Prominent lawyer Dirk Conradie has been convicted of corruption in a marathon litigation involving a N$60 million tender at the telecommunications giant, MTC.

The New Era Newspapers Chief Executive Officer Christof Maletsky called on Public Relations Officers (PROs) to build relations with journalists and media practitioners to build stronger bonds.

He made this call during a media engagement workshop.

It has come to light that Meatco has been selling its products at significantly cheaper prices on the international market compared to its local competitors.

The company is bleeding financially and is being bailed out by the government regularly.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Peya Mushelenga, has addressed concerns regarding the suspension of the Managing Editor at the New Era Newspaper.

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology says he has respect for the governance structures of state-owned enterprises and does not interfere with their operations.

The Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus says the merging of the two-state media houses, the Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA) and the New Era Corporation is still in the pipeline albeit in an early stage.