Galp Hits Oil at Mopane-1X: Big Win for Exploration, Jobs and More Energy Investments in Namibia

Namibia has reached another milestone in its exploration journey, with Portuguese multinational energy corporation Galp announcing the discovery of light oil at the Mopane-1X exploration project - located in Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 83 in the Orange Basin. Representing Namibia’s sixth commercial oil and gas discovery - following hydrocarbon discoveries made by TotalEnergies in PEL 56 and Shell in PEL 39 - the Galp discovery further elevates Namibia’s […]

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Venaani calls for the Sports Minister’s resignation over Swapo colors on national soccer team

Leader of the Popular Democratic Movement, McHenry Venaani, has condemned the ruling party's political desperation, calling the act of putting Swapo colors on the national soccer team cheap. Venaani is demanding the immediate resignation of the Sports Minister.

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NSFAF extends application deadline to February

The Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund has extended the application period until 29 February 2024. However, NSFAF Acting CEO Kennedy Kandume has raised concerns about students facing challenges in applying for financial assistance due to limited access to computers and the internet.

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Moses /Garoëb elders express gratitude for the food donation

Elders in the Moses /Garoëb Constituency have expressed gratitude to the Khomas Regional Council for providing them with food parcels, which they believe would help reduce hunger in their homes. Fifty beneficiaries from the Havana informal settlement received the food items from the constituency councillor, Stefanus Ndengu, on Wednesday. The food items included maize meal, rice, pasta, canned fish, cooking oil, and condiments. “I am grateful to our leaders […]

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Authorities arrested two women on allegations of stealing an iPhone 14 Pro Max

Authorities arrested two women on allegations of stealing an iPhone 14 Pro Max and deceiving a 34-year-old man in Windhoek's Shandumbala last Friday. Reportedly, the suspects requested to borrow the victim's phone but declined to return it. Furthermore, they proceeded to make unauthorized withdrawals totaling N$2,000 from the victim's bank account. According to the police, the victim was defrauded of a total sum of N$32,000. Investigations by the police are […]

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45-year-old woman apprehended when discovered with an alleged stash of illicit fuel

A 45-year-old woman was apprehended when discovered with an alleged stash of illicit fuel and unable to furnish evidence of purchase at Okatope village this past Saturday. She was found holding 45 containers of diesel - 25 liters each, one 20-liter diesel container, five 5-liter diesel containers, and an empty 20-liter container, amounting to a total value of N$25,307. The individual was scheduled to make an appearance at the Ondangwa […]

January 10, 2024 4

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From protest to power: #ShutItAllDown movement transforms into political force for Namibia’s future

By Dilia Mazula The #Shutitalldown movement, originally known for its groundbreaking protest in October 2020 following the tragic death of 22-year-old Shannon Wasserfall, whose remains were reportedly found buried in a shallow grave 6 months after she went missing, recently announced its transition from a grassroots advocacy group to a political party, aiming to actively participate in Namibia's 2024 parliamentary elections. Speaking to Future Media News, Ndilokelwa Nthengwe, an […]

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Congo Nationals Denied Bail in Katutura Court Over Alleged Cannabis Possession

Two male suspects from Congo, allegedly caught in possession of cannabis, were denied bail during their initial court appearance at the Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Bwanga Bonifus and Simba Gabriel faced charges for dealing in and possessing 18,610 grams of cannabis, valued at N$930,500. State Prosecutor Kasale Kasale opposed bail, citing ongoing early-stage investigations, the significant value of the drugs, and the likelihood of the suspects fleeing as reasons.

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Brave Warriors’ Attire Criticized for Alleged Political Color Bias: Venaani Raises Concerns

In a late-night conversation with Future Media News, McHenry Venaani shared his concerns regarding the colors displayed in the attire of the Namibian national football team, the Brave Warriors, at the AFCON soccer tournament. This discussion highlighted potential political undertones overshadowing the representation of Namibia through sports. Venaani, expressed unease about the soccer team's uniform, indicating that it seemed to exhibit more of the SWAPO party's colors than the inclusive […]

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