NAMIBIA is set to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, to provide much-needed food relief to communities struggling with severe drought, according to the environment ministry. The culling will occur in parks and communal areas where overpopulation has strained…
NESTLED in the heart of Windhoek, Namibia’s bustling capital, the Green Market has become a vibrant Saturday tradition, drawing crowds eager to explore its diverse offerings. This lively marketplace is far more than just a social gathering spot; it…
MICHELLE Nehoya, a Namibian resident, has faced nearly two years of delays and has spent nearly $500 on her visa application to visit Canada. Despite her efforts, including multiple forms, bank statements, an invitation letter, and a detailed travel history,…
NAMIBIA has declined a request to extend the visa of King Mutebi II of Buganda, who has been in the country for medical treatment since April. According to Namibia’s international relations ministry, immigration law restricts foreign citizens to a maximum…
NAMIBIA says it will decrease the price of petrol by 80 Namibian cents per liter (about 0.044 U.S. dollars). Similarly, diesel 50ppm will be leased by 60 Namibian cents per liter, and diesel 10ppm by 70 Namibian cents per liter,…
NAMIBIA, the world’s third-largest producer and Africa’s largest producer of uranium, is drawing new investments spurred by a recent surge in uranium prices. Australian mining company Gibb River Diamonds has acquired two significant uranium projects in the country, further solidifying…
NAMIBIA has become a focal point for oil exploration following several significant discoveries along its coastline in recent years. While the country has not yet commenced oil or gas production, major oil companies, including TotalEnergies and Shell, have uncovered reserves estimated at…
IN a significant step towards advancing its renewable energy agenda, Namibia has secured a $138.5 million loan from the World Bank. The funding aims to enhance the country’s transmission network and facilitate the integration of renewable energy projects into its…
IN a move signalling heightened activity in Namibia’s energy sector, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has sealed a pivotal development agreement with Chevron, granting the US oil giant an 80 percent operating working interest in an offshore block situated in…
NAMIBIA’S port authority, Namport, has ignited controversy with its proposal for a port expansion on Shark Island, a heritage site deeply revered by the indigenous Nama ethnic group in southern Namibia. The expansion aims to facilitate green hydrogen production and export to…
