Portuguese E&P Galp is expected to start drilling wells near recent West African oil discoveries made in PEL 83, offshore Namibia, by Shell and TotalEnergies, according to an Oct. 19 press release by Sintana Energy. In May, Galp entered into a contract for the SFL Corp. semi-submersible rig Hercules. TheContinue Reading
Metallurgical testing of samples from Aldoro Resources Ltd’s Kameelburg Rare Earths Project in Namibia will begin shortly after two sealed drums of fresh materials cleared customs at the Bureau Veritas (BV) laboratory in Perth. Metallurgical test work will be conducted on the samples for rare earth elements (REE) and niobiumContinue Reading
In accordance with Recognition and Procedural Agreement signed between Whale Rock Cement (trading as Cheetah Cement) and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN), the two parties, on 17 October, 2023, reached a wage agreement that will cover the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 Financial Years. The Recognition and Procedural Agreement, which seeksContinue Reading
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Estonian Centre for International Development (EstDev), a government-funded foundation responsible for managing and implementing Estonia’s international development cooperation and humanitarian assistance projects. The partnership will, amongst others, culminate in the development of a digitalContinue Reading
Linda Shitumbapo-Hendricks, Head of Renewable Energy at Pupkewitz Megatech and Victoria Sibeya, the Executive Exploration Upstream Manager at NAMCOR have both rightfully earned their place among the 50 most influential female executives featured in the esteemed Africa Oil Week Power List 2023. This recognition not only applauds their remarkable contributionsContinue Reading
The inaugural report on Namibia’s energy sector was launched by Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, at African Energy Week 2023 and is now available for download. Energy Invest: Namibia 2023 – the official investment report on the country’s oil, natural gas, power, mining and renewable energy sectors –Continue Reading
By Ndadhi Ndoroma The gig economy has transformed the way we work, providing freelancers and contractors with unparalleled freedom and opportunities. However, this newfound independence is sometimes accompanied by financial difficulties and uncertainty. In this volatile environment, achieving financial wellness necessitates specialised methods and a proactive approach. Let’s look atContinue Reading
The African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony celebrated the remarkable achievements and pioneering efforts of leading professionals and organizations in Africa’s energy sector. Celebrating individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and impact in Africa, the 2023 AEC Lifetime Achievement Award recognized two leaders in Africa:Continue Reading
The Construction Industries Federation (CIF) and the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) have agreed on an increase of the minimum wage payable to workers in Namibia’s construction sector. This will come into force, once the signed Collective Agreement between the CIF and MANWU, will be published in theContinue Reading
TSX-V-listed Deep South Resources has appointed South Africa-based consultancy Knight Piésold Consulting to conduct an environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA) on the Haib copper project, in the south of Namibia. The ESIA will accompany a feasibility study on the project for the eventual filing for a mining licence. The ESIAContinue Reading
