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Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

Namibian Broadcasting Corporation

Also known as: NBC · The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation · Public broadcaster NBC · NBC Omurari FM

Namibia's state broadcaster, operating the Drama School for young filmmakers and led by director general Menesia Muinjo as of April 2026.

Sport

African Stars demands payment for broadcast rights

The News

African Stars chairman Salomo Hei says the club must be consulted and compensated for broadcasting its matches, arguing that clubs deserve fair value as the Namibia Premier Football League moves toward professionalism. The dispute follows an NFA announcement of a partnership with NBC and OneAfrica Television to broadcast league fixtures, with Stars subsequently demanding N$100,000 per game plus damages if their home matches are aired without payment.

16 February 2026 · New Era →

Monday 16 February

  1. African Stars demands payment for broadcast rights

    African Stars chairman Salomo Hei says the club must be consulted and compensated for broadcasting its matches, arguing that clubs deserve fair value as the Namibia Premier Football League moves toward professionalism. The dispute follows an NFA announcement of a partnership with NBC and OneAfrica Television to broadcast league fixtures, with Stars subsequently demanding N$100,000 per game plus damages if their home matches are aired without payment.

    16 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Kavango West lacks radio stations, minister says

    Minister of Information Emma Theofelus has raised concerns that Kavango West region has no community or commercial radio stations, limiting residents' access to locally-produced content. She called for stakeholders to prioritise expansion of community broadcasting services and warned against the risks of AI in spreading misinformation across radio and digital platforms.

    16 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 February

  1. Erongo media stakeholders convene to strengthen regional communication

    Media practitioners and government newsmakers in the Erongo region held a stakeholder engagement conference in Swakopmund, organised by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, to address newsroom challenges and improve communication between institutions and communities. Participants discussed topics including story pitching, editorial standards, news values, and technical broadcast practices to build mutual understanding.

    13 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Former Cabinet minister Erkki Nghimtina dies at 78

    Erkki Nghimtina, a former Cabinet minister who served in the National Assembly from 1995 to 2020 and held various ministerial portfolios including mines and energy, works and transport, and labour, died on Sunday. He played a significant role in Namibia's independence struggle and military history before transitioning to politics after retiring from active military service in 1995.

    10 February 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 7 February

  1. Opinion: Parliamentary ceremonies waste taxpayer funds and time

    An editorial criticizes the elaborate ceremonies and protocols surrounding Namibian parliamentary and presidential activities, arguing that the emphasis on tradition and formality wastes public resources and distracts leaders from actual governance work that ordinary citizens must accomplish without such fanfare.

    7 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Police pursue officers implicated in corruption, drugs nationwide

    Inspector General Joseph Shikongo says disciplinary and criminal proceedings are under way against officers implicated in corruption, drugs and other offences, as MPs express concern that such arrests are eroding public trust in the police force. Recent cases include officers arrested for drug smuggling, theft, firearms trafficking, and extortion.

    7 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 30 January

  1. Politicians criticise Presidency for not condemning minister's xenophobic remarks

    Politicians have criticised the Office of the President for failing to hold Minister James Sankwasa accountable after he made xenophobic comments about a Zimbabwean journalist, with opposition figures and analysts arguing the Presidency should have condemned his remarks rather than deflecting responsibility to the relevant line ministry.

    30 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 29 January

  1. ICT parastatals face three-year budget cuts of three percent annually

    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 →

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Minister Sankwasa criticised for xenophobic remarks against journalist

    Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa faced backlash after making xenophobic comments about journalist Tracy Tafirenyika, who is Zimbabwean-born, following her article reporting that he owed NamWater N$174,000 in bills. Media bodies, civil society, and opposition politicians condemned Sankwasa's remarks as discriminatory attacks on a journalist doing her job, with calls for him to retract and apologise.

    28 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 26 January

  1. Miss Namibia 2026 pageant opens entries for women and teens

    The Miss Namibia Organisation has opened entries for the 2026 pageants, with applications closing 30 January. Reigning Miss Namibia Johanna Swartbooi describes the competition as a "starter pack for adulthood" requiring professional coaching in public speaking, interviews and presentation skills, while the winner receives a house, car, cash and scholarship plus the chance to represent Namibia at Miss Universe.

    26 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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