ARE you still using Facebook? Someone has to be because parent company Meta has rolled out a fairly chunky change for the social media platform. …
Facebook will let you make up to four alternative profilesNamibia Minute.
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Social media platform subject of Namibian debate on child access restrictions and fraud awareness.
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- September 2023
… Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, now rebranded as X, let users share their content across these social media platforms. …
What are APIs?- June 2023
… Unlike Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat, Musk’s venture is one of the few social media platforms without a music licensing deal in place. …
Twitter could take billion-dollar hit from music industry- May 2023
… We needn’t explain what emoji reactions are – every tech-related company has attempted to copy the feature in some way since Facebook introduced them in 2016. …
Twitter’s DMs are being overhauled- March 2020
… Offered as an antidote to a hyper visual world where social media and dating applications such as Facebook, Instagram, Tinder and Grindr offer optical first impressions which may have very little to do with who a person is at their core, ‘Love is Blind’ dusts the distraction and …
‘Love is Blind' Is Bingeworthy Bizarre Reality- November 2019
… Does your child like Facebook? Play around with the controls and privacy settings so that you can choose who they befriend, rather than them accepting friend requests from random people. …
Keeping The Web Child-Friendly- October 2019
… I had a bit of trouble with this because it refused to ‘confirm’ my bio, but after using my Facebook account to register, it worked like a dream. …
OneNam – Your One-Stop Shop For Local ServicesAuthorities from the United States and the United Kingdom are on the verge of an agreement that would give them the power to request user data relating to WhatsApp or Facebook messages. …
Social Media Under Threat?- February 2019
… Most prominently on Facebook and Instagram, this feature allows you to record yourself in real time and talk about anything under the sun while your followers comment or ask questions. …
You're About To Go Live- June 2018
… Here’s how it works: After creating an account or logging in with your Facebook profile (where you are required to have an email), you’re ready to go. …
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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 →