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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Misinformation

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Namibia

Judiciary Rejects Amupanda’s Transparency Claims

The Judiciary has dismissed allegations by activist and politician Dr. Job Amupanda regarding a lack of transparency in appointing a second Deputy Judge-President. In a statement, it denounced the misinformation circulating on social media, emphasizing that such claims undermine its integrity and impartiality.Vikitoria Hango is the Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Office of the Judiciary:  

todayFebruary 26, 2025 27

Namibia

Judiciary dismisses Amupanda’s claims on Deputy Judge-President appointment

Supreme Court of Namibia The Judiciary has dismissed allegations by activist and politician Dr. Job Amupanda, who claimed a lack of transparency in the appointment of a second Deputy Judge-President. In a statement, the Judiciary rejected what it described as misinformation circulating on social media, stressing that such claims undermine its integrity and impartiality. Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Office of the Judiciary, Vikitoria Hango, reaffirmed the institution’s […]

todayFebruary 25, 2025 27

Namibia

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 […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025 34

Namibia

Namibia Fact Check, Africa Check discuss future of election monitoring

    Namibia Fact Check, in collaboration with Africa Check, held an election fact-checking coalition review conference in Windhoek on Wednesday. The purpose of the conference was to assess their efforts in combating misinformation and disinformation during the 2024 Presidential elections.   Frederico Links from Namibia Fact Check stressed the importance of evaluating the coalition's response and discussing future strategies.     He noted that as the elections approach, it […]

todayJanuary 30, 2025 31

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 […]

todayJanuary 8, 2025 42

Nam Elections 2024

INTERVIEW: Kristine Shetunyenga on Young Voters: A Key Demographic for Namibia’s 2024 Elections

  As Namibia's 2024 elections draw closer, the political landscape is increasingly shaped by young voters, whose enthusiasm and decisions could determine the country's future leadership. Kristine Shetunyenga, the PR and Marketing Manager for Social Enabled Education Namibia, weighed in on the growing importance of this demographic and shared her insights on what young people are seeking from political parties. Young Voters’ Growing Interest in Politics Shetunyenga is confident that […]

todayNovember 25, 2024 16

Nam Elections 2024

UNESCO Survey Indicates Two-Thirds of Influencers Skip Content Verification

A new UNESCO survey shows that two-thirds of influencers do not verify the accuracy of content before sharing it. This finding is part of the organization's groundbreaking study, set to be revealed at a press conference on Tuesday. In its first-ever global survey, UNESCO has collected data from content creators in 45 countries, shedding light on their practices and the ethical dilemmas they encounter. Digital Media Expert Nrupesh Soni:

todayNovember 20, 2024 84

Namibia

NAMPA Denies Political Influence in Decision-Making Process

The Namibia Press Agency has responded to allegations by Dr. Job Shipululo Amupanda, who claimed that the Agency’s decision to revoke the secondment of Mr. Confidence Musariri to New Era Publication Corporation was politically motivated. In a press release, NAMPA’s Board reaffirmed its commitment to impartiality, stating that the decision was based purely on merit and evidence, with no political interference. NAMPA emphasized its dedication to transparency, integrity, and maintaining […]

todayNovember 18, 2024 19