insert_link 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
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Media Access Restricted at Nujoma’s Final Resting Place During the burial of Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, at Heroes’ Acre, reports surfaced that only the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation was granted access near the mausoleum. Several media houses, including Future Media's One Africa TV, the Namibia Press Agency, and international outlets, were barred from covering the final moments of the historic event. Jemima Beukes from the Media Professionals Union weighed in: today3 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Media Sidelined At Nujoma’s Funeral The funeral of the late Founding President Dr. Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna Nujoma continue at Heroes’ Acre. Earlier in the day, pallbearers loaded Nujoma’s remains onto a hearse at Windhoek's Independence Stadium before departing for Heroes’ Acre, where he is to be laid to rest. Our reporters indicate, however, that no media house other than the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation is allowed anywhere close to the mausoleum where the late Founding President […] today1 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Competition Commission Probes Namibian Broadcasting Corporation for Potential Anti-Competitive Actions The Namibian Competition Commission is investigating the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation for suspected violations related to market access restrictions and hindering technological development. NBC has been given 30 days to address allegations of limiting market access for other free-to-air broadcasters on the Digital Terrestrial Television Network. Dina //Gowases of the commission. today9 July, 2024
insert_link Local TRUSTCO’s Winna Mariba powered by nbc concludes sensational debut season Trustco Group Holdings Ltd (Trustco) and the Namibian Broadcasting Cor poration (NBC) celebrate the resounding success of the first season of their highly-anticipated television game show, Winna Mariba. Since its launch on October 18, 2023, this collaboration has captivated Namibian audiences, culminating in a memorable 13th episode celebrity finale that aired on May 29, 2024. Trustco's Winna Mariba, powered by NBC and premiered on NBC2 on March […] today30 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia MultiChoice Namibia to broadcast Geingob funeral across Africa MultiChoice Namibia has announced that it will open channels screening the late President Hage Geingob’s memorial service and funeral, up to the rest of the African continent this weekend. “This gesture is a way to honour the profound legacy of the late president, especially the impact he had on the African continent and beyond. MultiChoice Namibia, as a partner of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), will broadcast the state memorial […] today22 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia President Geingob supported freedom of speech and journalist safety: Aochamub By Andreas Thomas Former President Hage Geingob was a staunch believer in the rule of law, particularly in freedom of speech, media freedom, and the safety of journalists. This is how the late president’s former press secretary, Albertus Aochamub, who is currently the Namibian Ambassador to France, remembered his former principal. “What was important was his belief in the rule of law. And press freedom for him […] today14 February, 2024
