Category: Mining
N$343 Million Karibib-Usakos Chinese Tender Pushes Forward, Amid Backlash …sector calls for project cancellation, re-advertising
By:Justicia Shipena The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) is enraged that the Karibib-Usakos road rehabilitation project is proceeding. This follows the announcement by the Roads Authority (RA) that it has chosen contractors and subcontractors for the reconstruction of the road in…
Oil & Gas Discoveries Not Automatic Economic Panacea- Alweendo
By:Justicia Shipena Mines Minister Tom Alweendo, has stressed that recent oil and gas discoveries are not an automatic solution to Namibia’s socio-economic challenges. Alweendo was addressing nearly 700 delegates from 16 nations at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, at the…
Namibia Understudies Ghana In Utilisation Of Oil Proceeds
By:Staff writer Namibia is understudying Ghana in the utilisation of oil proceeds for the benefit of its citizens. In line with that, a delegation from the Upper House of Parliament of Namibia paid a courtesy call on the Public Interest…
Japan Prepares N$28 Billion Investment In Namibian Mining
By:Justicia Shipena Namibia and Japan have signed agreements concerning rare earth metals and green hydrogen. The Japanese government is prepared to invest $1.5 billion Yen in Namibian mining development. This was made known during Japan’s Economic, Trade and Industry Minister,…
No Violation Of Green Pacts With Oil Exploration- NIPDB
By:Justicia Shipena Having become a hub for oil exploration, Namibia’s investment promotion wing has stressed that it is not violating environmental protection pledges. The Namibia Investment and Promotion and Development Board’s (NIPDB) Chief Executive Officer NangulaUaandja said this during the…
Keith Hill’s Lasting Legacy In Africa’s Oil and Gas Industry
By:NJ Ayuk Within the last two years alone, Africa Oil Corp. announced a major discovery offshore Namibia with partner TotalEnergies and secured two production-sharing contracts for offshore Blocks EG-18 and EG-31 in Equatorial Guinea. The company has campaigns…
Namcor’s Acting MD To Speak On Namibian Upstream Oil And Gas At AEW 2023
By;Staff writer Namcor’s Acting Managing Director Shiwana Ndeunyema will attend African Energy Week (AEW) taking place in October this year in Cape Town. There, he is set to speak on Namibia’s upstream oil and gas activities and the investment opportunities…
Namcor’s Acting MD To Speak On Namibian Upstream Oil And Gas At AEW 2023
By:Staff writer Namcor’s Acting Managing Director Shiwana Ndeunyema will attend African Energy Week (AEW) taking place in October this year in Cape Town. There, he is set to speak on Namibia’s upstream oil and gas activities and the investment opportunities…
Otjozondjupa’s Economic Strength lies in Mining Agriculture and Tourism, Says Governor
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The economic strength of the Otjozondjupa region is driven by the mining, agriculture, and tourism sectors. This was stated by the governor James Uerikua last week, during his State of Region. Uerikua says that the region positions…
Namibian Youth Call For Climate Action For A Sustainable Future
By:Justicia Shipena Namibian youth, driven by a desire for sustainability, advocated for renewable-powered baroles at the National Youth Climate Change Summit, to usher in a new era of energy consumption. Their demand for renewable-powered baroles demonstrates a deep knowledge of…