Social media platform subject to age-restriction proposals and content moderation in Namibian coverage.
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The Namibian
Instagram experienced 9% increase in consumption
“YouTube consumption increased by 15%, while Instagram rose by 9%.”
TikTok fuels Namibia’s data consumption boomThe Namibian
Instagram is a digital account platform musicians may leave behind as an asset containing digital content
“Most musicians today do not just leave CDs and old cassettes. They leave Google accounts, Facebook pages, Instagram, YouTube channels, streaming profiles, digital distributors, cloud storage, email accounts and hard drives.”
The Dead Musician’s Music and Digital EstateThe Namibian
Instagram is referenced as a source of slay queens that women blame for hunger for fake lifestyles
The Namibian
Instagram was banned by Nepal's government for not complying with registration deadline
“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 protestsThe Namibian
Instagram is alleged to have caused young people to suffer from mental health issues
“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, surveillanceThe Namibian
Instagram lets users share their content across social media platforms
“Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, now rebranded as X, let users share their content across these social media platforms.”
What are APIs?The Namibian
Instagram is one of the most popular apps in the world, with over 800 million users
“Instagram is one of the most popular apps in the world, with over 800 million users.”
The Influencer Starter PackThe Namibian
Instagram is a platform on which Charmy Kurz showcases her workouts and physique
“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 KurzThe Namibian
Instagram has a 'going live' feature that allows recording in real time
“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 LiveThe Namibian
Instagram keeps live videos available on profiles for 24 hours
“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 LiveData services generated N$944 million in revenue during the second quarter of 2026, making it the largest source of income for Namibia's telecommunications sector. Total telecommunications revenue was N$1.9 billion between April and June, a 12% increase from the previous quarter, with mobile data usage rising to 30.8 million gigabytes, an 11% increase from the previous quarter.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Data services generated N$944 million in revenue during the second quarter of 2026, making it the largest source of income for Namibia's telecommunications sector. Total telecommunications revenue was N$1.9 billion between April and June, a 12% increase from the previous quarter, with mobile data usage rising to 30.8 million gigabytes, an 11% increase from the previous quarter.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Under Namibia's Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Protection Act of 1994, copyright in a musical work lasts for the author's lifetime and for 50 years from the end of the year in which the author died. Copyright can be treated as movable property and may pass through a will or the law governing the deceased estate, making a songwriter's catalogue a potential asset of their estate.
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Somalia's Communications and Technology Minister told the BBC that WhatsApp's planned feature allowing users to chat via usernames rather than phone numbers could pose a security risk and make it harder to counter criminals and militants. The government has approached Meta about its concerns, citing Somalia's reliance on mobile money and the risk of financial fraud and scams, particularly given al-Shabab's use of WhatsApp for extortion and propaganda.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →