Geingos urges young journalists to embrace long-term impact of storytelling

Former first lady and One Economy Foundation founder Monica Geingos urges young journalists to view their work as a long-term contribution to social change rather than a tool for immediate transformation.

Geingos made the remarks during an orientation session for the 2026 One Economy Foundation Media Fellowship Programme in Windhoek on Wednesday, where fellows from the Namibia Press Agency, Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, The Namibian and One Africa TV were formally introduced to the programme.

She said journalism should be understood as a gradual process of shaping perspectives through consistent and accurate reporting, rather than expecting instant behavioural or societal change.