The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has concluded a N$121 million procurement contract with Intelsat Ventures, on behalf of the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), for the implementation of Direct-To-Home (DTH) Transmission Services. 

The contract signing marks a significant milestone in Namibia’s efforts to enhance nationwide broadcasting capabilities and ensure equitable access to radio and television services. Speaking at the event, NBC director-general Stanley Similo described the occasion as “a very profound day in the history of NBC and, by extension, Namibia.” 

He emphasised that the DTH project aims to increase national coverage from the current 74.5% for television and 78% for radio to 100%. 

“What DTH does is to give immediate, direct coverage to the entire country. This is a significant milestone that Namibia is witnessing today. Within six to seven months, Namibians across all corners of the country will be able to experience improved access to national radio and television services,” Similo said. The CPBN stated that it remains committed to facilitating strategic public procurement processes that contribute to national development objectives and deliver value for money.