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No Violation Of Green Pacts With Oil Exploration- NIPDB
By:Justicia Shipena Having become a hub for oil exploration, Namibia’s investment promotion wing has stressed that it is not violating environmental protection pledges. The Namibia Investment and Promotion and Development Board’s (NIPDB) Chief Executive Officer NangulaUaandja said this during the launch of Namibia’s Oil and Gas Conference to take place in the coming two weeks. […]
Keith Hill’s Lasting Legacy In Africa’s Oil and Gas Industry
By:NJ Ayuk Within the last two years alone, Africa Oil Corp. announced a major discovery offshore Namibia with partner TotalEnergies and secured two production-sharing contracts for offshore Blocks EG-18 and EG-31 in Equatorial Guinea. The company has campaigns in Nigeria, South Africa, and the Senegal-Guinea Bissau Joint Development Zone as well. By driving […]
Namcor’s Acting MD To Speak On Namibian Upstream Oil And Gas At AEW 2023
By;Staff writer Namcor’s Acting Managing Director Shiwana Ndeunyema will attend African Energy Week (AEW) taking place in October this year in Cape Town. There, he is set to speak on Namibia’s upstream oil and gas activities and the investment opportunities in the country’s onshore and offshore sedimentary basins. Namibia is an emerging exploration frontier in […]
Namcor’s Acting MD To Speak On Namibian Upstream Oil And Gas At AEW 2023
By:Staff writer Namcor’s Acting Managing Director Shiwana Ndeunyema will attend African Energy Week (AEW) taking place in October this year in Cape Town. There, he is set to speak on Namibia’s upstream oil and gas activities and the investment opportunities in the country’s onshore and offshore sedimentary basins. Namibia is an emerging exploration frontier in […]
Otjozondjupa’s Economic Strength lies in Mining Agriculture and Tourism, Says Governor
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The economic strength of the Otjozondjupa region is driven by the mining, agriculture, and tourism sectors. This was stated by the governor James Uerikua last week, during his State of Region. Uerikua says that the region positions itself as a major contributor to the local economy; noting that the six mines in […]
Namibian Youth Call For Climate Action For A Sustainable Future
By:Justicia Shipena Namibian youth, driven by a desire for sustainability, advocated for renewable-powered baroles at the National Youth Climate Change Summit, to usher in a new era of energy consumption. Their demand for renewable-powered baroles demonstrates a deep knowledge of the critical need to shift away from fossil fuels and towards cleaner, more sustainable options. […]
Mines Ministry Loses Xinfeng Case
By:Staff writer Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo did not have the power to cancel a Chinese lithium miner’s licence and should have approached the courts to revoke it, a judge ruled on Tuesday. Lithium miner Xinfeng took Mines Minister Tom Alweendo to court after he cancelled the company’s mining licence in April and […]
Namcor Keen On Active Role As It Firms Up Eergy Ambitions
By Staff Writer : The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has set its sights on being more than just a passive partner in its burgeoning upstream sector. The state company is seeking to buy into assets beyond Namibia and intends to start operating its own fields in the near future. Namcor is looking to […]
Cabinet Bans Exports Of Lithium And Other Essential Minerals
By: Justicia Shipena The Cabinet has authorised the ban on exporting crushed lithium ore, cobalt manganese, graphite, and rare earth elements. Peya Mushelenga, the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, said in his briefing of Cabinet decision made at its eighth meeting held on 6 June. The decision follows public outcry regarding recent lithium exports […]
Namibia Best Place To Mine, Says Lithium, Tin, Tantalum Miner
By: Staff Writer According to Andrada Mining CEO Anthony Viljoen, Namibia is the best jurisdiction in Africa in which to mine. He said this at the Junior Indaba, a popular meeting place for junior miners, which took place in Johannesburg in South Africa, this week. The CEO of the London Aim-listed tin, tantalum and now […]