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Social media platform referenced in Namibian coverage of child protection debates and content moderation efforts.

2018-05-112026-06-25
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What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. October 2025

  2. The Namibian

    Instagram is referenced as a source of slay queens that women blame for hunger for fake lifestyles

    Source

    “Don't blame Instagram's slay queens.”

    Inside the Bean: Namibia’s Female Bean
  3. September 2025

  4. The Namibian

    Instagram was banned by Nepal's government for not complying with registration deadline

    Source

    “Last week, Nepal's government ordered authorities to block 26 social media platforms for not complying with a deadline to register with Nepal's ministry of communication and information technology.”

    Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests
  5. June 2024

  6. The Namibian

    Instagram is alleged to have caused young people to suffer from mental health issues

    Source

    “Experts say major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok have caused young people to suffer from mental health issues.”

    Why students harmed by addictive social media need more than cellphone bans, surveillance
  7. September 2023

  8. The Namibian

    Instagram lets users share their content across social media platforms

    Source

    “Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, now rebranded as X, let users share their content across these social media platforms.”

    What are APIs?
  9. November 2019

  10. The Namibian

    Instagram is one of the most popular apps in the world, with over 800 million users

    Source

    “Instagram is one of the most popular apps in the world, with over 800 million users.”

    The Influencer Starter Pack
  11. March 2019

  12. The Namibian

    Instagram is a platform on which Charmy Kurz showcases her workouts and physique

    Source

    “Thanks to her workouts and incredible physique, which she showcases on platforms such as Instagram, the Namibian-born model and singer secured a spot on the app Confident, which is known as the "world's largest female-only fitness community".”

    Getting Confident with Charmy Kurz
  13. February 2019

  14. The Namibian

    Instagram has a 'going live' feature that allows recording in real time

    Source

    “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

  15. The Namibian

    Instagram keeps live videos available on profiles for 24 hours

    Source

    “Feel like watching your live again? It'll be available on your profile for the next 24 hours on Instagram, for example.”

    You're About To Go Live
  16. May 2018

  17. The Namibian

    Instagram bombarded author with ads for fitness apps

    Source

    “As the ads bombard my Instagram timeline, I decided to try out one such app, Freeletics.”

    Technological Age of Health and Fitness
Opinion

Namibian creators struggle to monetize global online reach

The News

Namibian content creators face systemic barriers to monetizing their work despite reaching global audiences, including exclusion from payment platforms like PayPal, affiliate marketing programmes and freelance work sites that are unavailable or restrict access from Namibia. The author argues this reflects how the global digital system was designed with structural inequality, leaving Namibian creators with viewers but limited income opportunities.

18 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 18 April

  1. Namibian creators struggle to monetize global online reach

    Namibian content creators face systemic barriers to monetizing their work despite reaching global audiences, including exclusion from payment platforms like PayPal, affiliate marketing programmes and freelance work sites that are unavailable or restrict access from Namibia. The author argues this reflects how the global digital system was designed with structural inequality, leaving Namibian creators with viewers but limited income opportunities.

    18 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Lawyer criticizes local providers after Starlink rejected

    Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has criticized local internet service providers as "unreliable monopolies" following the government's rejection this week of Starlink's application to operate in Namibia, citing the company's failure to meet legal and regulatory requirements. Amoomo argued that Namibians are "stuck" with expensive and unreliable services from Telecom and MTC, while the regulatory authority Cran has warned the public against purchasing or subscribing to Starlink services as they are illegal under Namibian law.

    25 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 March

  1. TikTok bans accounts featuring sexualised AI-generated black women

    TikTok has removed 20 accounts after the BBC and researchers found dozens of unlabelled AI-generated videos of highly sexualised black female avatars on social media platforms, many linking to explicit content sites. Critics say the trend perpetuates racist exploitation and stereotypes of black women through exaggerated depictions and race-based terminology.

    23 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 8 March

  1. 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 →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. France's parliament backs bill banning social media for under-15s

    France's lower house voted 116-23 in favour of legislation that would ban under-15s from accessing platforms like Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok, with President Macron calling it a "major step" toward protecting children's mental health. The bill now goes to the Senate for approval, and similar restrictions are being considered in other European countries including Denmark, Greece, Spain and Ireland.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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