The protection of female journalists from harassment and violence came under the spotlight during the handover ceremony of the Windhoek Declaration Certificate of Inscription in Windhoek on Friday.

Namibia joined the world in observing World Press Freedom Day, with the official handover of the Windhoek Declaration inscription certificate.

The declaration was adopted in Windhoek 35 years ago and remains an important part of global efforts to promote a free, independent, and responsible press.

Namibia has recorded an improvement in its standing on the global press freedom index, reaffirming its position as one of Africa's leading voices for media freedom and democratic expression.

To mark Press Freedom Day, the NMT Media Foundation warned that reporters still face many dangers while trying to tell the truth.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to press freedom, describing it as essential to democracy, human rights and national stability.

First National Bank (FNB) Namibia has handed over a N$250,000 sponsorship to the Editors' Forum of Namibia in support of press freedom.

The money will be used for journalism awards.

The Editors' Forum of Namibia Journalism Awards aim to celebrate excellence in investigative reporting.

From overcoming colonial rule to achieving self-determination, central to this progress has been a free press, which plays a role in holding power to account.

Concerns over press freedom have been raised after journalist Jemima Beukes was removed from State House on Monday, shortly after questioning President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah about allegations that Namibia’s oil sector is being managed by members of the President’s family.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's (nbc) Director General has described the recent attack on the corporation's news crew as a threat to media freedom, the safety of journalists, and the public's constitutional right to access information.

The Editors Forum of Namibia (EFN) has strongly condemned acts that intimidate, harass, or obstruct journalists from carrying out their duties lawfully.