In the high-stakes world of journalism, trust is a form of currency. When a reporter steps onto the global stage under the banner of a reputable institution like the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), the audience naturally grants them a degree of authority. However, recent events involving Wamundila Muyoba Chilinda, a Lusaka-based correspondent, have cast a shadow over that professional contract. Chilinda, who is known for his vocal support of Zambia’s ruling UPND party, recently found himself at the center of a controversy involving the spreading of misinformation regarding the burial arrangements of Zambia’s sixth president, Edgar Lungu. In a move…

The Indian government has found itself battling a wave of misinformation regarding the E20 ethanol-blending program—a policy that integrates 20% ethanol into petrol to promote sustainability. Recently, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued a comprehensive, ten-point rebuttal to address viral claims that have unsettled motorists and environmentalists alike. From fears of engine corrosion and voided insurance to myths about sugar-hungry insects and massive water wastage, the narrative circulating online has often strayed far from scientific reality. By clearing the air, the government aims to reframe the initiative, emphasizing that the program is not a spontaneous experiment, but a…