The Operative Secretary of the Landless People’s Movement (LPM), Dawid Eigub, says there is a need for the party to connect with all its members and establish the developmental challenges they face. Eigub made the remark after an engagement with the community of Witvlei in the Okorukambe constituency. Eigub stated that it’s high time that...
Significant light oil discoveries at the Mopane 1-X well in Namibia’s Orange Basin have put the region in the spotlight. Sintana Energy Inc CEO Robert Bose discussed the significance of two recent discoveries by Portuguese energy giant Galp on blocks governed by Petroleum Exploration License 83 (PEL 83). Sintana Energy holds a 49% indirect interest...
Regional governors are meeting at Gobabis for the 3rd Annual Forum to discuss, among others, rural development, decentralisation, economic growth, and challenges facing communities. Speaking at the opening of the conference, the Minister in the Presidency, Christine ||Hoebes emphasised that such platforms are important when it comes to strategic topics that assist with underlining governors’...
Paulus Shipanga, the coach of the Brave Gladiators, recently spoke to NBC Sport about the team’s experience at the COSAFA games in South Africa and their preparations for the upcoming WAFCON Qualifiers in Ghana. Coach Shipanga provided insights into the Brave Gladiators’ performance at the COSAFA games held last month in South Africa. Looking ahead,...
Niël Terblanché In a bid to accelerate progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa and address the urgent need for climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience in the continent’s water and sanitation sector, African leaders convened in Swakopmund, Namibia, for the 23rd African Water Facility (AWF) Governing Council Meeting. The event coincided with the seventh...
Business Reporter DUNDEE Precious Metals (DPM) mine’s President and Chief Executive Officer, David Rae, has said that the mine has had discussions with President Dr. Hage Geingob regarding the possibility of mining newly discovered rare-earth minerals at the mine, specifically Germanium and Gallium. These minerals were previously considered waste material but have now gained traction...
GDP growth in the Southern African Development Community varies, leading to high unemployment. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila discussed this at the 57th SADC Committee of Central Bank Governors meeting which took place in Swakopmund on Friday, stressing the need for solutions to boost growth and highlighting the importance of monetary and macroeconomic stability for future...
High Economic Intelligence (HEI) Investments recently organized an economic conversation under the theme: “Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and the Domestic Investment Climate – The Discovery of Oil in Namibia” in partnership with Debmarine Namibia, Old Mutual, and De Beers Namibia Holdings. The conversation was graced by Khaya Sithole (CA-SA) from South Africa and Nicholas Kabaso...