Namibia-China relations are moving beyond trade and diplomacy.

This time around, the focus is the newsroom, the cultural space, and people-to-people ties.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia's retired Bishop Kleopas Dumeni has paid tribute to the late Lamech Mwanyangapo, describing him as a central figure in information dissemination, both pre- and post-independence.

More than one hundred journalists from around the world are in Beijing for the 2026 Second Half-Year Programme of the China International Press Communication Center.

Family, friends and colleagues of the late NBC's long-serving former employee of Lamech Mwanyangapo remembered him as a dedicated media professional, a loving family man and a passionate advocate for cancer awareness.

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."

The Executive Director of the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM), Heroldt Murangi, has called on public institutions and state-owned enterprises to improve their communication with the media.

The Namibian Competition Commission and NBC are moving closer to finalising a five-year partnership agreement.

The Commission's CEO, Vitalis Ndalikokule, and delegation paid a visit to the national broadcaster to formally introduce himself.

Chairperson of the Luderitz Waterfront Development company, Angel Tordesillas, paid a courtesy visit to the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC).

During the visit, he reflected on Luderitz's transformation over the decades and the role of the media in documenting its history.

Representatives from Adventist World Radio (AWR) Namibia and the Namibia North Conference (NNC) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church paid courtesy visits to the Office of the Zambezi Regional Governor and the Katima Mulilo Town Council to introduce the community radio services to the Local leadership. 

The media plays a crucial role in shaping and influencing the public’s perceptions.