The Office of the Auditor General held a training workshop for journalists aimed at giving media practitioners a better understanding of the office, and allow for easy conveying of information regarding audits.
Local journalists appear to be struggling to access Information with Public Relations Officers in Government Ministries who are often tight lipped in availing information.
-Journalists have been urged to extensively investigate causes of road accidents instead of just reporting on them.
-NBC senior reporter Blanche Goreses and camera operator, Thomas Amukwaya were today detained at Frankfurt Airport from 16h00 to 20h00.
A group of media practitioners are assembled in Windhoek for a one-day workshop focusing on the issue of land.
Erongo Governor Cleophas Mutjavikua warned journalists to refrain from exaggerating reports about corruption.
-UNESCO’s Commission on Communication and Information has adopted a resolution to strengthen the UN agency's leadership in the implementation of the UN Plan of Action on Safety of Journalists and the issue of impunity.
Journalists from different media houses on whether information is easily accessible to them.
According to the chairperson of the Namibian Media Trust, Gwen Lister, access to information is not about journalists wanting special treatment but for reporters to be able to pass it on to the people to ensure they are empowered and well informed.
The Director General of the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has lashed out at journalists, accusing them of being unethical and dishonest in reporting of corruption cases.