The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), in collaboration with Club de Madrid and Junior Chamber International Namibia (JCIN), hosted the Ethical Use of Social Media Seminar for Young Women in Politics.
The Bank of Namibia has condemned recent acts of currency mutilation circulating on social media.
The central bank warns of serious legal action against any person tampering with the features of the country's banknotes and new coinage series.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology has called on media houses to support government efforts in promoting the ethical use of social media and strengthening Namibia's national brand.
A Grade 1 teacher at Rogate Primary School in Otjwarongo, Gelda Waterboer, who had gone viral on social media for teaching children to report anyone touching their private parts, vowed to make it her mission to equip and advocate for the safety of children.
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has launched an ethical social media campaign that aims to encourage responsible online behaviour and tackle harmful practices.
The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs has confirmed the authenticity of a letter which is being circulated on social media.
The letter states that Treasury received authorisation to settle a N$60.9 million civil claim with Enercon.
The killing of an Otjinene resident has reignited long-forgotten tribal tensions in the community.
Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus has encouraged young people to use their digital literacy to explore opportunities around the world on the internet and social media platforms.
The police have called on Namibians with any evidence of social media speculations of child pornography to report it to the nearest police station to launch an investigation.
The Head of the Police Public Relations Division, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, says child pornography is against the law.
Social media has become a key driver of the tourism sector, as over 70% of bookings are currently done online.
This is after having to explore innovative and safe ways to stabilize the sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.
