African Media Barometer Namibia 2026: When the law exists but doesn't work
2026-06-02
Somewhere in a Namibian newsroom right now, a journalist is making a calculation. Not about whether a story is true, or whether it serves the public interest. The calculation is simpler and more corrosive: whether pursuing this particular story is worth the financial risk.
African Voices Changed the World
2026-05-25
This Africa Day, the NMT Media Foundation celebrates the journalists, editors, media leaders and citizens whose ideas continue to shape Africa's democratic future.
World Press Freedom Day 2026: Press Freedom’s Unfinished Business
2026-04-30
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA: The world is in crisis, felt most acutely by those with the least power to withstand it: communities displaced by conflict, peoples whose natural resources are extracted for others’ benefit, populations absorbing the sharpest edges of systemic inequality, and societies on the frontlines of a climate crisis they did little to create but will pay the highest price to survive
Equipping Young People to Engage and Lead in Public Life
2026-03-19
The NMT Media Foundation has launched the Youth Civic Action Playbook, a practical resource designed to strengthen how young people participate in public life. The playbook responds to a clear gap. Many young people show strong interest in civic issues, yet face limited access to structured tools, reliable information, and meaningful opportunities to influence decisions.
NMT Media Foundation Celebrates Women Journalists on International Women’s Day
2026-03-06
The NMT Media Foundation has released a statement marking International Women’s Day 2026, highlighting the vital role women journalists play in strengthening public interest journalism and democratic accountability in Namibia.
Cybercrime Bill Must Protect Rights, Not Weaken Them
2026-02-20
The NMT Media Foundation has submitted detailed recommendations on Namibia’s draft Cybercrime Bill. We recognise the urgent need to address cybercrime, strengthen cybersecurity, and protect people from genuine online harm. However, these objectives must be pursued within the limits of the Namibian Constitution.
WORLD RADIO DAY 2026: Radio and AI: Technology Must Serve People
2026-02-13
The NMT Media Foundation marks World Radio Day by celebrating radio as one of Namibia’s most trusted public platforms. In a country where radio reaches more than 80 percent of rural households, according to the 2023 Media Landscape Survey, it remains central to news, education and civic debate.
Press Statement: NMT Media Foundation Flags Press Freedom Concerns After State House Incident
2026-02-02
The NMT Media Foundation has expressed concern following the treatment of journalist Jemima Beukes during an official State House event on February 2, 2026.
When Power Targets a Journalist, Safety and Accountability Are at Stake
2026-01-29
The NMT Media Foundation has issued a public statement expressing grave concern over sustained online attacks, threats, and xenophobic abuse directed at journalist Tracy Tafirenyika of The Namibian newspaper.
A defining moment for media reform in Botswana and its implications for the region
2025-12-31
As the year draws to a close, most people are tired. Institutions slow down. Attention drifts. Minds turn to rest, family, and the promise of a break. It is usually a time when difficult conversations are postponed and scrutiny softens. Yet it is often in these quieter moments that important decisions surface, shaped over time and released when public focus is at its lowest.
Green Screen Launches, Turning Energy Debates Into Public Power
2025-12-03
The NMT Media Foundation and its partners today launched The Green Screen, a new hub that strengthens transparency and public engagement on Namibia’s green transition. The launch took place at the Foundation’s offices in Windhoek.
When Truth Falls, Democracies Bleed
2025-11-02
STATEMENT TO MARK THE INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS, 2025
NMT Media Foundation urges bold action on Media Freedom and Human Rights in Namibia’s UN Review
2025-10-10
The NMT Media Foundation has submitted a civil-society report to the 52nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
Green Hydrogen local content push lacks official policy
2025-09-11
The Global Africa Green Hydrogen Summit on Wednesday, September 11, highlighted the government’s plan for Namibians to benefit directly from green hydrogen initiatives through local content development. But the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme last month said there were no immediate plans to develop a local content policy.
Youth leading the charge for democracy and dignity
2025-08-12
Namibia’s young people are not disengaged – far from it. Many are voting, debating, mobilising online, and organising around the issues that matter to them. Yet our latest research confirms what many already know from lived experience: structural and economic barriers, institutional gatekeeping, and persistent cultural norms continue to limit participation.