Local content should be treated as an economic development strategy and not simply as a regulatory requirement. 

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has committed more than N$7 million to commission original local productions under the Mukurob Film Project Phase 2, as the broadcaster intensifies efforts to grow Namibia's creative industry and increase local content.

Debate on the Petroleum Amendment Bill resumed in the National Assembly, with MPs supporting the bill pointing out that the draft legislation will improve oversight, attract investment and support local content and skills development.

The Head of the Upstream Petroleum Unit, Kornelia Shilunga, said that the Namibian government will enforce a strict upstream petroleum local content policy to ensure the country's discovered oil translates into real benefits to all Namibians.

The University of Namibia (UNAM) southern campus has celebrated the significant research progress and output of its more than N$130 million Rhino-Halliburton Technology Centre, highlighting its role in driving research excellence. 

Stakeholders in the Hardap Region have called on the government to recognise skill development and capacity building as key pillars of the envisaged National Upstream Petroleum Policy. 

The overwhelming dominance of foreign content not only drains royalties out of the country, financially sidelining local artists, but also stifles the growth of local creative industries and the job opportunities they could generate.

The Norwegian-African Business Association (NABA) has pledged to expand business interest in Namibia, including the oil and gas industries.

NABA and the Norwegian Energy Partners business delegation paid a courtesy call on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House on Friday.

The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc), Stanley Similo, is spearheading efforts to strengthen cooperation between the broadcaster's headquarters and its regional offices, driving overall growth.