The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation has made progress in expanding its broadcasting network and upgrading systems over the past six months.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, gave an update on the developments during a staff address.
In a recent interview with the Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc), Stanley Similo highlighted major productions by the national broadcaster and how the corporation, through its different platforms, kept the nation abreast of the latest information in and outside the country.
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation has extended condolences to the family and friends of its former employee, Japie Beukes, who died last Friday.
The 62-year-old Jacobus Beukes, better known as Japie, joined the nbc as a Telex Operator in 1988.
Employees of the national broadcaster, nbc, have been urged to maintain a healthy work environment as key to creating a high-performing organisation.
As the elections draw closer, the national broadcaster has been training its staff members to be ready for election coverage.
Veteran journalist and nbc's former Radio News Editor, Kaomo Vijanda Tjombe, died in Windhoek on Saturday following a battle with cancer.
He was 65 years old.
Tjombe's brother, Nathanael Mbaeva, confirmed the news to the nbc.
NBC Director General Stanley Similo has called on political parties to ensure the safety of journalists during the upcoming November 2024 election campaigns.
nbc Director General Stanley Similo met with leaders of political parties to discuss airtime coverage and election broadcasting for the November 2024 elections.
Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus expressed her confidence in the role of the NBC's new board of directors in ensuring comprehensive election coverage.
They are Oaitse Van Staden, as Deputy Chairperson, Kula Simson, and Cletius Simasiku.
Over the weekend, Suiderhof Primary School, affectionately known as "Suidies," in Windhoek hosted its annual Sports Day for Grade 0 to Grade 3 learners, marking a huge success.
The event, which brought together teachers, students, and parents, is part of a longstanding tradition at the school.
