New research warns online marketplaces pull thousands of threatened animal, plant and fungal species into illegal trade.
South African brands are increasingly unable to prove social media return on investment, shifting focus towards brand awareness and customer engagement.
South African brands shift budgets, as LinkedIn and TikTok gain momentum while Facebook steadily loses influence.
Meta says usernames will keep phone numbers private, but experts say the feature could make users easier to identify, impersonate and track.
Muse Spark will power the company’s Meta AI assistant across its standalone app and web platform.
Meta introduces AI tools to address account issues, as it responds to criticism over user privacy and social media addiction.
The rise of finfluencers is a double-edged sword – representing unprecedented opportunities and challenges for the financial sector.
South African creators raise concerns over plans to tax social media earnings, arguing the move is unfair and could stifle growth in the content economy.
The so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Tesla – are worth more than China’s economy
The competition watchdog recommends a regulatory framework for the establishment of a social media ombud.
Now rivalling word-of-mouth as top purchase driver, social media is shaping African consumers’ buying decisions, says Boston Consulting Group.
YouTube, Meta, TikTok and X must significantly invest in SA’s media sector, as revenue-share compensation, says the watchdog.
ITWeb TV: Psychiatrists raise alarm over excessive screen time in SA | Episode #103
In this episode of ITWeb TV, Dr Stacey Ochse, psychiatrist member at the South African Society of Psychiatrists, talks about the alarming effects of excessive screen time on children's mental health. She also shares expert tips on how to mitigate the risks. #ScreenTime #DigitalWellness #KidsAndTechnology
ITWeb TV: Children’s rights must extend to digital world | Episode #86
Media Monitoring Africa’s Phakamile Madonsela delves into mechanisms for the protection of children’s digital rights and promotion of active participation online.