insert_link Namibia New Institute Aims to Maximise Resource Potential Economists and policy specialists have established the Institute for Economic Policy to tackle policy gaps that limit the impact of natural resources. Rowland Brown, a co-founder, told us that although resources and infrastructure are plentiful, they have so far failed to produce significant human development outcomes. today8 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics NamCor Engages Stakeholders on Offshore Venus Project NamCor and its partners are conducting the second consultation for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of the Offshore Venus Field, located 320 kilometers southwest of Lüderitz. NamCor's Paulo Coelho emphasized that the engagement is part of Namibia’s legal environmental assessment requirements and seeks to involve communities and stakeholders in evaluating potential project impacts. today24 October, 2025
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 Deputy Minister Ithete Pushes for Inclusive Mining Laws Deputy Prime Minister Natangwe Ithete has announced upcoming nationwide consultations on the revised Minerals Bill. While speaking at the Mining Expo, he said the goal is to ensure more inclusive and modern mining legislation. He also warned that government is cracking down on inactive mineral rights holders, stressing that licences must be used productively and not hoarded. The consultations will prioritise voices from regions with active mining. today6 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Erastus Calls for Strategic Roadmap Before Sector Nationalisation. Economist Gabriel Erastus has urged the government to prioritise skills development, scientific literacy, and market analysis before considering the nationalisation of key sectors. Speaking to our news team, Erastus underpinned the importance of a well-crafted strategy supported by research, identified sources, and thorough commodity assessments. He cited the following in addition: today23 June, 2025
insert_link Namibia High Court to Hear Red Line Case The Windhoek High Court will hear testimonies from Sacky Shanghala and Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Job Amupanda's case against the veterinary cordon fence, known as the "red line." Amupanda seeks its removal, with Nandi-Ndaitwah and Shanghala testifying in their former official capacities. The case highlights long-standing debates around the red line’s socio-economic and historical impact. Its outcome could set a significant precedent for land and resource management in the […] today17 January, 2025
insert_link Africa World Bank investigates Tanzanian tourism project allegations The World Bank says is investigating allegations of human rights violations committed by Tanzanian authorities during the implementation of a $150 million tourism resource management project. Daniel Kijo reports. today6 February, 2024
