Gender-based violence and femicide, as well as sexual reproduction and health rights, continue to grip the attention of the nation as they impact the lives of individuals and communities in Namibia.

For this reason, the One Economy Foundation held a summit for media practitioners to sensitise and create awareness about ethical reporting relating to this matter.

The summit aimed to provide media professionals with the knowledge, skills, and ethical framework necessary to effectively report on and raise awareness about critical issues related to GBV-F and SRHR.

Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo has vowed that the Namibian Police will ensure and uphold the safeguarding and protection of journalists in the country.

The Inspector General was speaking at the Training of Trainers Workshop on Freedom of Expression and the Safety of Journalists in Windhoek.

"As the Inspector General, I am here today to make a pledge that we will continue ensuring the safe guarding and protection of journalists and the freedom of expression by the public."

Journalists are urged to protect their online communications and information from the growing threats brought on by the digital age.

These were the sentiments shared by journalists attending a workshop titled "Investigative Journalism in the Digital Age" underway in Windhoek.

Although technology has created major shifts in how journalism is practised nowadays, enhancing freedom of expression, access to information, and the promotion of accountability and transparency is still key.

Sixty journalists from 50 countries across the world are meeting in China for a four-month training programmme.

They are invited by China's Public Diplomacy Association under the framework of the China International Press Communication Center.

Namibia is represented by two journalists that is Selima Henock from the nbc and Paheja Siririka from New Era.

The journalists will attend lectures on China's socioeconomic development, diplomacy, culture, science and technology.

A group of coastal journalists who were attacked by fraud suspect Immanuel Nowaseb has opened a case of assault against him.

In a video captured by the victims, Nowaseb could be seen repeatedly hitting the correspondents who were assigned to cover his first court appearance at Walvis Bay with a book. 

The 40-year-old Nowaseb is facing 15 counts of fraud and, alternatively, money laundering.

Journalists may not belong at the top of the list, but they certainly are among the essential workers.

Many times, they spend family time and days away, but it is important to use this time of year to build relationships, according to Menesia Muinjo, the nbc's Chief of News and Programming, who also encouraged respect for family values.

They live for breaking news, scoops, deadlines, and remarkable stories.

Early mornings and late nights are a small price to pay for getting people the information they need—or even shaping the news cycle.

The digital revolution poses a threat to journalists' job security, and it is imperative that media houses equip themselves to respond to the challenges that come with digitalization.
 
This is according to the Director of the Namibia Media Trust and Chairperson of the Global Forum for Media Development, Zoé Titus, in an interview with the Daily Roundup Show.
 
Titus shared some of the matters discussed at the three-day hybrid conference on the Future of Journalism Education in Southern Africa, which was attended by a substantial online audience.
 

The Deputy Secretary General of the Namibia Media Professionals Union (NAMPU) expressed concern about the difficulties that journalists find themselves in, including financial hardship and the environment in which they operate.

Jemima Beukes was speaking at the commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists in Windhoek.

She said this has put pressure on the well-being and mental health of journalists, who are in some cases underpaid and their salaries delayed.

Media houses had an opportunity to learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accidents Fund at a media workshop held in the capital on Friday.

The aim of the workshop was to help journalists gain a deeper understanding of the fund's operations.

The MVA Fund helps those involved in car accidents to get medical and financial assistance for the damage caused.

The Fund offers medical benefits of up to N$1.5 million, depending on the severity of the accident and injuries, and also caters for hospital and nursing bills.