State broadcaster providing news coverage and recordings in Namibia since pre-independence era, subject of concerns over journalist safety and archival practices.
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The Namibian
Namibia Broadcasting Corporation is sitting on a library with old reels, old paperwork and institutional memory from that era
“They are the ones sitting on this library with the old reels, the old paperwork and whatever institutional memory still exists from that era.”
Where Are Our Grandparents’ Royalties?Windhoek Observer
Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) hosted the Wheels of Justice TV show where experts discussed social media dangers.
“The issue was recently discussed on the Wheels of Justice, a Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) TV show, where experts warned about the dangers young people face online, including addiction, harmful content and unrealistic social expectations.”
Youth confidence shaken by online comparison cultureNew Era
Namibia Broadcasting Corporation employs Sylvester Simubali as senior camera operator in Katima Mulilo
“He works as a senior camera operator for Namibia Broadcasting Corporation in Katima Mulilo.”
SMEs' spotlight with Pricilla Mukokobi – Intwiza Events shake up entertainment industryA musician argues that Namibian performers recorded by the South West African Broadcasting Corporation before independence received no payment for their work and continue to receive nothing, since the broadcaster failed to properly document their names and details, leaving royalties uncollected when recordings are logged as 'unknown' in the Nascam system.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A musician argues that Namibian performers recorded by the South West African Broadcasting Corporation before independence received no payment for their work and continue to receive nothing, since the broadcaster failed to properly document their names and details, leaving royalties uncollected when recordings are logged as 'unknown' in the Nascam system.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Growing social media use among young people in Namibia is raising concerns about its impact on confidence, mental health and online safety. ICT minister Emma Theofelus and children's advocate Ingrid Husselmann warned that young people develop insecurities from comparing themselves to online lifestyles and appearances, and called for responsibility from parents, governments and technology companies.
15 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Sylvester Simubali founded Intwiza Events Management in 2018, specialising in event planning, sound engineering and artist management while promoting local and international performers and cultural events across Namibia. Despite running the business for over a decade alongside a full-time job, he has bootstrapped the enterprise independently without government funding, citing commitment, connections and support as essential to growth in the competitive entertainment sector.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
Uushona Hiskia, a former Tigers fullback and member of the club's golden generation, left professional football while still in his prime to pursue a career in media, working 13 years at Namibia Press Agency and 21 years at NBC before retiring to livestock farming. He expressed concern about Tigers' current relegation struggles, lamenting the decline of the historic club.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's media sector has expanded significantly from a single state broadcaster before independence to today's mix of state, private, and community outlets. While the country maintains strong media freedom protections and has weathered challenges including rising printing costs and the shift to digital publishing, new pressures from AI and ethical standards in online content present ongoing challenges for journalists.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah tabled a N$104 billion budget for 2026/27 with N$81.3 billion allocated to operations and only N$6.5 billion to development, drawing criticism from economists and opposition figures who warn this allocation will constrain economic growth. The government collected N$89.8 billion in revenue and plans to borrow N$15 billion, while interest payments of N$16.2 billion now exceed the development budget.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Miss Namibia Organisation has closed applications for 2026 competitions and completed candidate screening. The pageant continues to position itself as a platform for leadership and social impact, with winners and finalists involved in charity work, mentorship, and national development initiatives.
7 February 2026 · New Era →
The New Era editorial argues that journalists, likened to the hardworking mbangula woodpecker in Oshiwambo tradition, are summoned to expose injustice but then discarded or abused once their work is done. It condemns the recent verbal abuse of reporters by former liberation struggle veterans at Swapo Party headquarters, arguing that such treatment undermines democracy and the public's right to information.
23 January 2026 · New Era →
The Editors' Forum of Namibia has condemned the harassment of a Namibia Broadcasting Corporation news crew by members of the Former Refugees Repatriation Association at Swapo Party headquarters, stating that intimidation and obstruction of journalists performing their duties is unacceptable and weakens democracy.
22 January 2026 · New Era →
The Editors' Forum of Namibia has condemned verbal abuse of NBC journalists by members of a repatriated refugees association camping at the Swapo head office in Windhoek. EFN chairperson Toivo Ndjebela warned that such conduct undermines media safety and the democratic mandate of journalism, and called on authorities to ensure journalists' security while reporting on public interest matters.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →