insert_link Namibia Researcher Questions ReconAfrica’s Latest Oil Claims in Kavango Canadian oil firm ReconAfrica is once again under scrutiny following fresh claims of an oil discovery in the Kavango region. Investigative researcher Rob Parker says the company is “repeating a pattern” of issuing optimistic statements without releasing the technical evidence needed to confirm a commercial find. today9 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Global African Hydrogen Summit Opens in Windhoek The Global African Hydrogen Summit officially opened yesterday in Windhoek, running from September 9 to 11, 2025, at the Windhoek International Convention Centre. The three-day event is being held under the theme “Ambition in Action: Fuelling Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution.” Angie Scholtz from our team spoke with the European Union Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins. today11 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Swakopmund Workshop Highlights NDP 6 Priorities The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration and Planning is hosting a stakeholder consultation in Swakopmund, where the National Planning Commission detailed development priorities under the Sixth National Development Plan. Executive Director at NPC, I-Ben Nashandi: today20 August, 2025
insert_link Environment NamWater Reports Positive Inflows in Key Dams Across the Country NamWater has reported significant inflows into major dams across the country following recent rainfall, boosting water security for agriculture, industry, and domestic consumption. According to the 24 February dam bulletin, Omatako Dam saw a substantial increase, now at 24.8% capacity, while Friedenau Dam reached 46.8%. The Otjivero Main and Silt Dams also recorded inflows, improving supply in the Gobabis region. In the south, Neckartal Dam, Namibia’s largest, rose to 81.2%, […] today25 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A. Minister Optimistic About 2025 Advancements in Science and Technology S.A's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, says 2025 promises to be another great year for advancing science and technology. The ministry’s spokesperson, Veli Mbele, says the department recently adopted an overarching mantra: placing science, technology, and innovation at the centre of government, education, society, and industry. today19 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.A President says the government is pursuing policies that will foster black South Africans towards participation in the economy S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is pursuing policies that will foster black South Africans towards participation in the economy. He addressed the Worker Share Ownership Conference hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition at the Sandton Convention Centre. He believes worker share ownership will be critical in ensuring that no one is left behind. Ramaphosa hailed the initiative as a key step towards addressing inequality and […] today24 April, 2024
