insert_link Namibia Media union officially certified by Labour Commissioner by Ellen Shihepo, One Africa Windhoek - The Namibia Media Professionals Union (NAMPU) received official certification on 13 December 2024, under the Labour Act. Acting Secretary General Jemima Beukes called it a milestone and a reminder of the continued fight for journalists' rights and better working conditions. today16 December, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today14 November, 2024
insert_link Local Palestinian journalists covering Gaza awarded 2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize Palestinian journalists covering Gaza have been named as laureates of the 2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize, following the recommendation of an International Jury of media professionals. The Award Ceremony will take place on 2 May in the margins of the World Press Freedom Conference in Santiago, Chile. “In these times of darkness and hopelessness, we wish to share a strong message of solidarity and recognition […] today3 May, 2024
