The Namibian at 40: A Voice for Democracy
August 19, 2025
[PODCAST]
The Namibian newspaper turns 40 after four decades of shaping the nation’s democratic discourse. From its early days as a fierce voice against apartheid to its role today in a fast-changing media landscape, The Namibian has left an indelible mark.
Desert FM is Zoé Titus, Executive Director of the Namibia Media Trust, who began her career as a journalist at The Namibian in 1995. We look back on the paper’s journey and reflect on its place in Namibia’s democracy today.