The NBC's Board Chairperson, Lazarus Jacobs, has paid tribute to the late Lamech Mwanyangapo, describing him as a dedicated professional, a compassionate colleague and a man who turned personal adversity into a mission to help others.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) is mourning the loss of veteran employee Lamech Mwanyangapo, who died in a Windhoek hospital this morning following a battle with cancer.

He died aged 61.

"My name is Lamech Mwanyangapo, and I am a camera operator."