MICT says it remains committed to press freedom

Edward Tenete

2024-11-12

WINDHOEK, 11 November 2024 - The headquarters of the Ministry of Mines and Energy. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 12 NOV (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has reaffirmed its commitment to press freedom, saying State media remains self-regulatory.
This comes after the government’s commitment towards press freedom was criticised by former New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC) managing editor, Johnathan Beukes following his dismissal.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the ministry said following Beukes’ dis...

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