The Editors Forum of Namibia (EFN) has described the late President Hage G. Geingob as a champion of the free press.

Further commending his direct involvement in promoting free media, which they say had a long-term impact not only on Namibia but also on the international media.

President Hage Geingob has reiterated his commitment that no journalists would be persecuted or threatened but urged the scribes to be truthful in their reports as per the media code of ethics.