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Namibians head for elections with confidence in the freedom of their press

Series: Afrobarometer Dispatch, 902

"According to the most recent Afrobarometer survey, Namibians value media freedom and broadly agree that the media should act as a watchdog over the government, constantly investigating and reporting on government mistakes and corruption. A majority say media freedom does exist in practice in their country, though one-fifth of adults disagree. While radio is the most popular news source in Namibia, more than four in 10 citizens also regularly obtain news via social media, television, and the Internet." (Summary)