The 2025 edition of the Southern Africa Broadcasters Association (SABA) convention is set to deliberate on the growth of the broadcasting space within the region and beyond.
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's (NBC) veteran cameraman, Eddy Eneas, has died aged 58 after a short illness.
Eneas, a veteran of the liberation struggle, previously served in the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) before joining the NBC.
He served the corporation for more than 20 years.
A SABA delegation met with SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi at the SADC Secretariat in Gaborone, Botswana.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology has called on media houses to support government efforts in promoting the ethical use of social media and strengthening Namibia's national brand.
MTC has committed an investment of N$4.5 million in the Content Creator Awards over the next three years.
The announcement was made during the nomination event held at the National Theatre of Namibia.
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) this week engaged journalists from different media houses to help them tell the story behind numbers.
Media Ombudsman John Nakuta has commended the media for its fair and balanced reporting of activities related to the November Presidential and National Assembly elections so far.
Nakuta, however, called for improved representation of women in election coverage.
A lecture that took place at the University of Namibia's (UNAM) main campus recently explored both the positive and negative aspects of media and communication within the Namibian context.
Professor Jairos Kangira is the Coordinator of the Mass Media Professorial Lecture and explained its purpose.
The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc), Stanley Similo, has emphasised that ethical, balanced, and accurate reporting is crucial for fair elections, stressing that the media play a vital role in democracy by providing voters with the information they need to make informed decisions.
Experts from various media houses, researchers, and academics gathered in Windhoek for a panel discussion on the role of the media in promoting democratic elections in Namibia.
