insert_link Namibia Media Professionals’ Union Applauds Transparency And Criticizes Political Interference in Press Freedom The Media Professionals’ Union has praised the Information and Communication Technology ministry for confirming the dismissal of New Era’s managing editor, Johnathan Beukes, highlighting it as a rare act of transparency. However, the union emphasized the deeper concern that Beukes' firing was linked to his commitment to true journalism, pointing to ongoing political interference that threatens press freedom in the country. Acting Secretary General, Jemima Beukes todayNovember 13, 2024 16
insert_link 4 Namibia Media Professionals Union Adresses Jonathan Beukes’ New Era Removal The Namibia Media Professionals Union has strongly condemned the escalating interference and censorship within the local media, highlighted by the alleged forced removal of Jonathan Beukes from his position at New Era Publication Corporation on the eve of national elections. The organization's Secretary General, Jemima Beukes: todayNovember 12, 2024 25 4
insert_link Namibia Workshop validates media monitoring tools for local elections As Namibia prepares for the Presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for 27 November 2024, the Media Ombudsman and other stakeholders hosted a media and elections monitoring tool validation workshop in Windhoek on Tuesday. During elections, media monitoring provides benchmarks to judge the fairness of the election process and evaluates compliance with international standards and local regulations on election coverage. Local journalist Jemima Beukes attended the workshop. todayMay 9, 2024 71
insert_link Namibia Namibia Media Professionals Union condemns journalist’s assault The Namibia Media Professionals Union has condemned the alleged assault, on the 2nd of April 2024, of a female journalist by a male editor of a prominent newspaper. This comes after a case of common assault was opened by the alleged victim at the Otjomuise Police Station in Windhoek. NAMPU acting Secretary General Jemima Beukes. todayApril 4, 2024 66
insert_link Oshiwambo Ehangano lyaatoolinkundana tali kondema ehepeko lyaatoolinkundana aakiintu Ehangano lyo Namibia Media Professionals Union NAMPU,ohela olya kondema eponokelo nenge edhengo taku hokololwa lyomutoolinkundana omukiintu komudhindi goonkundana omulumentu koshifokundaneki. Shika osha landula oshipotha shoka sha patululwa koshihakanwa kosasiyona yopolisi ya Otjomuise. Omushangwa gwiikundaneki gwa pitithwa komupopiliko gopolisi yoshilongo Dep Comm Kauna Shikwambi okwati mu 01st April kegumbo lili mo Khomasdal,oondjuma odha tukuka pokati kaantu yaali,noku etitha olugodhdi,ndoka lweetitha omutooliinkundana omukiintu gomimvo 30 a patulule oshipotha mu 2nd April. Ayehe […] todayApril 4, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Women in Media organization facilitates generous donation to Tsumkwe Secondary School The Women in Media organization, established by journalists Jemima Beukes and Limba Mupetami, recently facilitated a generous donation to Tsumkwe Secondary School. This initiative, made possible through the support of Rössing Uranium, Uranium One Group, Pupkewitz Motors, and the Agra Staff Initiative Fund, included the provision of school uniforms, stationery, sanitary products, toiletries, and a welcoming dinner for the learners. Here is Jemima Beukes. todayJanuary 17, 2024 18