The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music’s board has fired chief executive Albert Nicanor, following a disciplinary process finding him guilty of misconduct. …
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Nascam
Also known as: The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music · Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music
Nascam — royalty collection and distribution body for Namibian composers and authors of music, defending its distribution system amid musician earnings concerns.
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… Of this amount, N$7.4 million was sponsored by MTC while N$2.8 million was contributed by Huawei, Tafel Lager, Standard Bank, the National Arts Council of Namibia, Air Namibia, J&P Group of Companies, NDTC, Powerplay, Namibia Film Commission, Nascam and Namibia Wildlife Resorts. …
Arts ministry seeks industry input to resurrect NAMAsThe Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (Nascam) has defended its royalty distribution model after member of parliament Frederick Shitana questioned reports on local musicians earning as little as N$2 per broadcast play. …
Nascam defends N$2 royalty rates- February 2026
… Shitana at the workshop said low remuneration rates continue to limit the financial viability of careers in music, with some artists receiving minimal royalty payments from the Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (Nascam). …
MP Shitana slams N$2 royalties… They are Sophia Eises, current chief executive of the Municipality of Gobabis, and Albert Nicanor, former chief executive of the Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (Nascam). …
||Kharas council appoints Shikongo as interim chief regional officer… eves music awards play a key role in exposure, highlighting that without them, local music would not go beyond borders. “The radio stations have to play local music by force for people to vote for their favourite artist.” Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (Nascam …
Force radio stations to play local music – Swart Baster- January 2026
… While many artists chase opportunity from established centres, he has been navigating the industry from a distance, often travelling to Windhoek to access basic industry structures such as the Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music and professional studios. …
Mapuzza builds momentum beyond the spotlight… Coming from a family without financial comfort meant studio time was expensive, professional videos were impossible and promotion felt out of reach,” he added. “I registered with Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music, but the costs that come after registration CDs, s …
The quiet struggle behind the sound… Coming from a family without financial comfort meant studio time was expensive, professional videos were impossible and promotion felt out of reach,” he added. “I registered with Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music, but the costs that come after registration CDs, s …
The quiet struggle behind the sound- December 2025
… We even registered it together at the Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (Nascam),” KBoz says. …
KBoz pulls plug on Waters’ album over unpaid debt
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Nascam CEO fired after disciplinary process finds misconduct
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The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music's board has fired chief executive Albert Nicanor following a disciplinary process that found him guilty of gross insubordination, fraud, dishonesty, and negligent and unauthorised use of a company vehicle. Acting chief executive Ferdinand Gertze will remain in the position until a substantive appointment is made.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →
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Nascam CEO fired after disciplinary process finds misconduct
The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music's board has fired chief executive Albert Nicanor following a disciplinary process that found him guilty of gross insubordination, fraud, dishonesty, and negligent and unauthorised use of a company vehicle. Acting chief executive Ferdinand Gertze will remain in the position until a substantive appointment is made.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →
Tuesday 10 March
Arts ministry consults on reviving dormant Namibian music awards
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has invited industry stakeholders to help shape the return of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), which have been dormant since MTC withdrew funding in 2020. A stakeholder engagement session is scheduled for 14 March to strengthen the awards' credibility and gather input on award categories, industry development needs, and future direction.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 2 March
Nascam defends royalty payout model amid musician concerns
The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music has defended its royalty distribution system after a parliament member questioned reports of local musicians earning as little as N$2 per broadcast play. Nascam says the figure is not a fixed rate but is calculated based on total royalties collected from music users and distributed through an automated system, though it acknowledges a need to amend legislation to better address digital platforms and online usage.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 26 February
MP Shitana criticizes minimal music royalties and missing ISRC system
Namibian musicians earn as little as N$2 per broadcast play, a rate unchanged since independence, according to MP Frederick Shitana. He called for a national International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) system to help local artists earn from digital platforms and said Namibia's reliance on South Africa for ISRC registration disadvantages creators.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 February
||Kharas council appoints interim chief regional officer
The ||Kharas Regional Council has appointed Megameno Shikongo as acting chief regional officer for three months, following the arrest of former acting CRO Ralph Sachika on fraud, forgery, money laundering and corruption charges. The council is awaiting approval from the Public Service Commission to appoint a substantive CRO by 1 April.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 4 February
Musician calls for mandatory local music quota on radio
Swart Baster has renewed calls for binding local music quotas on Namibian radio stations, arguing that limited airplay is undermining local artists' incomes. According to Nascam interim board chairperson Joseph Ailonga, broadcasters are being consulted to revise the broadcasting code of conduct, with some indicating willingness to increase local content to 70–90%.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 21 January
Young artist Mapuzza builds career from Walvis Bay despite resource constraints
At 18, Willias Nghitotelwa (Mapuzza) is among a wave of Namibian artists building momentum from outside established centres. Despite challenges accessing studios, radio play, and digital distribution platforms, he gained breakthrough with his song 'Mr Driver' through organic social media circulation and plans to release more music by end of February.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 6 January
Rural Namibian artists struggle with studio costs, promotion
Two musicians from Katima Mulilo and Kavango East describe the challenges of building music careers outside Namibia's main industry hubs, citing expensive studio time, difficulty affording professional videos, and limited promotion access, though one has gained recent online traction and another has achieved national recognition after years of persistence.
6 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Rural Namibian artists face financial barriers to music success
Two musicians from outside Namibia's main music hubs—DJ Vuyo from Katima Mulilo and UGEE from Kavango East—describe the obstacles facing rural artists, including expensive studio time, costly professional promotion, and years of struggle before gaining national recognition. Both say persistence, self-funding, and remaining opportunity-ready have been key to building their careers.
6 January 2026 · The Namibian →