insert_link Interview TranscriptsInterview: Investigative Researcher Challenges ReconAfrica’s Oil Discovery Claims Investigative researcher Rob Parker has issued a strong warning regarding recent media headlines suggesting that Canadian oil company ReconAfrica has discovered oil in the Kavango region. Parker, who has monitored the company’s activities for years, says the public should treat such claims with caution. According to him, the company “has a long-established pattern of using cherry-picked information” to present a narrative of discovery, even when the technical evidence does not […] today9 December, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsOil & Gas industry gathers momentum at 3rd NOGC conference Robin Sherbourne (Photo: Economic Association of Namibia via LinkedIn) The third Namibia Oil & Gas Conference (NOGC) kicked off yesterday in Windhoek, attracting industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from Namibia and beyond. The event places a strong emphasis on aligning the burgeoning oil and gas sector with national development priorities, particularly as the industry shifts from exploration to production. Economist Robin Sherbourne addressed attendees, highlighting the potential economic dividends and […] today13 August, 2025
Interview TranscriptsInterview: Activist Questions ReconAfrica’s Oil Claims and Namcor Share Deal Silence Social justice advocate Roob Parker is demanding answers over what he calls a troubling lack of transparency surrounding ReconAfrica’s operations in Namibia. In an interview, Parker questioned why a 2022 letter of intent — which proposed the sale of 5% of Namcor’s shares in ReconAfrica — never materialized into a completed transaction. “The shares were supposed to be sold at roughly $4 to $4.50 each, but here we are, years […] today23 July, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsParker Slams Lack of Clarity in ReconAfrica Oil Venture Rob Parker, a prominent social justice activist, has cast doubt on the legitimacy of ReconAfrica’s operations, citing broken commitments and suspicious share activity. He demands full disclosure, especially on Namcor’s continued involvement in a project he claims lacks any tangible oil findings. today23 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics27 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
insert_link Business / EconomicsNAMCOR Completes Drilling of Sagittarius-1X Well The National Petroleum Corporation and its partners have completed drilling the Sagittarius-1X exploration well in Block 2914 of the Orange Basin. NAMCOR’s Manager of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations, Paulo Coelho: indicates that drilling began on 18 December 2024 using the Noble Venturer drillship and reached total depth on 6 February 2025. today19 February, 2025
