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Frederico Links

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Etokolo lya Namibia okuulika komufala gotango gomauyelele oshili onkatu ya simana okutula miilonga pakuudha o Access to Information Act of 2022-IPPR

Oshiputudhilo sho Institute for Public Policy Research oshati etokolo lya Namibia okuulika komufala gotango gomauyelele oshili onkatu ya simana okutula miilonga pakuudha o Access to Information Act of 2022. O The Brief oya lopota kutya ta popi petamekitho lyo Procurement Tracker yongaashingeyi,omupekapeki mo IPPR Frederico Links okwati oveta otayi ka pa aakwashigwwana,aatoolinkundana oshowo omahangano goshigwana uuthemba wopaveta ,ompito yoku mona omikanda dhoku landa omayakulo niilongomwa yepangelo,mwa kwatela oku nongonona omaindilo […]

today11 November, 2025

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Business / Economics

Report Flags Rising Use of Procurement Exemptions

The 29th edition of the Procurement Tracker has raised alarm over the government’s growing reliance on procurement exemptions. Researcher Frederico Links from the Institute for Public Policy Research warns that while exemptions are meant to accelerate spending, they could erode transparency, accountability, and value for money. He urges authorities to maintain a balance between efficiency and integrity in public procurement.   

today14 October, 2025

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Namibia

Meta to replace fact-checkers with community notes

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced plans to overhaul its content review policies by removing third-party fact-checkers and introducing user-generated community notes to moderate misinformation. The move comes amid criticism from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his Republican allies, who have long accused the company of censoring right-wing voices through its fact-checking initiatives. Meta, which boasts over three billion users globally, defended the policy shift as […]

today8 January, 2025

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Nam Elections 2024

Concerns Raised Over Foreign Influence in Local Election Smear Campaigns

Namibia Fact Check has expressed concerns about social media attacks on opposition candidate Panduleni Itula, suggesting foreign interference may be involved. Editor Frederico Links warned that these campaigns could threaten Namibia's electoral democracy. He compared the attacks to similar trends in other African countries. Links also pointed to past concerns about Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF meddling in Namibian politics, which has been denied. He urged electoral authorities to act to prevent manipulation […]

today25 November, 2024

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Namibia

Fact-Checking Coalition Launched Ahead of November 2024 Elections

As the November elections approach in an increasingly competitive political environment, several media outlets and civil society organisations are collaborating to establish a fact-checking coalition. Supported by funding from the Google News Initiative, this effort aims to help voters critically evaluate information and make well-informed choices.Frederico Links from Namibia fact check.  

today8 October, 2024

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Namibia

ICT Minister Presents Key Regulations for Access to Information Act

Information and Communication Technology Minister, Emma Theofelus, has introduced regulations essential for implementing the Access to Information Act, 2022. Approved by the National Assembly, these regulations detail the procedures for appointing the Information Commissioner and Deputy Information Commissioner, vital roles for promoting transparency and accountability. A five-member Selection Committee will oversee the appointment process. Research Associate at the Institute for Public Policy Research, Frederico Links.  

today11 June, 2024

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Namibia

Namibia holds steady at 59 on corruption index

Over two-thirds of countries have scored below 50 out of 100 on the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index, indicating serious corruption problems. And Namibia maintaining its ranking of 59 and a score of 49, we contacted Institute for Public Policy Research Associate Frederico Links for comment.

today1 February, 2024