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Namibian Broadcasting Corporation — state broadcaster employing camera operators and journalists covering Namibian events.
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The Namibian
Menesia Muinjo of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) said budget constraints have affected NBC's ability to buy more local content over the last two years
“Muinjo said budget constraints have also affected the NBC's ability to buy more local content over the last two years.”
The Politics of Content CreationThe Namibian
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation premiered Voice Perfect Namibia competition
“The competition premiered on the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation last year, and so far, more than 300 hopefuls auditioned for the second season, of which 220 have made it into the actual competition.”
Nigeria's Folabi Nuel Joins Voice Perfect Season TwoThe Namibian
NBC is in association with The 16-episode reality show 'The Search'
“"The 16-episode reality show, in association with NBC, has connected viewers, with all the dramatic social experiments that are fun to watch as it is to participate in," a statement issued by 'The Search' says.”
Keetmans scoops ‘The Search' top prizeThe Namibian
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation aired the programme 'School Grounds'
“When I was in Grade 11, I was a co-host for the programme 'School Grounds', which aired on the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC).”
Slaying All The WayThe Namibian
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation aired the programme 'School Grounds'
“When I was in Grade 11, I was a co-host for the programme 'School Grounds', which aired on the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC).”
Slaying All The WayThe Namibian
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation airs the lifestyle television programme 'Whata-Lifestyle' featuring Robyn Nakaambo
“Nakaambo is the presenter of the lifestyle television programme 'Whata-Lifestyle' on NBC, which earned her a Simply You Magazine Lifestyle and Fashion award for best TV personality in 2018.”
Catching Up with Ruby The DimeThe Namibian
NBC premiered 'Body with Maria Nepembe' at Grove Mall's Ster Kinekor
“Notable faces and figures mingled on the red carpet at the premiere of NBC's highly anticipated 'Body with Maria Nepembe' at Grove Mall's Ster Kinekor in Windhoek last weekend.”
Red Carpet Looks at ‘Body with Maria Nepembe' PremiereA Namibian Sun columnist argues that since parliament went live, it has become a soap opera focused on theatrics rather than lawmaking, with MPs performing for cameras instead of conducting legislative business.
5 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A Namibian Sun columnist argues that since parliament went live, it has become a soap opera focused on theatrics rather than lawmaking, with MPs performing for cameras instead of conducting legislative business.
5 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the family of veteran broadcaster and videographer Lamech Mwanyangapo, who died on August 29 after battling cancer, and called on young journalists to continue his legacy of accurate, fearless storytelling and visual documentation of Namibian events.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
Miss Teen Namibia 2025 Chantel Boeren has returned from the Miss Teen International pageant in India with two accolades: the top model award and first runner-up overall placement, making her one of the most successful Namibian entrants in the competition's history.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
The Editors Forum of Namibia has expressed sadness over the death of veteran broadcaster and former NBC senior cameraman Lamech Mwanyangapo.
31 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) have been revived and will hold their ceremony on 13 March 2027, with submissions open from 10 August to 11 September. Minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Sanet Steenkamp announced the government's N$10 million pledge toward the awards.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Five Namibia Airports Company board members, dismissed by the minister of works and transport over an N$5,000 vehicle buyout, plan to appeal to the president, claiming the minister's action was unauthorised interference. The board argues the buyout was justified as employees forfeited their vehicle scheme, saving the parastatal over N$40 million, and the company has since become profitable.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Anna Afrikaner, lead singer of Gobabis-based band People's Choice known for the song 'Don't Look Back' (also called 'Siwelewele'), made a major public appearance at the 'Ma /Gaisa Meets Oviritje' concert at Bobby Sissing Stadium at Khomasdal after years away from the stage. She reflects on her regrets about pursuing music as a sole career and is stepping back into the spotlight.
8 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah became the fifth president and first woman to hold the office on 21 March 2025, alongside the country's first woman vice president Lucia Witbooi and first woman speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, making Namibia the first country with women in all three top leadership positions. The article discusses Linda Robinson's book 'Women in Power: Fighting for Democracy in an Age of Authoritarianism', which explores how misogynistic authoritarianism, digital disinformation and sexualised attacks are used to push women out of power.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services won the overall award at Nipam's second public sector awards ceremony in Windhoek, recognized for investing in professional development and employee capacity building. The ceremony also celebrated 38 public servants who completed Nipam's accredited management programmes at NQF levels 6, 7 and 8.
3 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 →
Private caterer Pamo Trading Enterprises is challenging a N$540-million hostel food tender awarded to the Namibia Training Authority for supplying food to 239 government school hostels accommodating 77,281 pupils nationwide. The company filed an application at the Windhoek High Court on 20 July seeking to have the award set aside and any procurement contracts declared null and void.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia commemorated World Population Day 2026 with focus on youth health, opportunities, and teenage pregnancy prevention, launching a UNFPA report that surveyed over 108,000 young adults aged 18 to 39 across 73 countries. The report found that while many young people aspire to marriage and children, financial insecurity, rising living costs, and housing challenges are preventing them from achieving their desired futures.
29 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian claimed several honours at the 2026 Namibian Journalism Awards, organised by the Editors' Forum of Namibia. Maria Kaalushu from the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation won journalist of the year for her investigative report 'Land Scammers' and also received the fraud and cybercrime transparency award for the same piece.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The United Nations Population Fund reports that 19% of women aged 15–19 in Namibia have begun childbearing, with teenage pregnancy responsible for 12% of female school dropouts. Stakeholders warn that addressing the issue requires coordinated action from government, families, schools, communities and development partners to prevent Namibia from losing its youth dividend.
27 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Olympic gold medallist Noah Lyles won his third US 100m title in 9.79 seconds at the US athletics championships, a world-leading time that matched his personal best from the Paris Olympics. Sha'Carri Richardson, the 2023 world champion, won the women's 100m title in 10.77 seconds for her third national crown.
25 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 →