Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus has expressed disappointment over reports that some individuals are misleading traditional leaders in the Kunene Region by claiming that the ministry’s network tower expansion coverage efforts are intended to grab land.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, says misinformation about vaccines undermines public trust.
The media is urged to fact-check information before disseminating it to avoid misleading the public.
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), Dr. Elsie Nghikembua, says addressing the spread of fake news, disinformation, and misinformation should be a priority.
She said this phenomenon has become one of the biggest challenges to the management of elections.
John Nakuta, the Media Ombudsman of Namibia, says there is a reduction in disinformation and misinformation during the current pre-election period compared to the lead-up to the 2019 Presidential and National Assembly Elections.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia's (ECN) De Wet Siluka has warned the public to refrain from spreading false information in relation to the elections.
Siluka emphasised the importance of verification of information from ECN before sharing it.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into African newsrooms, sparking both excitement and concern.
AI tools are being used to automate routine tasks like news writing, data analysis, and even anchoring, allowing for faster news production.
To achieve sustainable development, it is necessary for journalists to report accurately, timely, and comprehensively on environmental issues and their consequences, as well as on possible solutions.
Misinformation has allegedly created the perception that there is currently a hazardous, radioactive storage facility at Swakopmund.
Municipality Chief Executive Officer Archie Benjamin says the council has not given approval to anyone to set up the facility as public consultations are ongoing.
Myths and misinformation around the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination are hampering progress to conquer cervical cancer.
