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World stands up for Haiti, Africa after Trump’s ‘shithole’ comment

Update: US President Donald Trump has taken to Twitter to respond to reports that he referred to Africa, Haiti and El Salvador as “shitholes”….

Andy Walker, former editor News • 12 January 2018

Facebook redirects focus to social interaction, leaving businesses in the dust

In a post to Facebook Thursday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company was changing its focus from providing users with “relevant” content to that…

Julia Breakey Facebook • 12 January 2018

‘Disgusting’ Snapchat update faces heavy criticism on social media

When developers make sweeping changes to apps or websites, you’ll almost definitely hear about it on social. Just ask Facebook during its news feed-tinkering…

Andy Walker, former editor Snapchat • 11 January 2018

WhatsApp saw 75bn messages sent and received on New Year’s Eve

How did you wish loved ones a Happy New Year? For some across the world who typically use WhatsApp, this task was made difficult…

Andy Walker, former editor WhatsApp • 8 January 2018

Facebook says social media is only bad if you do it wrong

Facebook has admitted that social media can be bad, but only when you’re not doing it right. As part of the company’s “Hard Questions” blog…

Julia Breakey Facebook • 18 December 2017

Obama warns against the perils of social media

Former US President Barack Obama has warned against the perils of consuming news only through social media at a conference in New Delhi, India. Speaking to…

Julia Breakey News • 1 December 2017

MiniMeme Podcast: How a social media detox changed our daily lives

Last week, Julia Breakey and Daniel Mpala challenged themselves to a week-long social media detox. No Facebook, no Twitter, no Instagram, no YouTube. They…

Julia Breakey BurnCast • 23 November 2017

Nigerians are big on change through social media but not so much Facebook

Social media has become a big deal in Africa and the more Africans get online, the louder their collective online voice gets. It seems…

Mich Atagana Africa • 22 April 2014

Tired of #OscarTrial? Here are 3 ways to mute it from your social media feeds

It’s been a story that’s grabbed headline after headline, tweet after tweet, status update after status update… but as Oscar Pistorius’ murder trial continues…

Lauren Granger Social • 16 April 2014

#Dinnercam: this mini studio will turn your Instagrams into serious food porn

C’mon, admit it. You’ve done it. The waiter has laid a beautifully crafted meal in front of your face, and before they’ve made a…

Lauren Granger Social • 14 April 2014

15 key trends shaping Kenya’s social and digital media landscape

Kenya has long been at the forefront of digital innovation in Africa, with products such as M-pesa, Ushahidi and BRCK. It seems the digital…

Mich Atagana Africa • 20 March 2014

Twitter and beyond: the #Oscartrial by the social media numbers

On Valentine’s Day last year, the web took some time off from the chocolates and roses to obsess over a seemingly unbelievable story from…

Lauren Granger Social • 12 March 2014

Why social is broken and how we can fix it: Q&A with Caleb Gardner

You may or may not know who Caleb Gardner is, but he’s got a lot to say and is articulate when he says it….

Paul Armstrong Interviews • 5 March 2014

7 quick lessons you can learn from Phil, the guy screwing up your social presence

As they both crossed the left leg over the right, Bob and Phil looked at each other knowingly: they were entrepreneurs, because it said…

Dale Ferreira Humour • 28 February 2014

How to save yourself a ton on community management: Q&A with Beatrix founder Jon Yongfook Cockle

Move over Buffer, Beatrix is a small startup with big ambitions that could upset the content world. Not only are they tackling a difficult…

Paul Armstrong Ads & Marketing • 26 February 2014

All social media isn’t for everyone: here’s why

Has it ever pained you that your favourite toilet paper brand doesn’t have a Facebook page? Does it annoy you that your breakfast cereal…

Thandi Guilherme Social • 21 February 2014

Should franchise employees be restricted from using social media?

Are franchise employees spending too much time on social networks in South Africa? As a franchisor or franchisee, have you ever considered the impact…

David Lees Social • 17 February 2014

Here’s a reminder of why you should measure the value of your social conversations

When it comes to investing in a new marketing medium or service, a very big part of the decision is the potential ROI the…

Anton Koekemoer Ads & Marketing • 10 February 2014

Your company shouldn’t just be on social, the top execs should be too

It’s 2014 and social media might still be just be a buzzword for many, but in reality, a number of businesses are using this…

Anton Koekemoer Ads & Marketing • 3 February 2014

For the good of the industry: why social media types should stop bickering and pull together

I want you to pay attention. What I am going to say, I am going to say deliberately. This build up is important, so…

Dale Ferreira Ads & Marketing • 28 January 2014

8 things you need to know about transparency in your social marketing efforts

Transparency implies openness, disclosing relevant information to the right people at the right time, in the right way – and is one of the…

Anton Koekemoer Ads & Marketing • 27 January 2014

2014 is going to be big: big data gathering, social sharing, content marketing, UX optimising big!

We’re officially into 2014 and we are looking forward to the potential that the online environment provides to the business community. 2012 and 2013…

Rhys Downard Ads & Marketing • 14 January 2014

Playing the hate game: agencies vs clients

I get the pleasure of speaking to various people at multiple digital agencies thanks to my line of work and the complaint is universal:…

Saul Kropman Ads & Marketing • 10 January 2014

Sony WF-1000XM6 Lands In South Africa With Smarter Noise Cancelling And Premium Sound

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Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

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OPPO Reno15 Series Lands In South Africa With Big Cameras And Bigger Battery Ambitions

OPPO Reno15 Series Brings Flagship-Level Hardware Logic to the Mid-Tier in South Africa

HONOR’s customer first strategy is reshaping South Africa’s smartphone market

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