Nascam

“The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (Nascam) is headed towards its elective annual general meeting (AGM) on 27 June.”

“The upcoming vote follows a turbulent period for the collective management organisation, which includes the recent termination of its chief executive following an independent disciplinary investigation.”

“Nascam announced Nicanor's dismissal on Friday after an independent disciplinary hearing found him guilty of gross insubordination, fraud, dishonesty and the negligent and unauthorised use of a company vehicle.”

“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.”

“The 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.”

“I registered with Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music, but the costs that come after registration CDs, submissions and visuals became another obstacle.”

“I registered with Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music, but the costs that come after registration CDs, submissions and visuals became another obstacle.”

“I am currently also serving on the new interim board of directors of the Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (Nascam), which is led by Jossy Joss as the interim chairperson.”

“The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (Nascam), mandated to collect royalties for member artists under the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Protection Act, has been plagued by inefficiencies.”

“These include reports of operating without critical policies for over 26 years, allegedly failing to pay royalties to some artists, and internal disputes over employee contracts.”