Eni makes new oil discovery in Namibia’s Orange basin

Eni has confirmed an oil discovery at the Capricornus 1-X well in the Orange basin offshore Namibia. The drilling took place in Petroleum Exploration Licence 85 (PEL85), operated by Rhino Resources with a 42.5% working interest. Azule Energy, a joint …

Namibia will produce first oil soonest – Nandi-Ndaitwah

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her administration will focus on ensuring Namibia produces its first oil “within the shortest timeframe”. She said this during her first state of the nation address (Sona) in the National Assembly on Thursday. The …

Improving labour conditions in Namibia

Since Namibia gained independence in 1990, it has made significant strides in the realm of labour relations, yet challenges persist, particularly when it comes to the protection of... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing, please …

Bank of Namibia wins appeal over forfeiture of Chinese firm’s US$115 000

Bank of Namibia deputy governor Ebson Uanguta has won a Supreme Court appeal about a decision by the central bank to order the forfeiture of US$115 000 in a foreign currency bank account of a Chinese-owned close corporation. The Supreme Court at the end of …

African Energy Chamber (AEC) Champions Smart Policy, Strategic Partnerships to Advance Namibia’s Oil & Gas Discoveries

As a strategic partner of the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC), the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) is calling for a deliberate and accelerated approach to moving Namibia’s recent oil and gas discoveries into production – …

Rhino Resources discovers hydrocarbons offshore Namibia

Rhino Resources and partners will perform post drilling analysis following a successful test of a light-oil discovery offshore Orange basin, Namibia.  The Capricornus 1-X well, spudded on Feb. 17 on Block 2914A using the Noble Venturer drillship, reached …

Namibia’s ‘founding father’ Sam Nujoma dies at 95

The incredible African country that's home to a 16-mile canyon - 1 of the world's largest

South Africa is home to one of the largest canyons in the world and it’s no surprise that it’s one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. The Blyde River Canyon is often compared to the Grand Canyon in the United States and the Fish River …

UNAM hosts chinese proficiency competition

Students from different universities, colleges and learners participated in the 24th 'Chinese Bridge', a Chinese proficiency competition for foreign students, and the 18th edition of the competition for students in Namibia.  Since its establishment …

National Council budget supports youth jobs, education and parliamentary modernisation

Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila in the National Assembly, Windhoek, 28 April 2025 Motivation of the budgetary allocation of the National Council (Vote 11) for the 2025/26 financial year I am pleased to motivate the budgetary …