Africa Links 24 with Timo Shihepo
Published on 2024-11-26 17:00:00
Namibia’s 2024 election has taken a turn, with traditional campaigns overshadowed by a digital battleground of insults, influencers, misinformation and paid propaganda.
Social media has become the epicentre of political warfare, where candidates and supporters trade insults, amplify fake news and use influencers to sway voters.
Insults are mostly traded between supporters of ruling party Swapo and the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC).
Digital warfare has also led to…
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