Shell Seeks Approval for Offshore Drilling off South Africa’s West Coast

Reuters reports that Shell is seeking government authorization to drill up to five offshore wells off the west coast of South Africa, according to a draft scoping report from environmental consultancy SLR. Shell Offshore Upstream South Africa B.V. and its joint venture partners require environmental approval to operate in the Northern Cape Ultra Deep Block in the Orange Basin.

4 February, 2026

Business / Economics

NIDA owes Keetmanshoop municipality nearly N$4.2 million

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) has confirmed that it owes the Keetmanshoop municipality approximately N$4.2 million in outstanding water and electricity charges as of end of January 2026. NIDA spokesperson, Wessel !Nanuseb, says the outstanding electricity bill currently amounts to N$2.8 million, while water stands at […]

3 February, 2026