-Panellists at a recent discussion on media freedom believe the 'gender dimension' is crucial in ensuring media pluralism, media development and true freedom of expression.

President Hage Geingob says he is disappointed the way the media, including the NBC, report on government activities, despite the transparency goal being pursued by his office.

-Mourners and symphathisers paid their last respect to New Era journalist, the late Desie-Waar Heita at a memorial service in Windhoek on Tuesday.

First National Bank (FNB) handed over a N$100 000 sponsorship to the Editors Forum of Namibia (EFN) to host its fundraising dinner at the end of this month.

Media has a role to play in the fight against corruption as well as conflicts of interest.

The Media has been urged to give prominence to progress made in the promotion of the SADC regional integration and drive towards industrialisation.

The Namibian Government will never reverse the constitutional provision of press freedom.

African and Chinese media have been called to promote common development for both regional blocks.

Swapo secretary general, Sophia Shaningwa has lashed out at the media and board members of Kalahari Holdings for attempting to portray her as corrupt.

-The Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) wants partnerships with the media to educate the public and promote its mandate.