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The Impact of Electricity Rationing on Digital Rights in Zambia
by ONeil Mbofwana|05 November 2024|Civic Tech, Digital Rights, Expanding the space, Internet Governance & Digital Rights, latest, Media Rights & Freedoms, Open Space Zambia Podcast, Open Spaces Zambia, Promoting Digital Rights and Democracy in Zambia, Re-Opening The Space, World Press Freedom Day
In the age of rapid digital transformation, connectivity is more than just a convenience, it...
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Bloggers of Zambia journey through the fact-checking revolution
by admin|27 August 2024|Fighting misinformation and promoting democracy in Zambia, Media Rights & Freedoms
Bloggers of Zambia’s five-month fact-checking and verification program with Code for Africa wasn’t just an...
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Fact-check: This post offering a cure for HIV is misleading
by admin|27 August 2024|Fighting misinformation and promoting democracy in Zambia
There’s currently no cure for HIV. This post on Facebook claiming to offer a cure...
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FALSE: The Simpsons did not predict monkeypox outbreak
by admin|27 August 2024|Fighting misinformation and promoting democracy in Zambia
The clip has been edited to create a conspiracy theory. A video circulating on X...
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FALSE: This video doesn’t show protesters in Nigeria carrying bags of rice donated by government
by admin|27 August 2024|Fighting misinformation and promoting democracy in Zambia
The video was recorded during a distribution exercise by the Aliko Dangote Foundation in Nigeria....
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FALSE: This image of toilets is not part of UPND’s development projects
by admin|27 August 2024|Fighting misinformation and promoting democracy in Zambia
The image dates back to at least October 2020, before UPND took over the government....
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ALTERED: This video advertising a new application endorsed by artist Yo Maps is doctored
by admin|19 August 2024|Fighting misinformation and promoting democracy in Zambia
Zambian music star Elton Mulenga popularly known as Yo Maps has distanced himself and his...
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Fact-check: Police Commissioner Yuyi Mwala has not resigned
by admin|16 August 2024|Fighting misinformation and promoting democracy in Zambia
Mwala has been transferred to a new position as the Luapula Province Commanding Officer. This...
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Fact-check: This image of Sun Snacks packaging claiming it is not meant for human consumption has been doctored
by admin|12 August 2024|Fighting misinformation and promoting democracy in Zambia
The image was altered to include the words ‘for dogs’ on the packaging. This image...
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FALSE: The Expulsion of the 9 Patriotic Front MPs from Parliament was not on the Basis of their Tribe
by ONeil Mbofwana|01 August 2024|Fighting misinformation and promoting democracy in Zambia
The June 2024 expulsion was based on constitutional provisions and procedural issues following expulsion from...
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