Also known as: Nampu
Namibia Media Professionals Union — union representing media workers; recently called for CEO resignation over workplace surveillance and condemned journalist removal from State House.
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New Era
Namibia Media Professionals Union called for immediate resignation of Namibia Media Trust Group CEO Wolfram Jauss
“Earlier this month, the Namibia Media Professionals Union (Nampu) called for the immediate resignation of Namibia Media Trust (NMT) Group CEO Wolfram Jauss, accusing him of intimidating workers and undermining labour rights and press freedom.”
Tjombe: A shadow of former selfNew Era
Namibia Media Professionals Union called for the immediate resignation of Namibia Media Trust Group CEO Wolfram Jauss
“The Namibia Media Professionals Union (Nampu) has called for the immediate resignation of Namibia Media Trust (NMT) Group CEO Wolfram Jauss, accusing him of intimidating workers and undermining labour rights and press freedom.”
The Namibian threatens to spy on employeesWindhoek Observer
Namibia Media Professionals Union was launched in Windhoek on 20 November 2020 as Namibia's first trade union for journalists and media workers
“Nampu was launched in Windhoek on 20 November 2020 as Namibia's first trade union for journalists and media workers.”
Journalists’ union vows to tackle exploitationWindhoek Observer
Namibia Media Professionals Union received official government registration on 13 December 2024 after a four-year process
“The union received official government registration on 13 December 2024 after a four-year process.”
Journalists’ union vows to tackle exploitationThe Namibian
Namibia Media Professionals Union called on media organisations to actively promote women into leadership roles in newsrooms
“The Namibia Media Professionals Union has called on media organisations to actively promote women into leadership roles in the newsrooms and not treat them as helpers.”
Women journalists must lead, not just assist – NampuThe Namibian
Namibia Media Professionals Union said forceful removal represents escalation in erosion of media freedom
“The Namibia Media Professionals Union says the forceful removal of Beukes represents an escalation in the erosion of Namibian media freedom.”
Outrage over journalist’s removal from State HouseNew Era
Namibia Media Professionals Union condemned Beukes' removal as chilling escalation in erosion of media freedom
“The Namibia Media Professionals' Union (Nampu) condemned the removal, calling it "a chilling escalation in the erosion of Namibian media freedom".”
Journalist’s State House removal causes stirThe Namibian
Namibia Media Professionals Union (Nampu) condemned removal of journalist as state-sponsored intimidation
“The Presidency has defended the removal of journalist Jemima Beukes from State House on Monday, citing protocol violations, while a media union has condemned the incident as state-sponsored intimidation.”
Presidency defends journalist Beukes' removal from State HouseThe Namibian
Namibia Media Professionals Union (Nampu) is calling on Sankwasa to retract remarks and issue public apology
“Nampu is calling on Sankwasa to retract his remarks and issue a public apology.”
Minister James Sankwasa faces backlash over xenophobic remarks to journalistThe Namibian
Namibia Media Professionals Union called for justice for journalist Jemima Beukes in disciplinary hearing
“He called for justice for Namibian Sun senior reporter Jemima Beukes in a disciplinary hearing she was subjected to in Windhoek on Friday.”
Media union calls for justice for journalist Jemima Beukes in NMH disciplinary hearingHuman rights lawyer Norman Tjombe, a former director of the Free Press of Namibia, has expressed concern that The Namibian newspaper is becoming "a shadow of its former self" due to alleged changes to journalists' employment conditions, including allegations that employees have been offered promotions and benefits in exchange for leaving their union and are under constant surveillance.
21 September 2026 · New Era →
Human rights lawyer Norman Tjombe, a former director of the Free Press of Namibia, has expressed concern that The Namibian newspaper is becoming "a shadow of its former self" due to alleged changes to journalists' employment conditions, including allegations that employees have been offered promotions and benefits in exchange for leaving their union and are under constant surveillance.
21 September 2026 · New Era →
Norman Tjombe, a human rights lawyer and former director of the Free Press of Namibia, warned that The Namibian newspaper risks losing its character and values amid allegations of union-busting and concerns over editorial independence, including claims that journalists were required to resign from their union to qualify for promotion and directives against reporting unfavourably on large businesses for fear of losing advertising revenue.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The International Federation of Journalists and Federation of African Journalists have accused The Namibian and Free Press of Namibia management of union-busting and interfering with workers' rights. The organisations allege that an employee and elected Namibia Media Professionals Union member was asked to quit her union position in exchange for promotion and increased remuneration that did not materialise.
17 September 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Media Professionals Union has called for the immediate resignation of Namibia Media Trust Group CEO Wolfram Jauss, accusing him of intimidating workers and undermining labour rights after he allegedly sent an email warning of increased surveillance measures including secret monitoring cameras, cellphone-based staff tracking, Wi-Fi monitoring, and checking on employees' sick leave.
7 September 2026 · New Era →
The newly elected president of Namibia Media Professionals Union, Shelleygan Petersen, has pledged to defend media workers' rights and ensure employers comply with labour laws, citing long-standing exploitation in the industry. The union plans to establish branches across the country and organize its first congress.
26 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Media Professionals Union elected new leadership following a general meeting in Windhoek, with Shelleygan Petersen chosen as president. Petersen said the union will fight to protect journalists' rights and ensure media houses adhere to labour laws.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Media Professionals Union has called on media organisations to promote women into leadership positions in newsrooms, noting that despite growing numbers of women in journalism, decision-making roles remain male-dominated. The union cited research showing women journalists face job stagnation, salary discrepancies, and barriers to advancement, and called for media houses to protect journalists against online abuse.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah forcefully removed journalist Jemima Beukes from State House after she posed an unauthorized question about her family's alleged interest in the oil industry. The incident has drawn criticism from media watchdogs, opposition parties, and journalists' unions, who say it violates press freedom and constitutional values.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Journalist Jemima Beukes was escorted out of State House after persistently questioning President Nandi-Ndaitwah about family involvement in the oil industry, despite the President indicating the time was inappropriate and directing her to submit questions through official channels. The Presidency cited security protocols and professional conduct standards, while the Namibia Media Professionals' Union and opposition parties condemned the removal as intimidation and an erosion of press freedom.
3 February 2026 · New Era →
The Presidency defended its removal of journalist Jemima Beukes from State House, citing protocol violations after she posed a question to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah about concerns regarding her family and the oil industry. Namibia Media Professionals Union condemned the incident as state-sponsored intimidation, citing attempts to intimidate the journalist and noting the Presidency has not regularly hosted briefings for nearly a year.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Politicians have criticised the Office of the President for failing to hold Minister James Sankwasa accountable after he made xenophobic comments about a Zimbabwean journalist, with opposition figures and analysts arguing the Presidency should have condemned his remarks rather than deflecting responsibility to the relevant line ministry.
30 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa faced backlash after making xenophobic comments about journalist Tracy Tafirenyika, who is Zimbabwean-born, following her article reporting that he owed NamWater N$174,000 in bills. Media bodies, civil society, and opposition politicians condemned Sankwasa's remarks as discriminatory attacks on a journalist doing her job, with calls for him to retract and apologise.
28 January 2026 · The Namibian →