Namibia

Govt Mulls Probe Into NBC’s Executive Bonuses and Spending

today4 March, 2025

Background

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology is considering launching an investigation into the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation following concerns over N$5.4 million in executive bonuses and a N$1.9-million vehicle for its director general, Stanley Similo. A parliamentary report, tabled on 15 February, highlights excessive spending and calls for a forensic audit into NBC’s financial affairs.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen