Also known as: NBC · The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation · Public broadcaster NBC
Public broadcaster that celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2026 and previously managed the Namibian Annual Music Awards alongside MTC.
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The Namibian
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation is represented by spokesperson Beaulah Boois-Beukes
“Namibian Broadcasting Corporation spokesperson Beaulah Boois-Beukes complimented this year's contestants.”
Top 10 Miss Namibia finalists selectedThe Namibian
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation organized preliminary competitions for Miss Teen Namibia and Miss Namibia preliminary competitions for Miss Teen Namibia and Miss Namibia set for Friday and Saturday in Windhoek
“The preliminary competitions for Miss Teen Namibia and Miss Namibia have been set for Friday and Saturday in Windhoek, with the organisers saying this year's pageants aim to meet regional standards.”
Pageant sets sights on regional standardsThe Namibian
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation broadcast Shikololo on programme 'Penduka' in 1998
“The outspoken rapper enjoyed a strong run in 1998, with his profile rising after his appearance on the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation programme 'Penduka'.”
Don’t Sell Your Traditional Values, Shikololo WarnsThe Namibian
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation aired shows that inspired Rauha Severus
“She was inspired by shows like 'Whatagwan' and 'Frenzy Special' on the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, where she eventually realised that waiting for permission was a losing game.”
‘I simply pressed record’The Namibian
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation extended employment contract of Stanley Similo for three months
“Despite announcing veteran journalist Menesia Muinjo (59) as the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's (NBC) new director general, the institution's board has extended the employment contract of its former director general, Stanley Similo (62), for a further three months.”
Similo stays on as NBC director general for three-month handover as Muinjo takes overNew Era
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation received N$335.3 million allocation
“The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) remains the biggest beneficiary among the three public media entities, receiving N$335.3 million.”
NBC gets lion’s share MICT budgetThe Namibian
NBC says it owes Huawei only N$3 million
“The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) says it owes communications technology company Huawei only N$3 million, as opposed to N$184 million flagged in the auditor general's report.”
NBC clarifies N$184m audit report says it owes HuaweiThe Namibian
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation will broadcast president's official Independence Day address live at 00h00 on 21 March
“Presidential spokesperson Jonas Mbambo yesterday said Nandi-Ndaitwah will deliver her official Independence Day address live on the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC).”
Why opposition leaders slam president's midnight Independence Day TV addressThe Namibian
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation appointed Menesia Muinjo as new director general
“The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has appointed Menesia Muinjo as its new director general.”
Menesia Muinjo appointed as new NBC director generalThe Namibian
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation will receive N$300 million in 2026/27, a 17% reduction from prior year
“The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) remains the largest single recipient, with N$300 million to be allocated to the public broadcaster in 2026/27. This is a reduction of 17% from a revised allocation of N$361.6 million in 2025/26.”
Budget 2026/27: Namibia state-owned enterprises face funding cuts as fiscal consolidation hits subsidiesPrime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced plans to revive 'The Prime Minister's Question Time', a television call-in programme that allows citizens to question the prime minister directly on government policies and service delivery. He also announced a new platform for social media and community activists to periodically meet with the prime minister to discuss governance issues.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced plans to revive 'The Prime Minister's Question Time', a television call-in programme that allows citizens to question the prime minister directly on government policies and service delivery. He also announced a new platform for social media and community activists to periodically meet with the prime minister to discuss governance issues.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has submitted five Environmental Clearance Certificate applications to begin formalising informal settlements, with the first phase expected to create about 3,587 residential erven across five planning areas. The initiative could ultimately create more than 11,000 residential erven and provide secure land tenure and municipal infrastructure to residents currently living without them.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited pledged N$350,000 to the 2026 Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, the largest cash contribution at a fundraising gala dinner on Saturday. The gala raised a total of N$2,168,450 through cash pledges and in-kind contributions from corporate partners ahead of the fair scheduled for 21–29 August.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has handed over all intellectual property, copyright, audio, and visual material of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) to the ministry of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture, marking the end of MTC's and the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's decade-long management of the awards.
3 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Windhoek-born communications specialist Delila Katanga, 27, has become one of Namibia's sought-after masters of ceremonies, hosting on local and international platforms. She started as a child television presenter at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation and has hosted events including the premiere of a documentary about president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has handed over the intellectual property and multimedia archives of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (Namas) to the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture. MTC invested over N$100 million in the awards over ten years; the brand is valued at over N$400 million, and the ministry will now manage the event going forward.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Kunene region's governor Vipuaakuje Muharukua said he will proceed with a state of the region address on Tuesday, rejecting the regional council's postponement announcement citing lack of quorum. The chief regional officer had cited councillors' unavailability due to unpaid June salaries following a funding block by the urban and rural development minister, but Muharukua said a quorum determination can only be made during a meeting and accused the chief regional officer of attempting to sabotage government operations.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
On the 50th anniversary of June 16, 1976, when South African youth died resisting apartheid, an opinion piece argues the day should be remembered as part of broader democratic struggle against apartheid, not merely as a protest against Afrikaans-medium instruction in schools.
19 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Five years ago, Roads Authority engineers rejected a proposal to install speed humps on the B1 Western Bypass, citing highway standards and the need for uninterrupted traffic flow. The Namibian reports that current RA board members disagree with minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi's decision to proceed with speed humps, but have approved it under his instructions.
14 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A Namibian Sun opinion column argues that winter's greatest social threat is loneliness, which drives people into temporary relationships based on survival and proximity rather than genuine connection or love.
13 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Former first lady Monica Geingos told fellows in the 2026 One Economy Foundation Media Fellowship Programme that journalism should be understood as a gradual process of shaping perspectives through consistent and accurate reporting rather than expecting instant change, and that storytelling must account for lived experiences, trauma and social context.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has urged media organisations to report fairly on women in leadership positions, saying coverage often focuses on controversy and personal conduct rather than their work and achievements. She argues this imbalanced reporting erodes public confidence in women leaders and discourages women from participating in public life.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila called on media institutions to improve coverage of women in leadership positions, saying disproportionate focus on controversy and personal conduct over professional achievements erodes public confidence in women leaders and discourages their participation in public life.
6 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation celebrated its 35th anniversary on Friday. Former directors and a media ombudsman reflected on the corporation's journey, including challenges of modernization, content acquisition, and maintaining relevance as a public broadcaster.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Government and church leaders have warned that growing hopelessness, mental health pressures, substance abuse and unemployment are placing many young Namibians at risk. Vice President Lucia Witbooi called for stronger cooperation between churches, traditional leaders, communities and civil society to address these social challenges.
27 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 16-year-old learner at Nicodemus Primary School rescued nine-month-old twins from a pond at Omutundungu village after witnessing them being thrown into the water. Cornelius Shimwaafeni jumped in, pulled both babies out, performed CPR, and called for help; the twins were discharged from hospital and the teenager has been widely praised, including by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 to move within one win of the NBA Western Conference finals, with the series now 3-2 in San Antonio's favor.
13 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian reports that 15 people died on roads during a long weekend, bringing the year-to-date toll to 170 by 3 May, with the MVA Fund recording 921 crashes, 1,467 injuries, and 143 fatalities from January to 26 April. The editorial argues road crashes constitute a persistent national crisis requiring immediate action, citing WHO data showing Namibia recorded about 423 fatalities in 2023 at a rate of 14 per 100,000 population.
12 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2026 Miss Namibia preliminary competition narrowed the field from 18 contestants to 10 finalists over the weekend in Windhoek. The crowning ceremonies will be held in Gobabis as part of an effort to decentralise the event, with Miss Teen Namibia scheduled for 31 July and the main Miss Namibia event on 1 August.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Unam FC and Mighty Gunners FC advanced to the 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 Cup final after securing narrow semi-final victories on Saturday at Outjo Sport Stadium. Unam defeated FC Ongos 1-0 with a goal from Shaun Rugam, with Ronaldo Kauvi named man of the match.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Preliminary competitions for Miss Teen Namibia and Miss Namibia are scheduled for Friday and Saturday in Windhoek, with organisers working toward regional standards by bringing in a Botswana pageant director to join the judging panel as part of a move toward SADC regional integration.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup quarter-finals at Swakopmund saw defending champions African Stars fall to Eleven Arrows in a penalty shootout (0-0 draw, 4-2 loss), and fan favourites Eeshoke Chula Chula knocked out. Four teams advanced to the semi-finals, with Eleven Arrows set to face Mighty Gunners at Outjo.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Joel Embiid scored 34 points and Tyrese Maxey added 30 as the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers defeated the second-seeded Boston Celtics 109-100 to eliminate them from the NBA playoffs, completing a comeback from 3-1 down in the series.
3 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Shikololo, regarded as the first artist to popularise Oshiwambo rap, reflects on his childhood in exile during Namibia's liberation war and his introduction to rap music in Germany, warning people not to sell their traditional values.
2 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Unam FC head coach Robert Nauseb says his team is ready to face Blue Waters FC in a Standard Bank Top 8 knockout match in Swakopmund. Nauseb acknowledged Blue Waters' strength—they have won all six of their games—and noted the difficulty of playing away, though he is confident his squad will perform well and are available except for one player still recovering from a muscle injury.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Accountant Rauha Severus, 27, launched Unscripted Moments with Rauha in March 2025, a raw and high-energy show where she interviews guests with real, honest conversations. Severus bypassed traditional gatekeepers by using her phone and microphone to start her content creation journey, handling everything from venue scouting to editing herself.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points to lead Oklahoma City to a 121-109 victory over Phoenix and a 3-0 playoff series lead. In the Eastern Conference, the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic defeated the top-seeded Detroit Pistons 113-105 to take a 2-1 series lead.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Theatre of Namibia and City of Windhoek transported more than 1,700 Grade 8 pupils to see 'Bang Bang', a play about school violence and youth challenges, directed by local theatremaker Veronique Kuchekana-Chirau. The production uses the 'Kilanova Method' to help pupils engage with their prescribed text while exploring issues such as bullying, trauma, criminal violence and teen pregnancy.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The NBC Drama School is preparing its fifth season, aimed at equipping young creatives aged 18–35 with practical skills and real production experience to build sustainable careers in Namibia's film industry. Around 30 participants will work on a 52-minute film project over approximately six to eight months, with applications closing on 24 April.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Assembly adjourned on Tuesday following the death of Swapo parliamentarian James Uerikua, who died on Friday. The Speaker announced the adjournment after consultation with party chief whips, and President Nandi-Ndaitwah visited Uerikua's family.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →