Veteran journalist Erasmus Captain Hendjala was buried today at Onyikanyika Cemetery in the Omusati Region.

The memorial service for veteran journalist and former Swapo Party Regional Councillor Erasmus Captain Hendjala will be held on Friday, 9 January, at Oinyikanyika-Olupandu in the Omusati Region.

Hendjala died in Ongwediva on January 2 at the age of 78.

Ghanian video journalist Ernest Dele Aglunu scooped top honours in the Global South Video News Awards, held in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi.

The inaugural awards were aimed at recognising journalists of the Global South whose work is reshaping the narrative around the south.

Producer Jackzee J. Tsaraeb of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) is showcasing his brilliance with a nomination at the inaugural African Media Awards 2025.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's (NBC) veteran cameraman, Eddy Eneas, has died aged 58 after a short illness.

Eneas, a veteran of the liberation struggle, previously served in the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) before joining the NBC.

He served the corporation for more than 20 years.

The New Era Newspapers Chief Executive Officer Christof Maletsky called on Public Relations Officers (PROs) to build relations with journalists and media practitioners to build stronger bonds.

He made this call during a media engagement workshop.

Namibia has condemned the targeted Israeli attack that killed six journalists in Gaza, including four from Al Jazeera, among them correspondent Anas al-Sharif, in an airstrike on Sunday, 10 August 2025.

More than 120 journalists, media workers, and communicators from around the world formed an alliance to report on issues affecting the Global South.

The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc), Stanley Similo, has emphasised that ethical, balanced, and accurate reporting is crucial for fair elections, stressing that the media play a vital role in democracy by providing voters with the information they need to make informed decisions.

Participants in a panel discussion on Media, Law and Digital Responsibility at the ongoing International Festival on Freedom of Expression and the Press (FILEP) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, agreed that maintaining and upholding professionalism in journalism is critical.