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Oil platform at sunset in Namibia’s offshore oil and gas field.

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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Scenic view of Namibia's coastline with ocean waves and desert landscape.

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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Oil and gas industry panel discussion in Windhoek.

Dates Confirmed For 2nd Namibia Oil And Gas Conference, Windhoek

Building on the success of its first edition, and in response to calls for a follow-up conference, the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference has confirmed it will return to Windhoek from 20-22 August 2024. With over 800 delegates, key industry stakeholders and players together under one roof, the first Namibia Oil and Gas Conference in […]

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Business professional in Namibia for legal expansion.

Bowmans Expands Into Namibia

 Leading African law firm, Bowmans, is expanding once again, this time into Namibia. The firm has announced that it joined forces with Koep & Partners (Koep) from 1 March 2024, to establish a presence in Namibia, which is on the cusp of significant growth.  Koep is one of the largest and most established full-service law […]

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Solar panels and wind turbines in Namibia's informal settlements.

Namibia: Urban Areas To Receive Boost As African Development Bank Fund Approves Grant For Solar Electricity In Informal Settlements

The “Informal Settlement Renewable Electrification and Upgrading Program” will directly benefit around 200,000 people in Windhoek, where around 20% of the population does not have electricity The African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) Urban and Municipal Development Fund (UMDF) (https://apo-opa.info/43CHYIN) has approved a grant of $485,000 for a solar electricity project in Namibia that will power some […]

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Wind turbines and hydrogen storage tank for green energy in Namibia.

Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Project Takes Center Stage At Invest In African Energy Reception In London

As the Presidential Economic Advisor and Green Hydrogen Commissioner of Namibia, James Mnyupe will be connecting European investors to Namibian green hydrogen opportunities at the London-based investment reception. Representing one of the most promising markets for green hydrogen adoption worldwide, a series of large-scale project launches have positioned Namibia as the destination of choice for […]

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Group of young professionals in formal attire at a business meeting in an office.

Namibia And Equatorial Guinea Youth-focused Local Content, Gas Monetization A Boost For Intra-African Energy Growth

Following an agreement forged during the Namibian International Energy Conference in 2022, a youth training initiative launched by Namibia and Equatorial Guinea has set the tone for an ambitious local content drive that will position Namibia as a competitive hydrocarbon producer Namibia, as an upcoming hydrocarbon producer, and Equatorial Guinea, as one of Africa’s top […]

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Flags of Namibia and Equatorial Guinea waving in the sky.

Namibia, Equatorial Guinea Strengthen Energy Relations With High-Level Visit With Ministry And National Oil And Gas Companies

A delegation led by Hon. Minister Tom Alweendo is currently in Equatorial Guinea, meeting with high-level industry executives and touring the country’s liquefied natural gas facilities. This week, a high-level delegation led by Hon. Tom Alweendo, Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, is conducting a diplomatic visit to regional gas leader, Equatorial Guinea, with the […]

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Oil exploration in Namibia's new oil fields.

New Report: Namibia’s Massive Oil Discoveries

Africa Oil Week expects Namibia’s massive oil discoveries and potential investment in this region to be key agenda points when African and global leaders in the oil and gas sector converge in Cape Town from 3 – 7 October 2022. As Namibia’s upstream oil and gas industry has been focused on exploration, with promising big […]

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Standard Bank Partners With MIT On Innovative Housing And Food Project In Namibia

Standard Bank Group, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT’s) Center for Bits and Atoms, and US-based architecture firm redhouse studio have partnered on an innovative social upliftment project in Namibia that uses fungal material from mushrooms to develop housing and food products. Aimed at creating a sustainable economic and social ecosystem in Namibia, the BioHAB initiative […]

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