Closer to home - that being South Africa, social networking statistics show that Facebook penetration in South Africa is 9.30% compared to the country's population and 86.18% in relation to number of Internet users.

The total number of FB users in South Africa is reaching 4 567 640 and grew by more than 777 300 in the last 6 months.

Comparing these Facebook stats with the nearest countries by number of Facebook users shows that South Africa has 0.08% higher FB penetration than South Korea and 0.28% lower FB penetration than Marshall Islands.

As momentum builds in networking the continent, the benefits of connecting African communities become increasingly clear!

"Imagine an Africa where farmers can always find the best price for their produce, where students in remote villages can interact with teachers thousands of miles away. Imagine an Africa where remote video consultations enable doctors to diagnose rural patients who would otherwise go untreated. Imagine an Africa where the great urban centers are safer for citizens thanks to modern surveillance systems. Imagine Africa Connected." .. Ayelet Baron