Also known as: NBC board chairperson Lazarus Jacobs
NBC board chairperson who denied allegations about director general re-interviews in April 2026.
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The Namibian
NBC board chairperson Lazarus Jacobs said Mwanyangapo had served the corporation with dedication and professionalism for many years
“NBC board chairperson Lazarus Jacobs on Saturday said Mwanyangapo had served the corporation with dedication and professionalism for many years.”
Media fraternity mourns veteran cameramanWindhoek Observer
Lazarus Jacobs is host of The Catalyst podcast
“In a deeply personal and unfiltered conversation, mental health advocate Hermien Elago sits down with host Lazarus Jacobs to discuss childhood, mental health, personal struggles and the experiences that have shaped the woman she has become.”
No holds barred: Hermien Elago opens up about mental health, childhood and the things we keep hiddenThe Namibian
NBC board chairperson Lazarus Jacobs describes Mwanyangapo as hardworking and committed employee whose contribution was marked by professionalism and dedication
“NBC board chairperson Lazarus Jacobs describes Mwanyangapo as a hardworking and committed employee whose contribution to the corporation was marked by professionalism and dedication.”
Former NBC cameraman remembered for dedication, compassionThe Namibian
Lazarus Jacobs informed NBC workforce that Similo has been given three months' notice to exit
“Board chairperson Lazarus Jacobs informed the NBC workforce yesterday that Similo has been given three months' notice to exit.”
Similo stays on as NBC director general for three-month handover as Muinjo takes overThe Namibian
Lazarus Jacobs is described as one of Namibia's sharpest comedic minds
“If you ask one of Namibia's sharpest comedic minds, Lazarus Jacobs would probably offer the same advice.”
Kandorozu’s Debut Stand-Up Comedy SpecialNew Era
NBC board chairman Lazarus Jacobs urged Omaheke's local businesses to seize event opportunities
“NBC board chairman Lazarus Jacobs urged Omaheke's local businesses to seize event opportunities.”
Gobabis to host Miss Namibia, Miss Teen 2026New Era
Jacobs announced that the pageant will be managed under NBC's commercial department
“Jacobs announced that the pageant will be managed under NBC's commercial department going forward.”
Gobabis to host Miss Namibia, Miss Teen 2026The Namibian
NBC board chairperson Lazarus Jacobs said the recruitment process is still incomplete
“In an interview with The Namibian last week, NBC board chairperson Lazarus Jacobs said the recruitment process is still incomplete.”
NBC denies plans to re-interview director general candidatesLamech Mwanyangapo, a veteran camera operator at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2023 and became a vocal cancer advocate through the Lamech Mwanyangapo Cancer Foundation, died on Saturday at age 61. NBC leadership paid tribute to him as a dedicated professional, compassionate colleague, and valued team member.
1 September 2026 · New Era →
Lamech Mwanyangapo, a veteran camera operator at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2023 and became a vocal cancer advocate through the Lamech Mwanyangapo Cancer Foundation, died on Saturday at age 61. NBC leadership paid tribute to him as a dedicated professional, compassionate colleague, and valued team member.
1 September 2026 · New Era →
Lamech Mwanyangapo, a long-serving cameraman at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation and cancer awareness advocate, died on 29 August after a battle with multiple myeloma. While undergoing treatment, he established the Lamech Mwanyangapo Cancer Association and campaigned for cancer awareness and the establishment of an oncology centre in northern Namibia.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
On the podcast The Catalyst with Lazarus Jacobs, mental health advocate Hermien Elago discusses childhood, mental health, personal struggles and experiences that have shaped her, at a time when Namibia is grappling with concerns about mental health stigma and reluctance to seek help, particularly among men.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Former Namibia Broadcasting Corporation cameraman Lamech Mwanyangapo has died, with NBC board chairperson Lazarus Jacobs describing him as a hardworking and compassionate colleague who continued working despite battling cancer and devoted effort to supporting others affected by the disease.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Charene Labuschagne was crowned Miss Namibia 2026 at a ceremony at Die Dam Resort on Saturday evening after competing against nine other finalists. Rachelle Hamases was named first runner-up and Albertina Haimbala second runner-up; Labuschagne received prizes including a house, luxury vehicle, and cash.
3 August 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced an 11-member task force to review governance and remuneration in Namibia's state-owned enterprises, mandated to report to Cabinet within three months with recommendations on consistency, accountability and efficiency across the sector.
31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's board has appointed veteran journalist Menesia Muinjo as the new director general while extending former director general Stanley Similo's contract for a three-month handover period, though the board clarified that Similo will not be involved in operations. The decision has drawn criticism from the Namibia Public Workers Union, which argues that Muinjo has sufficient institutional knowledge and that paying two directors general simultaneously is unnecessary.
6 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Vetaruhe Kandorozu delivered an impromptu stand-up comedy special on the parliamentary floor titled 'Namibia Does Not Look Like That', featuring a joke about deputy minister Dino Ballotti that drew silence rather than laughs. The Namibian's opinion piece critiques the failed routine and suggests Kandorozu misunderstands both comedy and Namibia's multicultural identity.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Former deputy prime minister Natangwe Ithete has not received his parliamentary salary for four months following his October dismissal from Cabinet, reportedly because the National Assembly has not received an official directive confirming his removal from the executive. Officials cite administrative delays, while a political commentator attributes the delay to institutional incompetence in reintegrating him into the parliamentary payroll system.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The NBC has decided to bring the Miss Namibia and Miss Teen 2026 pageants to Gobabis, completing hosting of the event across all four corners of Namibia. The move is expected to boost local tourism and regional economy through increased visitor numbers and media coverage, while promoting youth empowerment and regional inclusivity.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
Information Minister Emma Theofelus announced that parastatals under the information ministry will have their subsidies reduced by 3% annually for the next three years, with government expecting them to develop alternative revenue streams and achieve greater financial independence while still meeting public service mandates.
29 January 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation has denied allegations that it intends to conduct re-interviews for the director general position, a role vacant since outgoing chief Stanley Similo's contract expired last year. NBC board chairperson Lazarus Jacobs said the recruitment process remains incomplete and that any claims about re-interviews are "speculation, innuendo and rumour mongering."
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Businessman Knowledge Katti's Sintana Energy has paid a N$16.3 million deposit to secure negotiation rights over a stake in PEL 37, an oil exploration licence controlled by Paragon Oil & Gas. The licence has been controversial, linked to the firing of former mines minister Natangwe Ithete, and Sintana has until April 2026 to complete due diligence and negotiate terms to become a shareholder in Paragon.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →