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The event concluded with a panel discussion moderated by Prof. Eno Akpabio, on press freedom, with a focus on how digitalisation affects traditional media, and how Tech Giants should compensate traditional media for news that is frequently monetized by these entities.
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Other speakers were Mr Rod April Secretary General-Namibia National commission, Mr Peter Denk, Deputy Chairperson of the Editor’s Forum of Nam and Mr. Moussa Elkadhum, UNESCO Country Director.
Mr Elkadhum quoted the 2021/22 report on media trends: https://www.unesco.org/reports/world-media-trends/2021/en
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H.E. @SinikkaAntila EU Ambassador to Namibia also delivered remarks at the event. Amb. Antila reaffirmed the EU's global commitment to speak up against any restriction on freedom of expression and censorship, as free press is a cornerstone of democracy.
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The World Press Freedom Day was celebrated today, 5 May 2022 under the theme “Journalism Under Digital Siege,” at @NUST_Namibia
@MICTNamibia Minister Hon. Dr. Peya Mushelenga, delivered the keynote address and assured government’s commitment to press freedom.
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RT @AUC_MoussaFaki: I was honoured to be received by President João Lourenço in Luanda today.I briefed him on preparations of the extraordinary AU summit on Terrorism&Anti-Constitutional Changes of Govt in Africa to be held 28 May in Malabo.We also discussed matters of regional &continental concern.
RT @SAYoF_SADC: #SADCYouthNews Our AU Ambassador for Peace representing #SADC @cy_chigwenya @AUC_PAPS in Ghana with over 20 young politicians from @YDUA_AFRICA . Step by step youth in decision making #SADCYouth @maprude @itsorit
RT @NamMediaTrust: Prof. Eno Akpabio of Unam moderates this year's WPFD panel discussion on "Digital Transparency: Sharing Revenues Equitably to Support Ethical Journalism."
Dr. Wanja Njunga @NUST_Namibia delivering the vote of thanks and moving to the panel discussion “Digital Transparency: Sharing Revenues Equitably to Support Ethical Journalism “. Coming in 5 mins!
Hon Dr. Peya Mushelenga on challenges of digitalisation and responsibilities of big corporate actors. @MICTNamibia GRN committed to ensuring the freedom of press as fundamental for flourishing democracy. Access to info to be ensured and law through public consultation.
HE EU Amb. @SinikkaAntila on the EU’s initiatives to preserve and enhance press freedom as a cornerstone for democracy. Upcoming information Services Act, initiative to protect journalists, as well as a flagship @EUvsDisinfo .
Thank you @NUST_Namibia Choir for a beautiful performance during the #wpfd2022
@MoussaElkadhum UNESCO Country Director quoting the 2021/22 report on media trends, also commemorating 455 journalists killed on duty between 2016-21.https://www.unesco.org/reports/world-media-trends/2021/en
Journalism under digital siege - Mr. Peter Denk, Deputy Chairperson of the Editors’ Forum of Namibia recalls the increasing challenges faced by online journalists in particular women. Public trust erosion through disinformation is a danger to global society. @EUvsDisinfo
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