insert_link Business / Economics Government to hold regional outreach on upstream local content policy Starting 1 September , the Petroleum Upstream Unit will engage stakeholders on the draft National Upstream Local Content Policy. Carlo McLeod, Presidential Special Advisor, says the program aims to guarantee that local citizens benefit from the oil and gas sector. today28 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia hosts 3rd Oil & Gas Conference Namibia Oil & Gas Conference (Photo: EAN on LinkedIn) Industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators have convened in Windhoek for the 3rd Edition of the Namibia Oil & Gas Conference (NOGC), running from August 12 to 15, 2025. The event kicks off with an inspiring keynote and welcome remarks from Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Secretary of Nigeria’s NCDMB, emphasized Namibia’s Local Content Framework under the theme “Creating Shared Value Through […] today12 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics BW Energy, NAMCOR Secure Rig for Kudu Gas Drilling BW Energy and NAMCOR E&P have secured the Deepsea Mira rig to drill the Kharas appraisal well on the Kudu licence in the Orange Basin. Scheduled for the second half of 2025, the drilling is part of a rig-sharing arrangement designed to boost local content. NAMCOR spokesperson Paulo Coelho said the move is a vital step toward developing the Kudu gas field and improving the country’s energy independence. today30 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics August Oil and Gas Conference to Drive Alignment The third Oil and Gas Conference, happening from 12 to 15 August , will unite industry players, government, and partners to focus on aligning the sector with national development plans during the shift from exploration to production. Jason Kasuto is the Chairperson of the Economic Association: today11 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Interview: China’s Path, Africa’s Future: Sheehama Unpacks Key Takeaways from Kunming Forum Business and economics researcher Josef Sheehama has returned from the 14th China-African Think Tank Forum in Kunming, China, with key reflections on how China’s development model—particularly in poverty alleviation and modernization—could offer Africa, and Namibia specifically, a valuable roadmap for future industrialization. The forum, attended by over 150 scholars, policymakers, and experts from across the African continent and China, served as a platform to examine shared challenges and explore developmental […] today27 May, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Green Hydrogen programme attracts N$3.6 billion in investment The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme has taken a significant leap from concept to implementation, securing N$3.6 billion in investments. Of this, N$1.6 billion has already been injected into the economy, signaling promising growth prospects for the nation. Speaking on the progress, spokesperson Jona Musheko highlighted the programme's commitment to local empowerment and skills development. He noted that “High Iron Oshivela has installed 42,000 solar panels, with the work being carried […] today17 December, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria offers oil blocks for bidding Nigeria has announced 17 new oil blocks for bidding by investors. It brings the total blocks on offer by the country to 36 for the 2024 oil bid round. Tesem Akende reports from Jos. today19 June, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics American energy companies pass on Iraqi oil American energy majors are once again shunning the chance to extract Iraqi oil, leaving the door wide open for Chinese companies to invest instead. today13 May, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria offers oil blocks to global investors Nigeria is seeking investors for 17 of its oil blocks. The government offered 12 oil blocks and 5 deep offshore assets for sale as it marketed the assets to global oil sector investors at the ongoing 2024 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas. today9 May, 2024
