African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies has welcomed Natangwe Paulus Ithete, Namibia’s newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industrialization, Mines and Energy, as a featured speaker at this year’s edition, taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. Minister Ithete’s confirmation comesContinue Reading
A maiden drilling program at the Etango North-East project has found numerous instances of stacked alaskites (leucogranite) sheets for Connected Minerals. Connected completed 15 reverse circulation (RC) holes for 2688m at Etango North-East, targeting high-priority zones identified through previous rock-chip sampling. Fourteen of the 15 holes returned economic uranium grades,Continue Reading
Telecom Namibia has announced the successful restoration of all services across its fixed and TN Mobile networks following recent service disruptions. In a public update released today, the company confirmed that the network instability reported on June 27 has been fully resolved. The restoration brings relief to customers who experiencedContinue Reading
…Invested N$5.7 million and created employment for 70 locals from the Oshikoto Region The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) marked another milestone in its mission to provide affordable housing by officially handing over 30 new houses to beneficiaries in Omuthiya. The ceremony, held on 02 July 2025, was attended by governmentContinue Reading
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has announced its official accreditation by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) as a Direct Access Entity (DAE) under the medium-sized project category. This landmark achievement was confirmed during the GCF’s 42nd Board Meeting held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, from 30 June toContinue Reading
Air Connect Namibia has welcomed twice-weekly non-stop Edelweiss service between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) starting 1 June 2026. This landmark development is poised to be a gamechanger for Namibia’s connectivity with Europe and a major catalyst for inbound tourism, trade, and investment. The newContinue Reading
88 Energy has secured a 12-month extension for the company’s onshore Owambo Basin petroleum exploration licence PEL93 in Namibia that will extend its first renewal exploration period through to October 2026. During the extension period, the company must acquire an airborne gravity and magnetic survey, augmented by radiometric data, andContinue Reading
United States poultry producers will have greater market access to Namibia, which will now accept fresh, frozen, and chilled poultry exports from the United States. “The announcement today is a win for farmers, a win for exporters, and a win for freedom-loving nations who want access to safe, high-quality U.S.Continue Reading
Osino Resources has awarded Metso with an order for the delivery of key process equipment for its Twin Hills gold project in central Namibia, some 150 km northwest of Windhoek. The total value of the order is over €20 million (N$420 million). Metso’s integrated equipment package for the Twin HillsContinue Reading
Bank Windhoek will implement a revised banking fee structure effective Tuesday, 1 July 2025. This adjustment responds to ongoing economic uncertainty and a projected inflation rate of 4.5%. The moderate fee adjustment aims to maintain real value and service quality amid a challenging operating environment. Bank Windhoek is committed toContinue Reading
