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Namibia’s Local Marine Pilots

Building Namibia’s Future Maritime Strength Means Investing In Local Marine Pilots

By Bradley Claassen, Operations Manager at Workforce Staffing Africa Namibia’s maritime sector is the lifeblood of its economy. The ports at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz are gateways for trade, logistics and regional connectivity and are critical not only for Namibia but for Southern Africa as a whole. At the heart of these operations are marine […]

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Namibian Consumers

Namibian Consumers Resilient Amid Financial Strain

Windhoek, Namibia – September 18, 2025. More than seven in ten Namibians (71%) said they were feeling optimistic about their household finances for the coming year, with 78% expecting their income to increase in the next 12 months. One in four (26%) reported an increase in income in the preceding three months, while 41% said that […]

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Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2025

Namibia Positions Itself As The Next Energy Frontier At Third Oil And Gas Conference

The third edition of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference officially commenced on 12 August 2025, at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, under the theme “From Exploration to Action: Positioning Namibia as the Next Energy Frontier.” The conference served as a vital platform for dialogue and collaboration within Namibia’s rapidly emerging oil and gas industry. […]

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Namibia Oil And Gas Conference 2025

Namibia Oil And Gas Conference 2025 Announces Future Generations Masterclass In Partnership With The Namibia Youth Energy Forum

Empowering the Next Generation of Namibia’s Oil and Gas Leaders The 3rd Namibia Oil and Gas Conference (NOGC 2025) has announced the launch of the Future Generations Masterclass, a new half-day programme dedicated to inspiring, empowering and preparing Namibia’s future oil and gas professionals. Delivered in partnership with the Namibia Youth Energy Forum, this initiative […]

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Namibia Sets The Stage To Become Africa’s Next Energy Powerhouse

The 3rd Namibia Oil and Gas Conference (NOGC 2025), themed “From Exploration to Action – Positioning Namibia as the Next Energy Frontier,” runs from 12–15 August in Windhoek. With Namibia emerging as a rising force in Africa’s energy landscape, the event is set to attract global industry leaders, investors, innovators and policymakers, as it offers exceptional […]

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All About Namibia

Namibia Namibia is in southern Africa and borders the Atlantic Ocean to west, Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east, and South Africa to the south and east. Namibia gained independence on March 21, 1990 after the Namibian War for Independence ended. Windhoek is the largest city. The country belongs to the […]

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Namibia Youth Disillusionment

Namibia Heads to the Polls with High Stakes for Swapo Amid Youth Disillusionment

Namibians are heading to the polls to vote for their next president as well as members of parliament. Since independence, the Southern African nation has been ruled by the Swapo party but its dominance is now at risk, especially if young people turn out en masse. The country’s youth, who are largely disconnected from Swapo’s […]

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Russia’s Uranium Gamble is a Threat to Namibia’s Water

Namibia, a country already grappling with water scarcity, is caught in a tug-of-war between economic development and environmental protection. Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, has been eyeing Namibia’s vast uranium reserves, particularly in the Leonardville area. However, Rosatom’s proposed in-situ mining technique, involving the injection of sulfuric acid into the aquifer, has raised serious […]

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Namibia: Interest Grows In Africa’s Oil-And-Gas Hot-Spot

Namibia’s upstream oil and gas sector has become a focus of intense interest in recent years. The Orange Basin, off the country’s west coast, captured the energy sector’s imagination in 2022, when Shell and TotalEnergies announced the discovery of light oil and natural gas there, in the Graff and Jonker fields. In 2023, Galp joined the […]

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Namibia: More Alluring On Coastline

If you are a globetrotter and haven’t been to Namibia, then you must add this South-West African country to your bucket list. Though one of the driest and most sparsely populated countries on earth, Namibia is an endless adventure awaiting discerning visitors. While Windhoek, its capital city is like a beautiful lady, very shy but […]

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