insert_link Business / Economics Lion Oilfield Services Invests in Local Skills Lion Oilfield Services is placing a strong emphasis on developing local talent as the country moves closer to commercialising its offshore oil and gas sector. The company prioritizes skills development, advanced technology, and community reinvestment, while Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino stresses the need to build local capacity. Paulo Coelho, Business and Communications Executive for Lion Oilfield Services Namibia: today18 December, 2025
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 Africa Namibia calls for fairer global financing at G20 Summit President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing the session on Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth at the G20 Summit (Photo by Namibian Presidency via X) Namibia has called on world leaders to overhaul the global financial architecture, arguing that developing nations continue to shoulder unfair borrowing costs that hinder growth and deepen inequality. Speaking at the G20 summit in South Africa, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commended President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African government […] today24 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics TVET Policy Progress Reviewed in Swakopmund The Directorate of TVET under the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture is hosting an inception meeting in Swakopmund to evaluate the implementation of the 2021 National TVET Policy. Deputy Director for TVET, Ndakolute Abraham, provided insights on the meeting, highlighting its goal of ensuring the sector equips youth with future-ready skills while promoting growth, innovation, and sustainable development. today19 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto Governor Unveils N$25 Million Borehole Project By Maria Namupala Oshikoto Regional Governor Sacky Kathindi has inaugurated four newly constructed boreholes in the villages of Akazulu, Onelao, Otatashe, and Oshikondeilwa. The water project, valued at N$25 million, was officially commissioned on Monday. Speaking at the event, Kathindi said the Regional Council, together with central government, is intensifying efforts to improve the well-being of communities by ensuring essential services are brought closer to residents. “The commissioning of this […] today18 November, 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 World UNCTAD chief warns $31 trillion debt crippling developing nations UN Trade and Development Summit 2025 official photo Addressing this year’s UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Summit, Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan warned that developing countries are being held back by a $31 trillion debt burden. She highlighted that record debt repayments, particularly involving the United States, are slowing development progress in these nations. Grynspan urged global leaders to consider debt relief and sustainable financing solutions to help developing countries meet their […] today21 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Southern African Science Service Centre Hosts Green Hydrogen Conference in Windhoek (Photo: SASSCAL Facebook Page) The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management is hosting the 3rd International Conference on Circular Economy, Renewable Energies, and Green Hydrogen in Africa in Windhoek today and tomorrow. Experts from the region and abroad will discuss sustainable industrialisation, renewable energy, and green hydrogen development. The conference will conclude with a visit to the Daures Green Hydrogen Village and Cleanergy […] today21 October, 2025
