Also known as: The Namibian founding editor
Founding editor of The Namibian newspaper (established 1985), now urging implementation of Namibia's Access to Information Act.
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The Namibian
Gwen Lister says Reddy's disappearance has raised concerns about safety of investigative journalists
“Namibian veteran editor and media freedom advocate Gwen Lister says Reddy's reported disappearance has raised concerns about the safety of investigative journalists in pursuit of the truth.”
Missing SA journalist triggers press safety concernsThe Namibian
Gwen Lister led The Namibian's founding
“First published on 30 August 1985 under the courageous leadership of Gwen Lister, the newspaper endured firebombings, teargas attacks, and political intimidation.”
41 More Fearless YearsThe Namibian
Gwen Lister called for urgent implementation of Namibia's Access to Information Act
“VETERAN journalist Gwen Lister has called for the urgent implementation of Namibia's Access to Information Act, warning that delays are exposing journalists to growing legal and digital harassment.”
Gaps in Govt hiring oversight raise concernThe Namibian
Gwen Lister first envisioned the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup tournament
“I find myself looking back at the long road we've travelled since Gwen Lister first envisioned this tournament.”
Why The Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup is an Economic PowerhouseThe Namibian
Gwen Lister started the Newspaper Cup project
“The project, started by The Namibian's founding editor, Gwen Lister, is a way of giving back to the community which supported it at a time when it was not popular – it was, in fact, dangerous to do so.”
Editorial: The Newspaper Cup Keeps WinningThe Namibian
Gwen Lister said the tournament was established to give young girls and boys opportunities to showcase talent
“She said the grassroots development tournament was established to give opportunities to young girls and boys to showcase their talent, and for national teams and club coaches to scout for talent.”
Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup launchedThe Namibian
Gwen Lister describes Jackson as larger-than-life figure whose activism extended beyond American borders
“The Namibian's founding editor, Gwen Lister, describes Jackson as a "larger-than-life" figure whose activism extended beyond American borders.”
Namibians remember Jesse Jackson’s visit to NamibiaThe Namibian
Gwen Lister described Jesse Jackson as a larger-than-life figure
“The Namibian founding editor Gwen Lister has described American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson as a "larger-than-life" figure whose activism extended beyond American borders.”
Jesse Jackson was larger than life, says The Namibian founding editor Gwen ListerThe Namibian
Gwen Lister started The Namibian in 1985
“Veteran journalist Gwen Lister reflects on how she started The Namibian in 1985 after leaving the Windhoek Observer, and the challenges that followed.”
How Gwen Lister started The Namibian NewspaperThe Namibian
Gwen Lister left the Windhoek Observer
“Veteran journalist Gwen Lister reflects on how she started The Namibian in 1985 after leaving the Windhoek Observer, and the challenges that followed.”
How Gwen Lister started The Namibian NewspaperThe reported disappearance of South African journalist Micah Reddy in Djibouti has prompted Namibia's Editors' Forum chairperson to warn of vulnerabilities journalists face in unfamiliar, high-risk environments and to call for press freedom that ensures journalists can work without fear of detention, disappearance, intimidation or violence.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The reported disappearance of South African journalist Micah Reddy in Djibouti has prompted Namibia's Editors' Forum chairperson to warn of vulnerabilities journalists face in unfamiliar, high-risk environments and to call for press freedom that ensures journalists can work without fear of detention, disappearance, intimidation or violence.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian newspaper, first published on 30 August 1985 under Gwen Lister, celebrates 41 years of operations despite firebombings, teargas attacks, and political intimidation during apartheid. The publication emphasises its continued commitment to independent journalism and appeals for reader support amid global media financial struggles.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Namibian editor Gwen Lister has urged the government to urgently operationalise Namibia's Access to Information Act, signed in 2022 but not yet in effect, warning that delays are exposing journalists to growing legal and digital harassment amid increasing global threats against the media.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup is presented as both a talent factory producing international players and an economic engine for host towns, generating revenue for local traders and small businesses while spurring infrastructure improvements that benefit communities long after the tournament ends. According to the Namibia Football Association's marketing director, the tournament also builds national identity by bringing young athletes from all 14 regions together.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, a youth football and netball tournament now in its 25th year, returns for Easter weekend in Keetmanshoop as a flagship corporate social responsibility project that boosts local economies, upgrades sports infrastructure, and has launched careers for young athletes.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's media sector has expanded significantly from a single state broadcaster before independence to today's mix of state, private, and community outlets. While the country maintains strong media freedom protections and has weathered challenges including rising printing costs and the shift to digital publishing, new pressures from AI and ethical standards in online content present ongoing challenges for journalists.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
The youth football and netball tournament brings together under-20 teams from all 14 regions of Namibia to develop emerging talent and foster regional sports development. Kunene defends the 2025 football title while Kavango East defends the netball crown, with group draws revealed at the official launch in Windhoek.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who died at 84, visited Namibia in February 1990 just before independence and met with founding president Sam Nujoma. Namibian leaders including President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and PDM leader McHenry Venaani praised Jackson's support for Namibia's liberation struggle and his broader advocacy for justice and human rights globally.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Jesse Jackson, a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr., became the first African-American to achieve significant success as a major-party presidential candidate in the 1960s–80s, paving the way for later Black candidates and championing a multiracial "rainbow coalition" focused on poor and working-class Americans. His career included founding Operation Breadbasket and Operation Push to advance civil rights and economic justice, though it was later marked by scandals and health challenges.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian founding editor Gwen Lister has described American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who died aged 84, as a "larger-than-life" figure whose activism supported Namibia's liberation movement and Swapo during the country's struggle for independence. Lister said Jackson was an internationalist and unwavering in his commitment to human rights, civil rights, and equal dignity over decades.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →