Namibia vulnerable to election misinformation

Namibia vulnerable to election misinformation

The scourge of mis- and disinformation is about to become even more conspicuous, as campaigning for Namibia’s Presidential and National Assembly elections is approaching its business end. Information deputy minister Modestus Amutse said the country faces challenges in...
New hope to curb disinformation with Namibia Fact Checking website

New hope to curb disinformation with Namibia Fact Checking website

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has launched Namibia’s first fact-checking initiative, Namibia Fact Check, an initiative that aims to verify public statements and media reports. The IPPR is a member of the ACTION Namibia Coalition, a local network of...