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 27 February-6 March 2025 Weekly Economics Wrap: Insights from Global to Local Markets Offshore Ecosystem and the Risks of Overexploitation U.S.-based marine scientist, Dr. Vincent Pieribone, has sounded the alarm over the increasing risk of pollution and overexploitation of Namibia's offshore ecosystem. The marine expert raised concerns that ongoing activities such as oil and gas exploration, fishing, and diamond mining threaten the delicate marine environment. Dr. Pieribone warned that these industries, while economically beneficial, could lead to irreversible damage to the country’s rich […] today6 March, 2025
