December 1, 2017 •
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In the early 2000s, a range of technologies came onto the consumer market offering the ability to operate a computer using just the eyes. Targeted at the severely disabled, the hands-free computing systems allow them to place the mouse pointer anywhere on the...
In South Africa alone, 16 million people use Facebook, 7.7 million are on Twitter and LinkedIn has 6.1 million users, according to the Ornico SA Social Media Landscape report for 2018. By simply using these platforms, all these millions of users unknowingly...
November 8, 2017 •
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With 13 million South Africans on Facebook, 2.68 million on Instagram and 7.4 million users on Twitter, social media marketing is a key tool for reaching new audiences and boosting sales for any business. “It’s not just about ‘doing’ social media,”...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) revealed on Thursday 19 October 2017 that the organisation can’t regulate Over The Top Technology (OTT) for now, refusing the telecom operators’ call that the technology be regulated in the country. The...
A study conducted by Brand Intelligence organisation Ornico, as well as high-tech market research consultancy World Wide Worx, has revealed that Social Media use has intensified among South Africans during the past year, with Facebook now being used by 29% of...
On Wednesday 20 September 2017 brand intelligence organisation, Ornico, and high-tech market research consultancy, World Wide Worx, revealed the findings of the SA Social Media Landscape 2018 study which showed that social media use has intensified among...
Many influential people have a strong social media presence. Gone are the days when you had to wait for a conference to get your dose of motivation or the latest update on what a business leader is up to. Social media, specifically Twitter, has gained...
A new live streaming app has been launched in South Africa. The app allows users to the opportunity to discover, connect and interact with any other South African user’s live streams. According to the company, VOOV is packed with cool features, gifts, and...
An earthquake struck just off the Pacific Coast of Mexico on Thursday 8 September 2017. The earthquake measured in at 8.1 according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake was described as the strongest in a century by Mexican President, Enrique...
The Supreme Court has called for a new election within 60 days after finding irregularities in the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta in August 2017. The court ruled that the presidential elections were not conducted in accordance with the constitution...
According to a report by Leaders NG, the Nigerian Army has said that they have begun monitoring the activities of Nigerian citizens on social media. The Army, as revealed by the report, intends to identify social media users who are peddlers of fake news,...
Zimbabwe’s first lady, Grace Mugabe has handed herself over to the police after she allegedly assaulted a twenty-year-old model with an extension cord in Sandton, Johannesburg on Sunday evening. The model was visiting Mugabe’s two sons, Robert jr...
Kenyan social media users have been warned against making statements that may be a threat to security. Users were informed that security forces will arrest those sharing messages or information deemed inflammatory. The government confirmed that there have...
With the recent spate of fake news reports circulating on social media in Kenya, Facebook has today rolled out an educational tool to help people spot fake news on the platform. When people click on the tool at the top of their News Feed, they will see more...
From selfies to group photos, pictures have become an obsession to millions around the world who post theses photos on Social Media sites such as Instagram and Facebook, hoping to gain as many likes as possible. These “likes” have quickly turned...
On Sunday, Talk radio station 702 in partnership with MTN held Walk the Talk, a walkathon organised by the station to bring attention to violence against women and children in South Africa. During the walk, 702 posted a tweet comparing two black kids to...
