… He described the DNA of social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and X as fundamentally flawed for traditional journalism. …
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… Australia has already implemented a social media ban for children under the age of 16, while France recently approved similar measures, requiring platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and X, with the exception of WhatsApp, to block children’s access through age v …
Children and Social Media: To Ban or Not to Ban- February 2026
Staff Reporter THE public is being cautioned about fraudulent Facebook accounts impersonating the Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ms. …
Public warned against Facebook impersonation of Minister Zaamwani- January 2026
… Shares of Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook won solid gains ahead of earnings later this week, reflecting “a little bit of front running of the idea that (the tech companies) would come in with good results yet again,” said Briefing.com analyst Patrick O’Hare. …
Gold hits records as US policy rattles investors- December 2025
… WhatsApp accounted for the most used platform, followed by TikTok and Facebook. The report says this indicates an ongoing growth in digital communication and videocentric content consumption. …
Namibians spend N$928 million on data in three months- September 2025
… When the government moved to ban 26 social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, protests erupted with thousands of young people storming parliament in the capital Kathmandu on Monday. …
Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests- June 2024
… The first scam involves impersonation, where fraudsters pose as legitimate recruiters and reach out to people on online platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook LinkedIn or via email. …
Social media job scams: Three ways you can avoid themRecently, five school boards in Ontario filed a lawsuit against the major social media platforms: Facebook and Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. …
Why students harmed by addictive social media need more than cellphone bans, surveillance- February 2024
Meta announced on 9 January that it will protect teen users by blocking them from viewing content on Instagram and Facebook that the company deems to be harmful, including content related to suicide and eating disorders. …
Teens on social media need both protection and privacy – AI could help get the balance right… Mr Zuckerberg – who runs Instagram and Facebook – said “no one should go through” what they had. …
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg apologises to families in fiery US Senate hearing
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University of Namibia hosts media industry lecture day
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The University of Namibia's media society held a lecture day on "The Reality of the Media Industry" for over 50 students. Keynote speaker Johnathan Beukes, editor of The Namibian, discussed systemic challenges in traditional journalism, including competition from social media platforms prioritizing speed over accuracy, financial pressures as newsrooms compete with global tech giants, and recovery from Covid-19 pandemic impacts and declining advertising revenue.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 5 May
University of Namibia hosts media industry lecture day
The University of Namibia's media society held a lecture day on "The Reality of the Media Industry" for over 50 students. Keynote speaker Johnathan Beukes, editor of The Namibian, discussed systemic challenges in traditional journalism, including competition from social media platforms prioritizing speed over accuracy, financial pressures as newsrooms compete with global tech giants, and recovery from Covid-19 pandemic impacts and declining advertising revenue.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 8 March
Namibia debates social media ban for children under 15
Namibian lawmakers and child welfare experts are divided over whether to ban social media for children under 15, with supporters citing mental health and cyberbullying concerns while critics argue for evidence-based regulation rather than an outright ban. Experts also note that enforcement would be technically challenging given the ease of age verification manipulation.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 21 February
Public warned of fake Facebook accounts impersonating Minister Zaamwani
The public is cautioned about fraudulent Facebook accounts impersonating the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ms. Inge I. Zaamwani. The Minister's official page is marked in red, and she will never contact citizens directly via Facebook for official matters or financial services.
21 February 2026 · Informanté →
Wednesday 28 January
Gold hits record highs amid US policy uncertainty
Gold prices jumped to fresh records on Monday as investors worried about geopolitical tensions, US tariff threats, and potential government shutdowns, with the metal climbing above US$5,100 an ounce before retreating slightly amid growing global uncertainty sparked by US President Donald Trump's policies.
28 January 2026 · New Era →