Following a string of offshore oil and gas discoveries made between 2022 and 2024, Namibia’s Orange Basin has garnered substantial interest from IOCs and independent exploration and production (E&P) firms. Largely considered one of the world’s hottest frontier oil plays, the country plans to produce first oil by 2030, joiningContinue Reading
Trigon Metals Inc. (has executed its plans to address a temporary setback in its underground pumping progress by replacing the failed dewatering pump at the Company’s Kombat mine in Namibia. The replacement pump body (known as the wet end) was installed on July 26, 2024 and started pumping water fromContinue Reading
Pick n Pay Namibia, a proud subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, has announced the successful conclusion of its wage negotiations with the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU). The newly established one-year substantive agreement, effective from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, underscores the company’sContinue Reading
By Cornelia Shipindo Deepfakes are digital manipulations of individuals, making them appear to say things they have not actually said, with seamless voices and facial features. These deceptive creations are intentionally designed to mislead and deceive, posing a targeted threat against truth. Utilising Artificial Intelligence (AI), deepfakes produce convincing audio,Continue Reading
Petrobras, Brazil’s state-run oil company, has made a non-binding offer for a share of Galp Energia’s newly discovered offshore oilfield in Namibia, reported Reuters. This move could position Petrobras as the operator of the Mopane oil and gas field, which boasts an estimated 10bboe. Speaking to Reuters, Petrobras exploration andContinue Reading
By Esther Akweenda Forget about reaching a learning finish line. Lifelong learning is a continuous journey of growth and adaptation. Especially in today’s rapidly changing world, staying relevant requires ongoing development and skill enhancement. This is where lifelong learning becomes crucial for both personal and professional success. Imagine this: TheContinue Reading
Elevate Uranium is going gangbusters exploring and expanding resources on its projects in Namibia, with five drill rigs currently operating across the Koppies, Hirabeb and Capri projects. Koppies is one of the shallowest uranium resources globally, with approximately 95% of the total mineral resource being within 18.5m of the surface,Continue Reading
Woodside continues to keep Australian junior Pancontinental Energy guessing about its intentions surrounding a promising exploration block in Namibia’s red-hot Orange basin, no less than 16 months after securing an option to operate the acreage. Since the Australian major unveiled its farm-in option in March 2023, Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL)Continue Reading
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has revealed its plans to undertake the 2025/2026 Namibia Household Income and Expenditure Survey (NHIES), a pivotal initiative aimed at painting a detailed picture of income and spending patterns across the nation. This extensive twelve-month exercise is designed to capture seasonal variations in household behavior,Continue Reading
In recent years, Namibia has emerged as a beacon of innovation in the African fintech landscape. With a blend of supportive policies, a burgeoning startup culture, and increasing access to technology, the country is positioning itself as a key player in the digital finance sector. One of the cornerstones ofContinue Reading
