The Presidency remains committed to transparency, and this has been the hallmark of Presidents Hage Geingob, Nangolo Mbumba, and Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
This view was shared by the former press secretary, Alfredo Hengari, in an interview with NBC News, as he hailed cordial relations with the media.
After seven years as press secretary, Dr. Hengari bids farewell to the Presidency, handing over the reins to former news anchor Jonas Mbambo.
He said being a Press Secretary in the Presidency is more than transmitting the words and thoughts of a President.
As a conduit for information between the office and the public through the media, the role equally fosters accountability.
Dr. Hengari served three presidents, whom he described as having different leadership styles but bound by commitment to hard work and passion for a fair and just society.
"The Presidency as the apex office in the land over the past years has been extremely open and transparent with the media, and the three Presidents have a commitment, as articulated in the constitution, to a Presidency that is responsive to the queries of the media, and that has been the hallmark of the Presidents. The media at times would have unrealistic expectations, but that is normal in a democracy; the President may be hosting meetings, and those requesting meetings would require media presence, and that is normal. As Press Secretary, I am leaving the Presidency with a sense of satisfaction."
But it had not been all rosy with the fourth estate over the seven years.
Hengari admits to the tough decisions the Presidency would make, even the irritability of the media at times, such as the choice to use verified social media platforms to 'break news' instead of traditional press releases.
Though the Presidency held back on the decision, Hengari still wants media professionals to embrace the ever-changing use of social media platforms.
"There are many countries where presidents break the news on their Twitter, and unfortunately, the Namibian media did not seize the moment; they found it problematic, whereas they should have embraced it because it is a verified page of the Presidency. If it's a platform for news. I argued forcefully that there is no difference between sharing news on the Facebook page of the President and communication with the broader public, including the media, so I was misunderstood."
The former academic remains tight-lipped on the next moves outside the corridors of State House.
"I will be a citizen among citizens and continue contributing to the very important agenda of taking our country forward. We are facing challenges, but they are not insurmountable, and I am optimistic about our ability to deal with them under the leadership of President Nandi-Ndaitwah, so wherever I find myself, I will be cheering on the President and the government."