Ombudsman cautions media to uphold ethics

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2025-09-01

WINDHOEK, 29 August 2025 - Dr Sadrag Shihomeka, Media Ombudsman. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 01 SEP (NAMPA) – Media organisations must fully comply with codes of ethics to protect democracy, human rights and access to information, Media Ombudsman, Sadrag Panduleni Shihomeka has said.
“Full compliance with the code of ethics and conduct by media and journalists is essential, because non-adherence can temper or infringe on the basic values of democracy, press freedom, human rights and access to information,” he said.
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