The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) will start airing free equal airtime messages for political parties contesting the Outapi Constituency by-election.

With the national elections fast approaching, media houses are trusted to inform and keep the public up to date with the election process and the outcome.

Namibia has been consistently ranked among the top in press freedom.

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.