insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Digital Expert Nrupesh Soni on Influencers and Elections Nov 20, 2024, 8:45 AM In an age where digital platforms dominate, influencers and content creators are emerging as critical players in shaping political discourse, especially among younger voters. Digital expert Nrupesh Soni recently shared his insights into this growing phenomenon, particularly its impact on elections in Namibia. Soni highlighted a notable shift in how young people consume information. "The way information is consumed currently by most of the youth […] todayNovember 20, 2024 6
insert_link Africa TikTok Announces Industry-First Sub-Saharan Africa Safety Advisory Council TikTok is taking major steps to boost safety on its platform across Sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its inaugural Safety Advisory Council and the expansion of its #SaferTogether community education campaign. By partnering with key stakeholders, including policymakers, members from academia, NGOs, and community leaders, TikTok aims to foster a collaborative approach to ensuring a secure and positive platform environment. This announcement was made at TikTok's Safety Summit […] todayAugust 22, 2024 61
insert_link Opinion Pieces Breaking Down Barriers to Life Insurance By Dinah Tjahere, Broker Consultant, Old Mutual Namibia Life insurance is generally perceived as a matter designated for the financially savvy. However, it is a key tool for financial stability that provides everyone with peace of mind. Unfortunately, many people, particularly those in underprivileged communities, struggle to obtain life insurance. These hurdles can stem from a combination of misunderstandings and constraints on traditional financial resources. A […] todayJuly 25, 2024 14
insert_link Africa Sanef calls for big tech companies to be held accountable, Namibia’s Competition Commission agrees The South African National Editors’ Forum has asked the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry, initiated by the Competition Commission of South Africa to consider getting Big Tech to look at fair compensation for using South African media content. Presentations were made by Chris Mcinga and Izak Minnaar, largely speaking on behalf of community media and the Press Council of SA. The Commission told SANEF that “X” (formerly Twitter) has […] todayMarch 5, 2024 43
insert_link Namibia Empowering Namibian Youth: SEE Namibia’s Call for Voter Education By Dilia Mazula In a bid to address the concerning trend of voter apathy among Namibian youth, Social Enabled Education Namibia (SEE Namibia), a youth-led organization, supported by the US Embassy in Namibia, is dedicated to providing comprehensive education on the democratic process. Commenting on the issue, during an interview with Future Media News, Joseph Ndondi, Executive Director of SEE Namibia, emphasized the critical role of voter and […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 74
insert_link Lifestyle Spending too much time online? Try these helpful tips to improve your digital wellness Impacts of excessive use of digital technologies range from physical problems to emotional concerns. (Shutterstock) Bindiya Dutt, University of Stavanger and Mary Lynn Young, University of British Columbia Using digital platforms is increasingly the only option to manage our daily lives, from filling out forms at the doctor’s office or government offices to ordering food, booking a cab, paying taxes, banking, shopping or dating. Often, people are coerced into using […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 22