Media Professionals Union Calls on Electoral Commission to Cease Harassing Journalists at Polling Stations

Media Professionals Union Calls on Electoral Commission to Cease Harassing Journalists at Polling Stations

The Media Professionals Union has demanded that the Electoral Commission of Namibia stop obstructing journalists covering the elections at Van Rhyn polling station. NAMPU states that journalists are being denied movement, kept on-site for extended hours, and unable to report freely due to battery and hunger issues. Acting Secretary-General Jemima Beukes condemned this interference, calling it a violation of media freedom and a threat to transparent election coverage. NAMPU urges […]

November 14, 2024 6

Local

NAMPU Demands That ECN Stop Harassing Journalists at The Polls

The Namibia Professionals’ Union (NAMPU) demands that the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) immediately cease its harassment and obstruction of journalists covering the elections at the Van Rhyn polling station. Journalists must be allowed to perform their work freely and without interference. Currently, journalists are hungry, their phones are flat, and they have been denied the freedom to move in and out of polling stations. This obstruction is unacceptable, as […]

November 14, 2024 4

World

Donald Trump has taken an early lead in the US election

Donald Trump has taken an early lead in the US election - as votes continue to be counted. His running mate JD Vance is feeling confident. Former US National Security Advisor in the Trump administration John Bolton says it's still too close to call. But Kristin Wolfe from Democrats UK says she's still optimistic Kamala Harris can win.

November 6, 2024 25

World

Tight race in US Presidential election, as results come in

Polls have closed across swathes of the United States, with the race for the White House too close to call between US Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.Trump, the Republican Party's nominee, is so far leading on the electoral map, but there's a long way to go, with most battleground states still undeclared. Benji Hyer reports.

November 6, 2024 26

World

Pennsylvania results not expected on election night

Pennsylvania has been a major focus for both the Trump and Harris campaigns, as polling shows the two candidates in a dead heat to claim the state's nineteen electoral college votes. However, as was the case four years ago, if the race is as close as predicted, a winner isn't expected to be declared on election night. Ira Spitzer reports from Philadelphia.

November 6, 2024 26

World

It’s Election Day eve in the United States

It's Election Day eve in the US and both Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are campaigning Monday in Pennsylvania, the battleground state with the largest number of electoral votes at stake. Kate Fisher reports from Washington:

November 5, 2024 22

Namibia

CRAN urges broadcasters to uphold standards for 2024 election coverage

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has called on broadcasters to comply with the Broadcasting Code during the 2024 election coverage period, which runs from 26 September to 24 November 2024. Legal Advisor: Complaints & Enforcement at CRAN, Simson Shimakeleni said broadcasters must provide equal airtime to all political parties, maintain transparent news reporting, and avoid discriminatory advertising practices. On polling day, broadcasters are required to refrain from […]

September 30, 2024 41

Namibia

Journalists urged to prepare for fair election coverage

The Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Audrin Mathe, said that journalists must acquire basic knowledge of relevant topics to ensure effective and fair election coverage. Mathe made the remarks during the closing ceremony of a journalist training workshop on election reporting in Windhoek.

September 16, 2024 36

Namibia

Media Ombudsman releases election monitoring report

The office of the Media Ombudsman, in collaboration with its partners, has released the findings from the recently launched 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections Media Monitoring Report. The report includes media coverage from June to July 2024. Media Ombudsman, Dr John Nakuta. The report suggests that having manifestos ready early—ideally by January—could create better engagement with the media and ensure more comprehensive coverage. The report also […]

August 28, 2024 42