Namibia's commitment to transparency and open communication has helped the country remain a beacon for media freedom in Africa.

These were the remarks of the Executive Director in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Dr. Audrin Mathe, who spoke during the opening ceremony of the 10th edition of the International Festival of Freedom of Expression and the Press.

Many journalists in Africa work under difficult conditions, with harassment and threats a daily part of their lives.

The Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Dr. Audrin Mathe, is urging Information and Media Officers working for the Ministry to focus on the positive stories about development in Namibia.

The ED was speaking at a refresher workshop for Information and Media Officers about revamping government publications to bring information closer to the people.

Dr. Mathe says the job of MICT writers is to paint a positive picture of what is happening in the country.