Building Namibia’s renewable energy future through skills development in green hydrogen

Julien Karambua|Published 7 hours ago 4min Namibia’s aim to become a world leader in green hydrogen is accelerating, with major projects planned for the ǁKharas Region and other high-resource areas. The country’s abundant sunshine, strong coastal winds, …

The HPV Vaccine Roll-out in Namibia: Ethical and Legal Considerations

The ministry of Health and Social Services’ roll-out of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has generated mixed reactions from stakeholders. While some actively advocate for its benefits, others dismiss it as yet another ‘experiment’ best avoided. The …

Namibia warns of threats to trade, gov't revenue posed by U.S. tariffs

WINDHOEK, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Newly imposed tariffs by the United States could weigh heavily on Namibia's trade balance and government finances, particularly threatening the country's polished diamond exports, Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes …

Namibia’s fishing industry raises concern over 2% by-catch cap

NAMIBIA – The fishing industry in Namibia is expressing unease over a Cabinet decision to enforce a 2% ceiling on by-catch, cautioning that the directive could impact jobs and increase operating costs if not properly discussed with stakeholders. Speaking …

Shell to resume oil exploration off Namibia in 2026 after write-down

Shell is planning to rekindle exploration efforts off Namibia in 2026, the company told Platts in a statement on Aug. 18, months after it surprised industry watchers by writing down $400 million on its key Orange Basin oil discoveries. The British oil …

Paratus to launch mobile network in challenge to Namibia’s MTC

Paratus Group executive chairman Barney Harmse Paratus Group will in the coming weeks launch a mobile data network in Namibia that will challenge the dominant state-owned incumbent, MTC. Barney Harmse, group executive chairman at Windhoek-headquartered …

Namibia launches Trade Obstacle Alert Mechanism for services sector

Staff Reporter THE Namibia Trade Forum, in collaboration with the Ministry of International Relations and Trade and the International Trade Centre (ITC), launched the Trade Obstacle Alert Mechanism (TOAM) – Trade in Services. TOAM is a digital platform …

USA complete ICC U19 Men’s World Cup slots for Zimbabwe, Namibia edition

ICC Men’s Under 19 Cicket World Cup logoThe line-up for the Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 has been finalised, with USA becoming the 16th and final team to book tickets for Zimbabwe and Namibia. Zimbabwe are in has hosts, but Namibia missed out …

Access to water a persistent challenge in northern Namibia

Residents dream of taps in their homes For many families, including children, collecting water from distant sources remains a daily domestic chore. Kenya Kambowe 8 Hours Ago - 2025-08-20 00:00:00 Kenya KamboweOkongoDespite government efforts to provide …

Namibia and Botswana Join Forces to Build $4 billion Oil Refinery, Set to Power Southern Africa