Press Freedom Versus Sensationalism

ALLOW me space in your newspaper to raise the issue of newspapers being banned by the so-called democratic governments, because they are publishing sensitive issues, topics or subjects in their newspapers.

It was not so long ago when the government of Namibia banned the government ministries, offices, and agencies from advertising in The Namibian newspaper, accusing it of being anti-government. It is not a bad thing for a newspaper to report issues that can receive good and bad impressions (call it sensationalism) to keep readers informed. These issues comprise of corruption and irregularities in the public and private administrations.
It is known that newspapers like The Namibian are regarded by some as sensationalist; some regard them as not having good journalistic judgement and qualities simply because they publish factual subjects of sensitivity, which leave those exposed people hurt and offended, like exposing corrupt leaders.
Stop crucifying the newspapers over things about which they have legitimate freedom to inform society.

Sakeus Uushona
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