Namibia Media Professionals Union (NAMPU)

21 May

Media fraternity mourns the loss of veteran Journalist

ObserverNational NewsNamibia Media Professionals Union (NAMPU), Ronelle Rademeyer

The Namibia Media Professionals Union (NAMPU) has expressed its deepest condolences to the family of Ronelle Rademeyer, an extraordinary journalist and editor, who passed away on Monday evening. Jemima Beukes, NAMPU's Acting Secretary General, in a statement, said that Rademeyer was not only the embodiment of hard work but also exuded grace, kindness, and understanding. “Ronelle's career was marked by an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism. Her dedication to her craft and her relentless pursuit of truth and fairness set her apart as a beacon of journalistic integrity. She was a true professional who brought depth and insight to…

27 Sep

Journalists in distress without properly registered union

ObserverNational NewsJemima Beukes, Journalists in distress without properly registered union, Namibia Media Professionals Union (NAMPU)

Stefanus Nashama The struggle to register the Namibia Media Professionals Union (NAMPU) over the past three years is reportedly having profound and distressing impacts on journalists’ lives in Namibia, according to Acting Secretary-General Jemima Beukes. She conveyed these concerns in a statement released over the weekend. Beukes stated that without official registration, NAMPU is hindered in its ability to intervene effectively in the numerous challenges confronting the media industry, particularly those affecting journalists. “As it stands, all the Union can do is write letters of demand, given it has yet to secure official registration with the office of the labour…