Addis Ababa hosts first influencer summit to fight stereotypes, reclaim narrative from Western media

An ophthalmologist has stepped up to carry out an operation on a learner who is on the verge of losing his eyesight.

The good Samaritan responded after seeing a social media post about Ruston !Gudaob, a grade four pupil at Shalom Primary School in Otavi.

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has urged social media users to promote respectful and responsible online engagement.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has reiterated the importance of ethical and responsible social media use.

The government is making efforts to allow Namibian content creators to monetise social media platforms.
 
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare made the remarks during a meeting with the staff.
 

The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, has expressed concern over a video circulating on social media showing a minor allegedly drinking tombo. 

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.