

Internet Society partners with Facebook to expand Internet connectivity in Africa

September 28, 2018

The Internet Society, a global non-profit organization dedicated to the open development, evolution and use of the Internet, has announced that it is partnering…

What Data Does Facebook Collect When I’m Not Using Facebook, and Why?

April 17, 2018

Last week, Mark Zuckerberg testified in front of the US Congress. He answered more than 500 questions and promised that we would get back…

Facebook Lists are about to make the newsfeed even more annoying

February 15, 2018

Facebook Lists is new status updates option currently been tested with a few users that lets them create, obviously, lists. These can be anything…

Facebook joins hands with partners across Africa for a safer Internet

February 6, 2018

Celebrating Safer Internet Day (SID) under the connected theme of “Create, connect and share respect: A better internet starts with you”, Facebook today announced a number of partnerships…

10 tips on social media etiquette and ZICTA’s warning

January 8, 2018

Last week, the Zambia Information and Technology Communication Authority (ZICTA) issued a statement on social media usage and ita abuse by Zambians. The statement…

Facebook denies eavesdropping on users using phone microphones

October 30, 2017

Have you ever thought about the permissions some apps you download give to app makers like Facebook? A microphone permission for Facebook specifically makes…

Facebook gets behind African entrepreneurs by sponsoring TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield Africa

October 9, 2017

Showcasing Facebook’s passion for investing in creative, diverse talent across Africa, and nurturing the tech and startup ecosystem, Facebook announces a week-long celebration of…

Do you stand for Net Neutrality? Facebook does

July 20, 2017

July 12th 2017 was Net Neutrality Day of Action and Facebook had this to share: “Today, people and companies across the country are participating in…

The world’s top 10 Android apps as of May 2017

June 15, 2017

Priori Data has complied a list of the top 10 Android phones around the world and Facebook and Facebook-owned apps (Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp)…

MTN Zambia and Facebook’s official statement on Facebook Flex

May 4, 2017

MTN Zambia has partnered with Facebook to launch Free Basics and Facebook Flex, enabling their subscribers to stay connected, communicate, and access relevant websites…

MTN Zambia launches free Facebook Flex

May 4, 2017

In partnership with Facebook, MTN Zambia has today launched Facebook Flex, a service that allows subscribers on the MTN network to access Facebook for…

How to Go Live on Facebook from a PC

March 29, 2017

If you know anything about Facebook live is that it has been only available on the mobile application, but now it has been included…