18th May 2021
Update: Strike continues at Namibian public broadcaster
NBC employees continue strike over claims of poor working conditions while managers express concerns over the public broadcaster’s “untenable” financial situation and future viability.
23rd April 2021
Namibia: workers at public broadcaster go on strike
Employees at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) go on strike following the breakdown of talks between NBC management and the labour union over a demand for salary increases.
11th September 2020
Challenges for public media in Namibia
From funding constraints to media freedom issues and COVID-19, Namibia's public broadcaster has faced serious challenges in recent months.
17th October 2019
NBC defends editorial independence following SWAPO complaint
Namibian public broadcaster defends editorial independence and restores radio services amidst financial crisis.
8th October 2019
Financial crisis at NBC
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation is in the midst of a financial crisis, with significant programming and job cuts on the cards. With elections just over a month away, how will the public broadcaster continue to provide the public with vital information?
7th June 2019
Social media guidelines for Southern Africa to be published soon
Social media guidelines for broadcasters across Southern Africa are being developed following a collaborative 3-day workshop organised by PMA and UNESCO in Namibia earlier this week.
3rd June 2019
Developing social media guidelines for broadcasters in Southern Africa
PMA and UNESCO’s latest workshop to develop social media guidelines for broadcasters in Southern Africa kicked off today.
3rd October 2017
SABA 2017 & SABC Annual Report
The publication of the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) 2017 Annual Report reveals few surprises to those attending last week’s Southern Africa Broadcasting Association (SABA) conference in Windhoek.
10th March 2017
Nigeria ’s broadcasting commission clamps down on licence fees
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to broadcasters with outstanding licence fees, threatening them with sanctions and shutdown if they do not comply.
12th October 2014
Broadcast moves archive
From our Archive: High-level appointments and departures in public radio and television