The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Stanley Similo, highlighted the importance of ethical reporting on stories related to gender-based violence (GBV) as well as protecting the identity and dignity of victims despite their age, race or gender.

The Editors Forum of Namibia's Chairperson, Toivo Ndjebela, has emphasised the importance of accountability and inclusive engagement within the media sector. 

He highlighted the long-standing challenge of handling complaints involving media entities that are not part of the EFN. 

Chief Executive Officers and Directors General from public broadcasters across the SADC region have completed a special training programme focused on governance, financial management, and leadership in the media sector.

The President of the Southern African Broadcasting Association (SABA), Stanley Similo, has called on African media to take charge of telling the continent’s story.

The media is urged to fact-check information before disseminating it to avoid misleading the public. 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into African newsrooms, sparking both excitement and concern. 

AI tools are being used to automate routine tasks like news writing, data analysis, and even anchoring, allowing for faster news production.