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Namibia

 ICT Ministry and editors discuss ethics and integrity in social media use

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has met with editors from various media outlets to discuss the ethical use of social media and promote responsible digital communication. The engagement, conducted on Monday, 6 October, was aimed at strengthening media integrity in the online space, with the ministry raising the need for collaboration between government and the media to combat misinformation and ensure ethical standards are upheld across all […]

today6 October, 2025

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:  

today26 February, 2025

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 […]

today25 February, 2025

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 […]

today21 February, 2025