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@GwenLister1

Journo, free speech advocate, founder/editor (1985-2011) The Namibian; Exec Chair, Namibia Media Trust. I've got opinions for Africa.

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  1. 11h

    Hey, , you let that creep off easy.

    2 retweets 1 like
  2. 13h

    Congrats to all staff at The Namibian on 32 years! Keep the flag flying for freedom of speech & media and independent, quality journalism!

    Today is celebrating 32 years of 'Telling It Like It Is'
    6 replies . 26 retweets 55 likes
  3. 17h

    I can't even. 😳

    Walter Sisulu University has confirmed that one of their students mistakenly received a R14million deposit. TT
    3 replies . 1 retweet
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    Aug 28

    . how many times do we have to tell you? You can keep tweeting, but we won't pay the .

    1,228 replies . 11,030 retweets 24,637 likes
  5. Aug 29

    Pure mismanagement and lack of proper planning at Natis.

    Natis will not issue drivers' license cards for the next three months
    5 retweets 3 likes
  6. Aug 29

    These mega-rich so-called evangelists are the worst, and I pity the poor suckers they prey on who fall for their tricks.

    4 retweets 17 likes
  7. Aug 29

    No journalist worthy of the name would do this deliberately. Shame on him.

    He didn't trust journalists, so he became one. Then he shared a fake photo and says it's your fault for believing it
    1 like
  8. Aug 29

    's and campaigning to ensure we don't go the same way.

    Zim's new Bill has ugly echoes of the SA Bill - crimes for online 'falsehoods', bullying etc
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    Aug 28

    This is critically important...

    There's a clear distinction between cyber crimes and online speech - and govts shouldn't combat one by taking a swipe at the other.
    2 retweets 2 likes
  10. Aug 29

    . Please don't change my tweets. I never said that.

    Replying to @GwenLister1
    RT : There's a clear distinction between potato crimes and online speech - and govts shouldn't combat one by taking a swi…
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    Aug 28

    Gwen Lister gives dictionaries to Tutaleni Pinehas & Sakeus Iikela, two young reporters she is mentoring, to help hone writing skills.

    8 retweets 17 likes
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    Aug 28

    Good writing skills are fundamental to the craft of journalism & reading & vocabulary are key to developing them, says

    6 retweets 8 likes
  13. Aug 28

    Confirmation bias and why reason seems to fail us. An interesting read.

    Why facts don't change our minds:
    1 reply . 3 retweets 4 likes
  14. Aug 28

    There's a clear distinction between cyber crimes and online speech - and govts shouldn't combat one by taking a swipe at the other.

    10 years in jail for "people who abuse social media" under proposed Bill
    5 replies . 19 retweets 22 likes
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    Aug 26

    Angola parly creates new position "President Emeritus" 4 dos Santos, bestowing presidential benefits, like he can't be prosecuted for crimes

    97 replies . 611 retweets 267 likes
  16. Aug 27

    But on your own admission, you don't (perhaps can't) read. 🙄

    A great book by a great guy, highly recommended!
    2 replies . 1 like
  17. Aug 26

    : don't repeat the mistakes of history. Let's not only remember heroes, but victims too. Sometimes they're the same.

    3 replies . 10 retweets 21 likes
  18. Aug 25

    Access & affordability must be addressed by broadband policy, says Paul Rowney. Regulator needs law asap, but best get it right from outset.

    1 retweet 1 like
  19. Aug 25

    CRAN's Jochen Traut says Harambee target of 80% coverage for by 2020 is absolutely do-able.

    5 retweets 2 likes
  20. Aug 25

    Public (affordable) access to internet is vital, but it's pricey & only 25% of are online (23% women) - Onica Makwakwa

    5 retweets 4 likes

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