Apr 20, 2016 | Featured on Home
The Windhoek Declaration is an influential statement on the principles of press freedom put together by African newspaper journalists in the Namibian capital. The UN subsequently declared that every May 3, the date of its adoption, would be commemorated as World Press...
Apr 17, 2016 | Windhoek Declaration
We had big dreams, so many of us journalists who attended the 1991 United Nations/UNESCO-organised seminar that gave birth to the Windhoek Declaration. We were not yet practiced in the ways of democracy, as governments across the continent were still largely...
Apr 17, 2016 | Windhoek Declaration
The principles of the Windhoek Declaration on an independent and pluralistic press are still relevant 25 years after they were adopted. As authorities in Africa continue to undermine media freedom, it’s important to outline steps to strengthen a free press for the...
Apr 16, 2016 | Business models
The Namibian, Namibia’s leading and most respected newspaper, has valued its independence since its founding in 1985. Today, it has adopted a unique business model that ensures its voice is not influenced by commercial pressures. The Namibian is a strange animal...
Mar 18, 2015 | Media Ethics
Journalism is a profession that depends on the public’s trust. To earn that trust, journalists must behave in a professional manner and media outlets must operate according to strong ethical principles. Journalists are often referred to as “professionals”, but this...
