Canada-headquartered oil and natural gas exploration player Sintana Energy has wrapped up its acquisition of a stake in Giraffe Energy Investments, which enabled it to get a hold of a new license in the Orange Basin off the coast of Namibia. Thanks to a deal with Crown Energy, a NamibianContinue Reading
In early May, King Philippe of Belgium visited the edge of the Namib desert to launch a project designed to help decarbonize European industry. This initiative could potentially elevate one of Africa’s smallest economies to prominence in the clean-energy sector. It was a humble start for such grand designs asContinue Reading
Canadian gold miner B2Gold which announced its phased closure of Otjikoto open-pit mine in Namibia because of depleted gold resource last year has stepped up its mine closure rehabilitation with closure liability (also including Fekola Mine, Masbate Gold Project) now estimated to cost N$2.3 billion. The mine, which began commercialContinue Reading
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has signed an agreement with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), an international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), to develop a secure national payment system, similar to India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) using the same technology. UPI is an instant payment platformContinue Reading
By Chris Brown The twin global crises of climate change and biodiversity need to be addressed simultaneously and, as far as possible, in complementary ways. The current proposal to produce “green” hydrogen by turning a near-pristine global biodiversity hotspot in Namibia into an industrial site is certainly not the wayContinue Reading
Chief Executive Officer of FNB Commercial, Sepo Haihambo has said that if Namibia as a nation plays its cards right, it could become a heavyweight in the global energy market. Haihambo was speaking in view of recent major oil discoveries in Namibia at an Economic Breakfast hosted by FNB CommercialContinue Reading
Welwitchia Health Training Centre has announced that it has officially transitioned into Welwitchia University. In a statement the institution said that this significant milestone represents unwavering commitment to excellence in education and healthcare training. “As we embark on this new chapter, Welwitchia University is more committed than ever to providingContinue Reading
By Shakwa Nyambe As Namibia anticipates its emergence as a potential player in the global oil and gas markets, discussions about joining the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) have surfaced. However, a decision of this magnitude requires a cautious and well-considered approach, carefully taking into account Namibia’s currentContinue Reading
By Bloomberg Early in May, King Philippe of Belgium was on the edge of the Namib desert to inaugurate a project that aims to help decarbonize European industry, and which might just enable one of Africa’s smallest economies to hit the clean-energy big time. It was a humble start forContinue Reading
Obeth Kandjoze, Director General of the National Planning Commission, and Dr. Andreas Götze, Deputy Head of Mission of the Federal Republic of Germany have signed two Government Agreements on Financial Cooperation and Technical Cooperation between Namibia and Germany. These agreements cover three new programmes to the value of 19 millionContinue Reading
