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Namibia

Shihomeka Takes Over as Media Ombudsman

  The Editors’ Forum has appointed Dr. Sadrag Shihomeka as the new Media Ombudsman for the 2025–2028 term. A senior lecturer in Journalism and Media Technology at NUST, he succeeds Dr. John Nakuta, who held the role for nearly eight years until the end of June. Dr. Shihomeka shared his thoughts with our team’s Angie Scholtz.

today25 July, 2025

Namibia

Govt Mulls Probe Into NBC’s Executive Bonuses and Spending

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.

today4 March, 2025