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How social media has become a breeding ground for counterfeit sales

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Supporting digital entrepreneurs in Nigeria

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Innovative messaging app tailor-made for Malians

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How marketing with CSR at its heart can change the world

Leigh Andrews 14 May 2019

Instagram's @shop a curated showcase of shoppable products

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14 May 2019

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#AfricaMonth: Going viral - a double-edged sword for Nigerian brands?

Uzoma Ukah 13 May 2019

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Facebook chatbot world first for Heineken South Africa

Facebook chatbot world first for Heineken South Africa

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Reporting on China in Africa is too binary

Yu-Shan Wu 30 Apr 2019

When brands get social media engagement right

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Sheila Afari 26 Apr 2019

WhatsApp news: Tafel Lager launches groundbreaking campaign

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Facebook uses big data to aid humanitarian efforts in Africa

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Bizcommunity sends a clear message that Africa is open for business

Bizcommunity sends a clear message that Africa is open for business

dotAfrica 9 Apr 2019

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PwC releases consumer insights survey for 2019

PwC releases consumer insights survey for 2019

3 Apr 2019

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Juanita Pienaar 3 Apr 2019

Africa rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

Africa rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

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Ime Archibong, Facebook's vice president of product partnerships.

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Ime Archibong 26 Mar 2019

Why science matters so much in the era of fake news and fallacies

Why science matters so much in the era of fake news and fallacies

Tawana Kupe 25 Mar 2019

#HumanRightsDay: The human cost of journalism globally

#HumanRightsDay: The human cost of journalism globally

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Facebook wants to stop spreading fake news about vaccines

Facebook wants to stop spreading fake news about vaccines

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Deutsche Welle profiles women empowerment and achievement

Deutsche Welle profiles women empowerment and achievement

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YouTube pulls ads on anti-vax channels

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Nigeria urged not to cut social media during elections

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