Namibia Press Agency
The Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) is the national news agency of the Republic of Namibia. It was founded in 1987 as "Namibia Press Association" by the SWAPO, and resuscitated after independence under its current name by the Namibia Press Agency Act of 1992.[1] The state owned paper is responsible for the distribution of local, regional, and international news as well as picture services to the local and international media organisations, institutions and individuals.[2] Up until now, the agency offers text and picture services, but no audio or video material. About 20 journalists and 30 other staff members work for NAMPA. Aside from its Windhoek headquarter, the agency has offices in Swakopmund, Gobabis, Ongwediva/Oshakati, Opuwo and Rundu. Most media in Namibia rely on the services of NAMPA, especially for international news. [3]
In October 2002, the Committee to Protect Journalists asserted that Nampa has "...long practiced self-censorship on contentious issues", while also accusing the Agency of being a government mouthpiece.[4]
References
- ^ Rothe, Andreas (2010): Media System and News Selection in Namibia. p. 70
- ^ Official web site
- ^ Rothe, Andreas (2010): Media System and News Selection in Namibia. p. 70
- ^ Undoing press freedom in Namibia October 2002
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