The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) will host the International Conference on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Higher Education (RUAiETH) from 01 to 03 October 2025 at the Windhoek Country Club Resort. Held under the theme ‘Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging TechnologiesContinue Reading
Defying a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, SBN Holdings Limited, the Namibian arm of Standard Bank Group, has announced a robust set of financial results for the first half of 2025. The group reported a significant 10.1% year-on-year increase in profit, reaching N$556.9 million, showcasing its ability to navigate challengingContinue Reading
Namibia’s vital primary industries – the backbone of its economy alongside mining – present a starkly contrasting picture for 2025 and 2026, according to the latest Economic Outlook report from the Bank of Namibia (BoN). While a crippling drought legacy hammers livestock farming and persistent headwinds buffet diamond mining, aContinue Reading
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Iithete, delivered a powerful message of both immense opportunity and stark warning at the opening of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2025 today. While unveiling the scale of recent offshore discoveries – estimated at a staggering 11 billionContinue Reading
The Namibian government has launched a major national campaign promoting the ethical use of social media, framing responsible online behaviour not just as a civic duty, but as a critical economic imperative aimed at safeguarding productivity, protecting reputations, and fostering a trustworthy digital environment for commerce. Minister of Information andContinue Reading
Namibia, long considered an exploration afterthought, has rocketed onto the global energy stage with discoveries rivalling established giants like Guyana, industry leader Shakwa Nyambe declared at the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference (NOGC) 2025. The Managing Partner of SNC Incorporated and President of the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN)Continue Reading
Tom Alweendo, Former Minister of Mines and Energy, Namibia will participate as a speaker at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, taking place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3. Alweendo – who led Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy from 2018 untilContinue Reading
The third edition of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference officially commenced on 12 August 2025, at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, under the theme “From Exploration to Action: Positioning Namibia as the Next Energy Frontier.” The conference served as a vital platform for dialogue and collaboration within Namibia’s rapidlyContinue Reading
Namibia has unveiled its landmark Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment Report, positioning itself to harness AI’s transformative potential while committing to ethical, inclusive, and sustainable development. Produced by the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) in collaboration with UNESCO and supported by the Government of Japan, the report evaluatesContinue Reading
Namibia’s mining industry has delivered a substantial N$31.463 billion in revenue to the national government since 2019, cementing its role as a critical pillar of the nation’s economy. This significant financial contribution, revealed last week by Chamber of Mines of Namibia President George Botshiwe during his welcome address at theContinue Reading
