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IPPR urges public to be discerning about information dissemination

IPPR urges public to be discerning about information dissemination

Written by Vita Angula on 19 September 2019.

WINDHOEK 19 SEP (NAMPA) – The Institute of Public Policy and Research (IPPR) has urged users of social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp to be more discerning about the information they choose to read and share.
Speaking at a panel discussion and launch of a briefing paper titled ‘Fake News and Namibian elections’ on Wednesday, panellist and research associate at the IPPR, Frederico Links said fake news is false information compiled and distributed with the intention to mislead readers, especial ...

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