Telecom Namibia, celebrating 32 years of service to the nation, hosted the inauguration of the Telecom Namibia Equiano Cable Station, marking a historic occasion as they simultaneously activated their capacity on the Equiano subsea cable, which was commissioned by Google. The cable links Namibia to Europe via Portugal and toContinue Reading
Letshego Holdings Namibia has announced the appointment of Fatima Fernandes as its Legal Advisor, a strategic move that underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening its legal frameworks and ensuring the stability and growth of its operations. “I have always been drawn to the dynamic environment of banking. Joining Letshego, anContinue Reading
By Connie-Marlene Theyse As Head of Enterprise Banking at FNB Namibia, I have had a front-row seat in the oil and gas developments and activities in Namibia. The opportunities are real, and the oil discoveries, possibly amounting to billions of barrels, have the power to transform our nation. The keenContinue Reading
By Fanuel Shinedima As Namibia’s oil and gas sector continues to expand, the implementation of robust Local Content Policies (LCPs) becomes increasingly essential. These policies are designed to ensure that the economic benefits of the sector are shared broadly, fostering growth, diversification, and social development. One key demographic that standsContinue Reading
The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has announced the successful acquisition of the remaining 49.9% shares in Broll Namibia, previously held by the Broll Property Group (Pty) Ltd. Effective 01 July 2024, this transaction marks a significant milestone in Broll Namibia’s journey towards achieving Vision 2029, positioning the company asContinue Reading
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
