The Information and Communication Technology Minister, Dr Peya Mushelenga, stressed that the role of the media as the fourth pillar of democracy is indisputable while reminding members of the fourth estate about the importance of responsible journalism.

The 2022 African Media Barometer(AMB) Namibia Report has found that there is a level of solidarity in the news reported in the local media and that the national broadcaster, the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation, is displaying a level of editorial independence.