Mines and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse has stated that the global oil company Vitol is not required to obtain a local operating licence, as it already has agreements in place with various Namibian entities and was legally appointed.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music, NASCAM, Albert Nicanor, has issued a warning against broadcasters that fail to pay their royalties.

The society is currently working on renegotiating standardized licenses for all broadcasters.