Namibia has reclaimed the number one position on the Press Freedom Index as the country with the freest press in Africa, from second position the previous year.

The country is also ranked 22 out of 180 countries in the world.

In a media statement, the Presidency expressed delight, saying, "As the Fourth Estate, President Geingob always says that the media is crucial to democracy and plays an essential role in keeping the public informed and government institutions accountable.’’