Government of Namibia Strengthens Digital Transmission of Broadcasts through Acquisition of New OB Van
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) in Namibia has taken a significant step towards modernizing public communications infrastructure with the acquisition of a new High-Definition (HD) Outside Broadcasting (OB) Van.
The HD OB Van, officially handed over by the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), is equipped with modern broadcasting technology that enables seamless live broadcasts from various locations across the country. This development marks a substantial investment of N$4 million, financed directly by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, and procured through a transparent public bidding process.
Dr. Audrin Mathe, MICT's Executive Director, emphasized the strategic importance of the HD OB Van handover, stating that it symbolizes the government's commitment to advancing technological capabilities. The new van is anticipated to significantly improve the technical quality of live event coverage, ensuring high-quality, reliable information services for live events and remote broadcasts in Namibia.
The HD OB Van is expected to play a crucial role in the modernization of public communications infrastructure in Namibia, enhancing the versatility of news reporting across the country. It is designed to deliver superior content to the nation, improving the quality of public service announcements and strengthening media infrastructure and digital transformation efforts.
The acquisition of the HD OB Van supports the government's mandate to provide citizens with high-quality, timely, and reliable information on national events, government initiatives, and public announcements. The van is expected to strengthen public engagement and transparency by facilitating live coverage of events of national interest, thus improving service delivery to citizens.
The event took place on Wednesday, marking a significant technological and infrastructural upgrade for Namibia’s public broadcasting services. This development positions Namibia’s public broadcasting services to better serve and engage the population, bolstering public broadcasting services and ensuring superior content delivery to the nation.
- This development positions Namibia’s public broadcasting services to deliver superior content, thanks to the investment of N$4 million in a new High-Definition (HD) Outside Broadcasting (OB) Van, which has been equipped with modern broadcasting technology.
- The acquisition of the HD OB Van not only strengthens media infrastructure and digital transformation efforts in Namibia, but also enhances the versatility of news reporting across the country, facilitating live coverage of events of national interest.
- As part of the government's mandate, the HD OB Van is anticipated to improve service delivery to citizens by providing high-quality, timely, and reliable information on general-news, sports, and public announcements, thereby bolstering public engagement and transparency.
