Journalist Jemima Beukes has confirmed her dismissal from Network Media Hub (NMH), the parent company of Namibian Sun, following a disciplinary process. She was accused of insubordination, violating leave policies, and publishing critical reports on the Green Hydrogen Project and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB). The NIPDB has denied any involvement in her dismissal.
Beukes has condemned her firing as an attack on press freedom, vowing to continue defending journalists’ rights.
Activist Michael Amushelelo has rallied behind Beukes, calling on the public to boycott Namibian Sun by unfollowing its social media pages and refusing to buy the newspaper. He accused NMH of suppressing independent journalism.
During Beukes’ disciplinary hearing, Amushelelo was escorted out of NMH premises by the police. Other journalists staged a peaceful protest outside NMH headquarters in support of Beukes.
On social media, Amushelelo wrote:
“Jemima Beukes was fired for asking tough questions about Green Hydrogen and NIPDB. This is an attempt to silence journalists who expose the truth. The best way to respond is by boycotting NMH publications and advertisers. Let’s stand together for press freedom.”
Beukes’ dismissal has reignited concerns over media freedom in Namibia. Her case follows a similar incident involving senior NBC editor Anna Nicodemus, who was suspended after commenting on the new president’s health during a live television interview.
