Social media considered key driver in tourism sector post COVID-19

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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.

Namibia currently has over 100,000 online booking establishments.
    
Namibia Media Holdings CEO Albe Botha says booking online has allowed for easier cancellation policies.

This has however also posed a challenge for some establishments to plan, while those that do not have cancellation policies tend to lose out on customers.

Toxicity on social media cause of low voter turnout during SADC member states elections

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The Executive Committee Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission says one of the causes of poor voter turnout and a lack of public trust during elections in SADC member states is the toxicity on social media.

Priscilla Chigumba highlighted this at the 24th Annual General Meeting of the Electoral Commission Forum of SADC countries at Swakopmund.

Chigumba says toxic comments on elections on various social media platforms also destroy public trust between the citizens and their government.