Staff Writer

  As Namibia targets first oil production by 2029, collaboration has emerged as one of the defining forces shaping the country’s upstream trajectory. With deepwater exploration characterized by high capital intensity, complex geology and long development timelines, partnerships are no longer optional – they are essential. As the country advances towards first oil, platforms such as the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) emerge as central drivers, facilitating the deals and […]

  The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare in the Southern Region reported that in 2025, over 68 million Nakfa was extended to families of martyrs. The report was presented at an activity assessment meeting conducted on 27 January in Mendefera. Additionally, monetary and material support worth over 1.2 million Nakfa was distributed to families of martyrs through community initiatives, while over 4.2 million Nakfa contributed by Diaspora nationals was […]

  The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and the Portfolio Committee on Fisheries, Forestry and Environment will today receive a briefing from the Wilderness Foundation Africa on various aspects of animal welfare and the protection of captive animals in the country. The meeting, which will take place at The Lion’s Foundation in the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, in Limpopo Province will discuss the implementation and enforcement of animal welfare standards within wildlife […]

  The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies has expressed serious concern about the prolonged instability in leadership and governance at the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA). The committee believes that this persistent instability continues to undermine institutional performance, accountability and the effective delivery of its mandate to advance universal connectivity. USAASA’s important mandate to drive universal access to information and communication technologies – particularly […]

  The joint oversight committees, including the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Standing Committee on Public Accounts, and the Standing Committee on Auditor-General, today raised serious concerns over payroll irregularities at Amajuba District Municipality. It was revealed that two individuals were being paid for a single councillor position, resulting in wasteful and potentially unlawful expenditure. This irregularity exposes significant weaknesses in financial oversight and administrative accountability […]

  New research featuring firsthand accounts from survivors of online sexual exploitation and abuse (OSEA) in the United States exposes critical gaps in legal protections and widespread failures by the criminal justice system, regulatory landscape, and major US-based tech companies to respond effectively. A new report by Equality Now and the Sexual Violence Prevention Association (SVPA), Online sexual exploitation and abuse in the United States (https://apo-opa.co/4q74vrw): An analysis of policy […]

  Over the past decade, Angola has undergone a quiet but decisive transformation. Once viewed primarily through the lens of production decline, the country has repositioned itself as one of Africa’s most stable and attractive destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI). Policy overhaul, the establishment of a dedicated upstream regulator and a commitment to flexibility has made the country a preferred destination for upstream investment - particularly for international oil […]

  Angola is converting upstream momentum into long-term capacity through a 2025 academic–industry partnership (http://apo-opa.co/4aah6oa) with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), centered on the Higher Polytechnic Institute of Technologies and Sciences (ISPTEC) and national oil company Sonangol. Launched with the support and vision of the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, the collaboration marks the start of a sustained, evolving relationship aimed at strengthening Angola’s technical workforce and […]

  After decades defined by deepwater success, Angola’s upstream sector is rediscovering its onshore potential. Previously overshadowed by prolific offshore blocks, the country’s inland basins are re-emerging as a strategic frontier – not led by supermajors, but by independent oil and gas companies willing to take early-stage risk in pursuit of long-term value. This shift is taking shape across basins such as Kwanza and Congo, where independents are advancing seismic […]