By: Robert
Kwaku Annor
Namibia has called for
stronger media cooperation with China and across Africa, with the government
urging news organisations to tell the country’s story beyond its challenges and
highlight its achievements, opportunities, innovation and human potential.
Deputy Minister of
Information and Communication Technology Hon. Wenzel Kavaka made the call at an
Africa-China high-level media dialogue held in Windhoek on September 9, 2026,
as part of the launch ceremony of the “Culture Goes to International Sister Cities
(Namibia)” initiative.
The initiative is being
implemented by New Era Publication Corporation in partnership with the Jiangxi
Communication Centre and seeks to strengthen media cooperation between Namibia
and China, promote content sharing and deepen bilateral relations.
Kavaka said it was important
for Namibia to present its story in all its complexity, rather than allowing
the country to be defined primarily through the lens of challenges.
He said the media should
also highlight Namibia’s progress, achievements, opportunities, innovation and
the potential of its people as part of a broader and more balanced national
narrative.
The Deputy Minister
encouraged media organisations to explore institutional partnerships and
promote meaningful exchanges between journalists and communication
professionals in Namibia, China and other African countries.
He also called for greater
opportunities for young people, students and emerging professionals to gain
international exposure and access knowledge through media and communication
partnerships.
