insert_link Namibia ECB and Stakeholders Meet to Shape Electricity Guidelines Photo: ECB The Electricity Control Board hosted a stakeholder workshop last Friday in Swakopmund to create national guidelines for domestic load modelling and maximum demand determination. The ECB’s CEO, Robert Kahimise, emphasized that collaboration and locally grounded data are key to developing fair and effective electricity planning standards. Stakeholders reviewed the draft report and contributed to refining its methodology. The final guidelines are set for further discussion and approval during an […] today8 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia NamCor holds public consultation on Offshore Venus Field The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia Venus Oil Field (Photo: Namcor) The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NamCor) and its partners are holding public consultations in Windhoek as part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Offshore Venus Field. According to NamCor spokesperson Paulo Coelho, the engagement is a legal requirement under Namibia’s environmental regulations and aims to involve communities and stakeholders in evaluating potential impacts of […] today12 November, 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 Namibia One Economy Foundation Launches Be Free Fridays Initiative Pauline Thomas-Kahupi, Executive Director of the One Economy Foundation, says the new Be Free Fridays initiative celebrates stakeholders while strengthening relationships. Hosted monthly at the Katutura campus, the program gives supporters a first-hand look at the foundation’s work in youth empowerment, sexual reproductive health, mental health, and GBV, alongside networking in a relaxed, youth-friendly environment. today9 September, 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 Namibia Sankwasa Meets Ousted Katima Councillors. Just two of the seven dismissed Katima Mulilo Town Councillors attended a meeting with Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa on Wednesday. Sankwasa explained that their failure to respond to an earlier notice led to the dissolution of the council, confirmed in the 15 August Government Gazette. today21 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia MVA Fund holds public consultations on Proposed Act changes MVA Fund consultations (Photos: MVA Fund) The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund is engaging communities and stakeholders across Namibia on proposed amendments to the MVA Fund Act. A public consultation meeting took place in the Oshana region on Tuesday to gather input from residents, local leaders, and industry stakeholders. Helena Shilongo, Senior Manager for Claims at the MVA Fund, emphasized the importance of public participation in shaping policies that directly […] today19 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Oil & 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
insert_link Local LANGER HEINRICH URANIUM DONATES NEW, FULLY FITTED AMBULANCE TO OMARURU DISTRICT HOSPITAL Omaruru residents now have better access to urgent medical care thanks to the donation of a new ambulance to the Omaruru District Hospital by Langer Heinrich Uranium. The fully fitted ambulance will serve the Omaruru constituency and is valued at approximately N$800,000.00. The donation was made at a special event on Wednesday, 4 December, at the Omaruru District Hospital, where Langer Heinrich Uranium’s Managing Director, Johan Roux, said the […] today6 December, 2024
