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Newspaper faces defamation charges
The Windhoek High Court has ruled that a defamation claim against "The Namibian" can proceed.
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Ten-year-old advertising ban on "The Namibian" lifted
In a two-paragraph statement, the minister of Information and Communication Technology confirmed a recent cabinet decision that effectively ends the government-imposed ban.
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MISA condemns suspension of "Informante" newspaper journalist
Brigitte Weidlich was suspended without pay after writing a story about the termination of an agreement between the company that owns "Informante" and another company.
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Reporter fined for alleged biased reporting
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's Rundu-based reporter Wilfred Nyambe was fined N$2,000 (approx. US$295) by the Hambukushu Traditional Authority for allegedly reporting a biased story about the traditional authority.
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