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In an interview with For Your Info Presenter, Beaulah Boois, the Namib-ian Broadcasting Corporation’s Man-ager for Otjiherero Radio Service, bet-ter known as Omurari, shared on the importance of the broadcaster’s online streaming facilities available world-wide following her recent visit to the United Kingdom.

The nbc currently has a popu-lation coverage of 78% within Na-mibia, how many estimated people do we reach in the UK?

It is estimated that there are more than 3000 Namibians in England. The Namibians who live in Britain also expressed their appreciation about the programmes on Omurari.

There is a specific one called “Ku-veri vehupavi” in which those in the diaspora are interviewed about their experiences and daily lives abroad.

How important is the nbc’s on-line streaming facilities to Namib-ians all over the world?

The online streaming facilities are so crucial to the Namibians all over the world, as they enable Namibians to access and listen to the radio sta-tion of their choice wherever they are. Technology has made our way of liv-ing easy and interesting, making the world a global village.

How can the nbc increase its reach and interaction with those in the diaspora?

Judging from the interest portrayed by the Namibians in England on our programming as the nbc, we need to enhance our interaction through mul-timedia platforms, such as Radio, in-ternet, TV and social media to ensure inclusivity at all times. We have done away with the traditional way of dis-seminating information through radio as a medium, now we are engaging our audience through different platforms, thanks to technology. The other inter-esting discovery which I have shared with the DG and nbc management is

the establishment of an international SMS line for our audiences aboard, to enable them to send their messages to relatives and create a constant interac-tion with people back home. There is one which is currently applicable to the locals; therefore the international SMS line will serve a link between the nbc radios, our audience and their rel-atives.

Lastly, where can Namibians liv-ing abroad listen to the 10 nbc radio stations?

The Namibians living aboard could access or listen to nbc radios through our website www.nbc.na click on the Namibia Broadcasting Cor-poration and then go to Radio; from there you choose the radio station of your choice.

For more nbc related queries, the public can send an email to pr@nbc.na for them to be answered on the broad-caster’s question and answer program, For Your Info.

The Importance of nbc’s Online Streaming Facilities

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SPONSORSHIP RATE CARD 2016 Sponsorship [News,Weather,Sports,Traffic Reports, Financial]

Formula [Segment Rate at Rate Card * Factor] Top & Tail Min Segment Rate Factor No. of Adverts Sec (Min-Max) Adverts

3.00 As Per Rate Card 1.65 1.00 30sec - 45sec 5.00 As Per Rate Card 2.21 1.00 30sec - 45sec 10.00 As Per Rate Card 2.50 2.00 30sec - 45sec 15.00 As Per Rate Card 2.70 2.00 30sec - 45sec 30.00 As Per Rate Card 3.00 3.00 30sec - 45sec 45.00 As Per Rate Card 3.50 4.00 30sec - 45sec 60.00 As Per Rate Card 3.70 5.00 30sec - 45sec

Sponsorship [Programme] Formula [Segment Rate at Rate Card * Factor] Top & Tail

Minutes Segment Rate Factor No. of Adverts Sec (Min-Max) Adverts 3.00 As Per Rate Card 2.00 1.00 30sec - 45sec 5.00 As Per Rate Card 3.00 1.00 30sec - 45sec 10.00 As Per Rate Card 4.00 2.00 30sec - 45sec 15.00 As Per Rate Card 4.00 2.00 30sec - 45sec 30.00 As Per Rate Card 4.00 3.00 30sec - 45sec 45.00 As Per Rate Card 5.00 4.00 30sec - 45sec 60.00 As Per Rate Card 5.00 5.00 30sec - 45sec

Sponsorship [Competitions] Formula [Segment Rate at Rate Card * Factor] Top & Tail

Min Segment Rate Factor No. of Adverts Sec (Min-Max) Adverts 3.00 As Per Rate Card 2.00 1.00 30sec - 45sec 5.00 As Per Rate Card 3.00 1.00 30sec - 45sec 10.00 As Per Rate Card 4.00 2.00 30sec - 45sec 15.00 As Per Rate Card 4.00 2.00 30sec - 45sec 30.00 As Per Rate Card 4.00 3.00 30sec - 45sec 45.00 As Per Rate Card 5.00 4.00 30sec - 45sec 60.00 As Per Rate Card 5.00 5.00 30sec - 45sec

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NOTES • All bookings must be submitted at least 3 full working days before the date of booking, broadcast or airing.• All booking request shall be final and binding on the advertiser or agency upon submission.• Sponsorships entitlements shall take precedence over spot bookings and spots with premium positioning.

CANCELLATION • Cancellation fees of 30% are payable if booking are not cancelled 5 days before broadcast.• Cancellation fees of 50% are payable if sponsorship or competitions are not cancelled a month in advance.

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Otjiherero Radio Service Manager, Marina Matundu shared her experi-ence on how Namibians experience online streaming services abroad.