Media Monitoring

Media Ombudsman Warns of Rising Misinformation in Elections

The Media Ombudsman, Christie Keulder, has raised concerns over the growing spread of misinformation and disinformation in the country’s electoral process. Speaking at the Media Monitoring Report on the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections in Windhoek, Keulder stressed that Namibia is already experiencing the impact of false information campaigns. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream for […]

February 21, 2025 26

Namibia

Late release of political party manifestos risks voter confusion

Following the release of a media monitoring report on election coverage by the Office of the Media Ombudsman on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, Dr. Wanja Njuguna, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Journalism and Media Technology at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), raised concerns about the timing of political party manifestos. She pointed out that releasing these documents late in the election cycle could negatively impact […]

August 29, 2024 108

Namibia

Media Ombudsman releases election monitoring report

The office of the Media Ombudsman, in collaboration with its partners, has released the findings from the recently launched 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections Media Monitoring Report. The report includes media coverage from June to July 2024. Media Ombudsman, Dr John Nakuta. The report suggests that having manifestos ready early—ideally by January—could create better engagement with the media and ensure more comprehensive coverage. The report also […]

August 28, 2024 56