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Meta Platforms has started trialling a paid WhatsApp tier offering themes, premium stickers and expanded chat pinning.
South Africa’s mobile operators earned R10.4-billion less in 2025 despite carrying 21% more voice traffic.
AI rivals will be allowed on WhatsApp for a year, Meta said, aiming to head off a possible order from EU antitrust regulators.
Meta’s WhatsApp has been completely blocked in Russia for allegedly failing to comply with local law.
The EU has charged Meta Platforms with breaching antitrust rules by blocking AI rivals from WhatsApp.
WhatsApp has begun offering users an advanced security mode, letting users opt into stronger protections against hackers.
New WhatsApp calling integration gives agents seamless voice, chat and social media tools in one platform.
A dispute between WhatsApp and the Information Regulator of South Africa has been settled out of court.
Maski provides one-on-one tutoring to school-aged learners via an AI-powered WhatsApp chat interface.