Unity through Radio and Sports

Unity through Radio and Sports

by | Feb 12, 2018 | Blog

BY JANE MUNGABWA – Radio is a powerful information tool across the globe. It caters for the information needs of people in both rural and urban areas throughout the world. February 13 is the day proclaimed by UNESCO to celebrate radio as one of the most...
Tweya criticizes the IPPR Access Denied Report

Tweya criticizes the IPPR Access Denied Report

by | Feb 9, 2018 | News

BY EMILIA PAULUS  – THE former Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Tjekero Tweya, has heavily criticised the findings of IPPR’s Access Denied: Access to Information in Namibia, calling it “malicious and misleading”. Minister Tweya, who has...
Cybersecurity needs a multi-stakeholder approach

Cybersecurity needs a multi-stakeholder approach

by | Feb 6, 2018 | News

Namibian civil society organisations have called for a multi-stakeholder approach to finding solutions to combat cyber security and crime in the country. This is reflected in a report titled ‘Tackling cyber security/crime in Namibia: calling for a human rights...

‘Access to information is good for Namibia’s development’

by | Jan 15, 2018 | Blog

Namibia continues to face many socio-economic challenges, including widespread poverty, high unemployment, endemic wealth and income inequalities, rampant malnutrition and significant health, educational and housing shortfalls. Without access to information for...

#ACTIONtalks – ACTION Namibia sets out priorities for 2018

by | Jan 12, 2018 | Blog

The year ahead: ACTION Namibia is currently running the ACTION NOW project, to create public awareness about access to information and why it is important for YOU. Find what the ACTION Coalition will be focusing on in 2018, in terms of advocacy activities and how you...

#ACTIONtalks – Why is Access to Information important?

by | Dec 29, 2017 | Blog

Access to Information is perceived to be problem for the media, but access to information plays a big role in the quality of life of every Namibian. Find out why access to information is important for everyone and why we need a well-crafted and implemented access to...

#ACTIONtalks – Who is the ACTION Namibia Coalition?

by | Dec 24, 2017 | Blog

The ACTION Namibia Coalition is a group of civil society organisations which was formed in 2012. Since its establishment, ACTION Namibia has been working tirelessly to make access to information a top priority on the governance agenda in Namibia.  Watch the first...