The One Economy Foundation held its annual Media Awards yesterday in the capital.
The awards recognise journalists and media practitioners whose reporting focuses on issues such as gender-based violence, femicide, sexual and reproductive rights, mental health, and child protection.
The One Economy Foundation hosted the third annual Media Summit in Windhoek.
The events brought together media practitioners, journalists, and healthcare professionals from across Namibia.
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.
Former Wato FM Regional Manager Kosmas Muyenga described his time at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) as inspiring, fulfilling, progressive and, to an extent, emotional.
Muyenga retired last month after 39 years of service.
Former Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Ben Mulongeni, has reminded the media of its vital role in ensuring fair reporting.
Dr. Mulongeni, who reaffirmed his passion for journalism, paid a visit to NBC DG Menesia Muinjo.
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.
Congratulatory messages continue to pour in for the newly appointed Director General of the NBC, Menesia Muinjo, with local and international partners expressing strong support and confidence in the broadcaster's future direction.
The newly appointed director general of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Menesia Muinjo, has stressed the importance of teamwork in driving the corporation's revenue growth.
She, amongst others, pledged a strong focus on investment in digital platforms, particularly social media.
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.
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) says initiatives such as the Mukorob project are critical to strengthening the country's film and television industry.
They also provide a platform for authentic Namibian storytelling.
