The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, last week officiated the handover of 64 newly constructed houses in Ondangwa, a significant milestone in Namibia’s ongoing efforts to address housing shortages and improve living conditions for its citizens. The event, organized by the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) in partnershipContinue Reading
By Prof Marvin Awarab The telecommunications industry is a significant component of realising sustainable development as espoused by the United Nations Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs). Particularly, when one considers the telecommunications industry as a key vehicle for increasing access to information and communications technology, one can thus not ignore itsContinue Reading
Dutch floating production specialist SBM Offshore has taken a significant step forward in expanding its footprint in emerging oil and gas regions by responding positively to TotalEnergies’ tender for a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel for the ultra-deepwater Venus development offshore Namibia. This move underscores SBM’s growing focusContinue Reading
Noronex Limited and its large joint-venture partner South 32 have extended mineralisation by 500 metres from step-out drilling at their Fiesta copper project, which is part of the wider Humpback-Damara project in Namibia. A reverse circulation drilling program aimed to extend the known mineralisation at the western lens of theContinue Reading
Paladin Energy has reported a strong financial and operational performance for the six months ended 31 December 2024, underscored by the successful ramp-up of production at the Langer Heinrich mine (LHM) in Namibia and the completion of its acquisition of Fission Uranium in Canada. Paladin CEO Ian Purdy said onContinue Reading
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) has taken another significant step in collaborating with the Government of Namibia, represented by the Hardap Regional Council. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony on February 25th highlights the company’s commitment to local skills development and capacity building. The importance of signing this MoU wasContinue Reading
Portugal’s Galp Energia is poised to unveil the results of its latest exploration well in Namibia’s Mopane complex, a move that could significantly expand the scope of its offshore development plans in the region. The company, which has already identified substantial reserves in the AVO-1 reservoir, is now targeting newContinue Reading
Namibia’s automotive sector, heavily reliant on vehicle imports from South Africa, Japan, and the European Union (EU), faces potential disruptions as global automakers grapple with financial challenges and shifting market dynamics. A recent report by Simonis Storm highlights the risks posed by the struggles of Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda,Continue Reading
Welwitchia University (Pty) Ltd has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Goethe-Institut Namibia to introduce German as a Foreign Language courses for its students. This strategic collaboration aims to provide high-quality German language education, enhancing students’ career opportunities and cultural competencies. Under this partnership, Goethe-Institut will offer internationallyContinue Reading
African energy explorer Rhino Resources’ Sagittarius 1-X well offshore in Namibia’s Orange Basin has intersected a hydrocarbon reservoir, the company said in a statement on Monday, in an eagerly awaited result for one of the world’s exploration hotspots. Rhino Resources is the operator in Block 2914 of the field, whereContinue Reading
