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Kenya: 'Vibecampo' could be the next big social network
A group of six young bloggers and app developers in Kenya have created a website for university and college students to boost their social networking experience and to showcase their talents and skills.
The site is Vibecampo and it also has a mobile app.
VibeCampo is a social media networking platform for young Kenyans between the ages of 18 and 35 years, using a common ground of campus membership.
It was launched in May 2014, after reaching the first userbase target of 1000. Under the...
Related topics : college students' social networking experiences on facebook / how many college students use social networking sites / college student social network / social media networking websites / social networking website developers
Zimbabwe proposes tighter controls over social media after anti-government protests
Zimbabwe's government is drafting a law to penalize “abusive” usage of social media with five-year jail terms in its latest measures to regulate the cyber space law and order, the state media has reported.
The legislation, which is contained in the Computer Crime and Cyber Crime Bill would supplement the National ICT Policy which is still being developed, and is part of the government’s response to recent anti-government protests that have largely been organized and shared via social...
Related topics : new social media websites 2016 / social media proposal / social media report
South Africa contemplates regulating social media [The Morning Call]
The South African State Security ministry through Minister David Mahlobo are thinking of regulating social media to counter "false narratives" and the spread of fake news. The minister confirmed SA could already be eavesdropping when he said they already know what everyone is up to and those calling for regime change.…
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