Category: Africa
BRICS Considers Nuclear Energy Alliance
By: Dwight Links The BRICS nations are moving towards forming a nuclear energy alliance to advance shared energy development. According to Rosatom, two-thirds of global nuclear energy growth is expected to come from BRICS countries by 2030. The…
Oil Price Drop Could Worsen Market Turbulence, Analysts Warn
By: Justicia Shipena Falling oil prices could push U.S. producers below their economic threshold, leading to tighter supplies and increased market volatility, according to a recent report by Simonis Storm Securities. The firm cautions that the oil market…
UN Security Council Seat: A Distant Dream or a Real Possibility for Namibia
By: Justicia Shipena With 54 African nations vying for one of two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Namibia’s chances of securing a spot appear slim. Experts suggest that Namibia is unlikely to be seriously…
BRICS Pushes for De-Dollarisation
By: David Shoombe The inclusion of two more African economic powerhouses in this year’s BRICS annual summit signals a potential shift in African countries’ economic diplomacy and strategic alliances toward this developing institution. The summit, which took place…
One River, Four Nations: The Orange River’s Economic Lifeline
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Orange-Senqu Basin, spanning over 1 million square kilometers across Southern Africa, supports more than 60% of the region’s economy despite contributing less than 5% of its water resources. This makes the basin one of…
Zambia to Import 125MW of Power from South Africa
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Zambia will import 125MW of electricity from South Africa through private sector interventions, with the potential to increase to 250MW, according to a joint statement released last week. Zambia, which has been Namibia’s main electricity…
Tiki’s Aquaculture Adventure
By: Mathias Hangala Yinyengha Tiki, a fish farmer and entrepreneur from Odo State, Nigeria, shares his journey as a catfish breeder. Growing up in Nigeria’s coastal areas, Tiki was introduced to fishing early in life. His father, a…
Namibia Under Fire for Ignoring Female Athlete Pay Disparity
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has long overlooked the issue of equal pay for female athletes, a reality that sports commentator Olsen Kahiriri believes the country has failed to address, even on the international stage at the United Nations….
Namibia Hosts CAF African Schools Championship COSAFA Qualifiers
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibia hosted the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Qualifiers for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) African Schools Championship at Jan Wilken Stadium in Walvis Bay over the weekend. The tournament, aimed at fostering…
Can the U.S. Help Namibia Secure its Place in the Green Hydrogen Sector?
By: Justicia Shipena As Namibia strives to position itself as a leader in the global green hydrogen sector, a critical question emerges: Will the United States become a viable investment partner, or could other emerging markets like South…