Organization that monitors press freedom in Namibia, documenting gaps between constitutional protections and operational media independence.
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The Namibian
Micah Reddy has previously worked with NMT Media Foundation
“She says Reddy is an experienced journalist who has previously worked with the NMT Media Foundation, where he facilitated workshops for aspiring young reporters.”
Missing SA journalist triggers press safety concernsThe Namibian
NMT Media Foundation produced in partnership with this article
“– This article was produced in partnership with the NMT Media Foundation.”
Everyone Deserves a Chance – ‘Steve Kekana’The Namibian
NMT Media Foundation is in partnership with The Namibian on this article
“This article is produced as part of a partnership between The Namibian and NMT Media Foundation.”
Your Disability Does Not Define You – Orben MulutiThe Namibian
NMT Media Foundation partners with The Namibian on this article
“This article is produced as part of a partnership between The Namibian and NMT Media Foundation.”
‘No policy about us without us’The Namibian
The NMT Media Foundation says press freedom remains unfinished business in Namibia despite strong constitutional frameworks
“The NMT Media Foundation says despite Namibia having one of the strongest constitutional frameworks for media freedom on the continent, press freedom remains "unfinished business".”
Press freedom ‘unfinished business’ in Namibia – NMTThe Namibian
NMT Media Foundation has taken the initiative to push for implementation of the Access to Information Act
“The NMT Media Foundation, with partners in the Action Namibia civil society coalition, have taken the initiative to push for this law and to work with the ministry to make it a reality.”
Editorial: Theofelus Should Explain Her ActionsFamilies living and working near Rosh Pinah Zinc mine are struggling with lead exposure and health effects; one father's toddler tested at 17.8 micrograms per 100ml of blood, while the father himself tested at 18 micrograms per 100ml and reports memory problems and skin scarring he attributes to lead poisoning.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
Families living and working near Rosh Pinah Zinc mine are struggling with lead exposure and health effects; one father's toddler tested at 17.8 micrograms per 100ml of blood, while the father himself tested at 18 micrograms per 100ml and reports memory problems and skin scarring he attributes to lead poisoning.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy says its 90% local employment target is a flexible goal subject to skills assessments, not a firm commitment. The company is conducting a skills audit to determine whether Namibia has enough skilled workers to meet the target.
24 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 →
Frans Sinangela, born blind in the Zambezi region and once told he could not attend school, has become a respected radio journalist, musician and disability rights advocate. Speaking on the 'WeSpeak' podcast, which gives people with disabilities the opportunity to tell their own stories, Sinangela reflects on a career built on resilience and determination to challenge perceptions of disability.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Orben Muluti, chairperson of Namibian Organisation of Youth with Disabilities, has become one of Namibia's leading disability rights advocates, using leadership roles to push for greater inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and stronger partnerships between government and disability organisations. His work is guided by the principle that nothing about persons with disabilities should be decided without their voices.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian singer, songwriter and disability advocate Alvarita Lucungo, born with congenital glaucoma and nystagmus, released her debut album 'Fin' in 2019 and plans a next album titled 'Ellipsis'. She is also a trainer and advocate with views on disability, stigma and barriers, sharing her story on the WeSpeak Podcast, a platform for people with disabilities.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Joshua Hamukwaya, who lost his sight at age 10, became a disability inclusion advocate after earning a master's degree in adult education. He calls for greater inclusion of people with disabilities in decision-making processes, addressing education, employment, and accessibility challenges.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The NMT Media Foundation says Namibia has strong constitutional protections for media freedom but faces a structural gap between legal form and operational reality. The foundation points to an inactive Access to Information Act, lack of editorial independence at the national broadcaster, absent regulatory oversight, and criminal defamation and sedition laws as creating conditions for self-censorship without direct state repression.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian editorializes that Information Minister Emma Theofelus should publicly explain her decision to halt recruitment of an information commissioner required under the 2022 Access to Information Act. The editorial argues the office is essential to ensure all Namibians can access government information and hold institutions accountable.
14 March 2026 · The Namibian →