insert_link World Namibia ranks among top democracies in Sub-Saharan Africa President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Photo by Simon Maina/AFP via Getty Images. Namibia is one of the highest-rated countries in Sub-Saharan Africa in terms of democratic performance. That is according to the Democracy Perception Index (DPI) 2025. The report, published by Nira Data in partnership with the Alliance of Democracies, surveyed over 111,000 people across 100 countries. Namibia scored an average of 3.17 out of 5, placing it just behind Senegal, which […] today15 May, 2025
insert_link Namibia Former Ombudsman Calls for Judicial Protection Against Abuse of Power Former Ombudsman John Walters emphasizes the importance of the judiciary in safeguarding the rights of the poor from being oppressed by the wealthy through lawsuits that could suppress freedom of speech. Speaking to local media, he expressed strong confidence in Namibia's judiciary, describing it as the cornerstone of the country's democracy adding that If the judiciary fails, then our democracy fails. today13 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia INTERVIEW: Boro Ndungula Demands Action After Cannabis March Rejection Background: The Rejection of the March Boro Ndungula, the Secretary General of the Ganja Users of Namibia, has spoken out after the police rejected their application for a cannabis legalization march. The rejection came from concerns raised by the Inspector General of Namibia’s police, who cited the participation of foreigners—specifically from South Africa and Europe—as a security risk. Ndungula, however, argues that these concerns are unfounded and undermine […] today20 November, 2024
Lifestyle Elon Musk’s feud with Brazilian judge is much more than a personal spat − it’s about national sovereignty, freedom of speech and the rule of law Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes faces off against X’s Elon Musk. Ton Molina/NurPhoto via Getty Images / AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth By Yasmin Curzi de Mendonça, University of Virginia It is easy to get distracted by the barbs, swipes and bluster of the ongoing and very public spat between the world’s richest man and a fierce justice on Brazil’s highest court. Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of […] today9 September, 2024
insert_link Videos Russia classifies Radio Free Europe as an ‘undesirable organisation’ Russia has labelled US-funded broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) an "undesirable organisation", according to a registry held by the country's Justice Ministry. Previously, RTL/RL was identified as a "foreign agent". The ruling to add it to the list as "undesirable" was made on February 20th, with RFE/RL being the 142nd entity labelled this way. The "undesirable organisation" law was adopted in 2015 by the Kremlin and regulates NGOs and […] today22 February, 2024
insert_link Videos Will Assange case have chilling effect on journalists, whistleblowers ‘risking 175 years in prison?’ Lawyers for the American government argued on Wednesday before a London court why they think Julian Assange should face espionage charges in the United States, in response to a last-ditch bid by his defense to stop the extradition of the WikiLeaks founder. Assange’s lawyers are asking the High Court to grant him a new appeal — his last legal roll of the dice in the long-running legal saga that has kept […] today21 February, 2024
insert_link World UN human rights office ‘appalled’ by Alexei Navalny’s death in prison The UN human rights office OHCHR said it was appalled at the news on Friday that jailed Russian opposition leader, and lawyer Alexei Navalny had died in prison. today19 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia President Geingob supported freedom of speech and journalist safety: Aochamub By Andreas Thomas Former President Hage Geingob was a staunch believer in the rule of law, particularly in freedom of speech, media freedom, and the safety of journalists. This is how the late president’s former press secretary, Albertus Aochamub, who is currently the Namibian Ambassador to France, remembered his former principal. “What was important was his belief in the rule of law. And press freedom for him […] today14 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia Media Trust reflects on Geingob’s impact on press freedom In the wake of President Hage Geingob's passing, a number of voices have attested to the flourishing of press freedom in Namibia under his leadership. With the country historically known for its commitment to press freedom, consistently ranking high in global indices, we spoke to Zoé Titus, Director at Namibia Media Trust. Namibia ranks 22 out of 180 in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index. It has dropped 4 places, […] today5 February, 2024
