Prioritise homegrown creative content - Hengari
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PDM Member of parliament Inna Hengari last Tuesday called for sweeping reforms to the domestic broadcasting landscape, proposing a dedicated local content development fund to back Namibian musicians, filmmakers and producers. Citing the dominance of foreign content on local airwaves and a lack of clear regulatory guidelines, Hengari emphasised the need to revise Rule 28 and introduce evidence-based policies to boost local creative output.
She urged that part of the N$50 million allocated to the creative sector be redirected to fund homegrown storytelling, arguing that Namibia’s small population could be a global advantage through niche, high-value cultural content.
“With only 15% local music on radio and 10% local programming on TV, our creatives are sidelined. We must empower them to build an industry that reflects our identity and drives economic growth,” she said.
- Michael Kayunde
Inna Hengari. PHOTO: FILE
She urged that part of the N$50 million allocated to the creative sector be redirected to fund homegrown storytelling, arguing that Namibia’s small population could be a global advantage through niche, high-value cultural content.
“With only 15% local music on radio and 10% local programming on TV, our creatives are sidelined. We must empower them to build an industry that reflects our identity and drives economic growth,” she said.
- Michael Kayunde
Inna Hengari. PHOTO: FILE
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