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NA Newspaper National

The Namibian

Newspaper in Namibia

About this outlet

Overview

The country’s only truly independent and biggest daily newspaper. The Namibian, has been independent since it started on 30 August 1985. It is owned by The Namibia Media Trust, which in turn is owned by no individual and has no personal beneficiary. Its beneficiaries are the objective of promoting freedom of expression, the news media and professional journalism.

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Public facts

Media information

Media type
Newspaper
Coverage
National
Country
Namibia
Circulation
78,500
Readership
309,575
MediaDatabase ID
51929

Classification

Coverage and subjects

Regions

  • Bethanien
  • Caprivi Oos
  • Erongo
  • Hardap
  • Kaokoland
  • Karas
  • Kavango
  • Khomas
  • Kunene
  • Ohangwena
  • Okavango
  • Omaheke
  • Omusati
  • Oshana
  • Oshikoto
  • Otjiwarongo
  • Otjozondjupa
  • Outjo
  • Owambo
  • Zambezi Region

Editorial subjects

  • News Agencies