Namibia: Information minister blocks appointment of new film commission board – News

Information and communication technology minister Emma Theofelus has blocked the appointment of veteran film-makers Vickson Hangula and Marinda Stein as nominees to serve on the new board of the Namibia Film Commission (NFC).

The two were elected by members of the Filmmakers Association of Namibia (FAN) to serve alongside three members from the NFC.

The NFC board typically has five members, two which are elected by FAN members.

Theofelus said she made the decision…