Namibia: Former New Era editor Johnathan Beukes slams Govt’s proposed merger with Nampa, cites threat to press freedom – Africa Links 24 4

Former New Era managing editor Johnathan Beukes says the planned merger of New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC) and the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) would muzzle New Era’s “principled voice”.

This comes as Beukes yesterday in a WhatsApp message announced he is no longer employed at NEPC.

“Decisions made by the government in the time immediately after president Hage Geingob’s death leave a lot to be desired.

“It has just been months since his unfortunate demise and…