Jemima Beukes

Press Freedom Under Threat in Namibia

The Federation of African Journalists and the International Federation of Journalists have condemned the growing repression of journalists in Namibia. In an online publication for yesterday, the two institutions have highlighted the case of senior journalist Jemima Beukes. According to the report, Beukes, who's a key figure in media advocacy, has faced workplace harassment, gender discrimination, and professional retaliation from the Network Media Hub following her critical reporting on the […]

4 March, 2025 102 2

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Dr. Sam Nujoma

Media Access Restricted at Nujoma’s Final Resting Place

During the burial of Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, at Heroes’ Acre, reports surfaced that only the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation was granted access near the mausoleum. Several media houses, including Future Media's One Africa TV, the Namibia Press Agency, and international outlets, were barred from covering the final moments of the historic event. Jemima Beukes from the Media Professionals Union weighed in:

3 March, 2025 44 2

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

13 November, 2024 26

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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:

12 November, 2024 42 4

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.

9 May, 2024 100

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.

4 April, 2024 81

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 […]

4 April, 2024 37

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.

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