swahili
[noun]
Ombwe la habari
Maana (Definition)
A complete lack of verified news or official communication regarding a crisis.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
information blackout / data vacuum
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
info blackout
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Tech & Journalism Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Ombwe la habari lilisababisha uvumi kuenea kwa kasi."
Translation: An information blackout caused rumors to spread rapidly.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):