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Home Fossil Energy License extension out of the way, as Stamper advances multi-basin mission offshore Namibia May 13, 2026, by Melisa Cavcic Canada-headquartered Stamper Oil & Gas Corp., a Namibia-focused oil and gas exploration company, has confirmed an extension of a Namibian offshore petroleum exploration license (PEL), as energy majors…

Bellatrix Investment Managers, a Namibia-based alternative investment firm, has launched the Ndjaba Seed Fund, a $10 million venture capital vehicle to support early-stage startups across Southern Africa. Named after the Oshiwambo word for “elephant,” the Ndjaba Seed Fund, launched on Wednesday, will target a diversified portfolio of between 35 and…

The upcoming Namibia-European Union (EU) Business Forum aims to secure N$390 billion in investment to bolster green energy, logistics hubs, and sustainable economic diversification across Namibia. The event, scheduled to take place from 12 to 13 May in Windhoek, aims to leverage private investment through loans and grants under the…

It fringes the Cape Town shoreline and stretches north for more than 1,000km into Namibia. A biodiversity engine, nursery, shelter and breeding ground for manifold forms of life, this is a significant national asset that we need to protect...

Fighting crime through stronger collaboration with communities and law enforcement is among the short-term priorities that newly-elected Windhoek East councillor Jochen Traut has set for his tenure. Speaking to this publication earlier this week, the former Namibia Football Association (NFA) secretary general said the rising levels of crime across the…

Workers' Day should be viewed not only as a commemoration, but also as a moment to critically assess the condition and wellbeing of workers today. It is a day that invites reflection on how far we have come, and how far we still need to go in ensuring dignity, fairness…

As Namibia prepares to mark International Workers' Day tomorrow, a new approach to the commemoration is emerging. This is following a recent meeting between President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and leaders of the National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW). This year's event, to be held in Opuwo, will jointly be organised by…

Kinshasa / Luanda / Windhoek -  “Just two drops. Two miraculous drops that prevent paralysis. Let’s all vaccinate our children,” said Dr. Silvia Lutucuta, Minister of Health of Angola, as more than 10 million children were vaccinated against polio last month across Angola, Namibia and in the Democratic Republic of…

On Namibia’s Atlantic Coast, a stretch of beach has tormented sailors for centuries. It’s strewn with shipwrecks, on the edge of a vast dune desert, and often shrouded in fog. Fittingly, it’s known as the Skeleton Coast, each broken bow adding a new ghost story. Shipwrecks are a popular trope…

Homepage > News > Finance > Namibia sets 2030 vision for digital payments growth The Bank of Namibia (BoN), together with the Payments Association of Namibia and financial stakeholders, has launched the National Payment System (NPS) Vision and Strategy 2026 – 2030 to accelerate digital transformation and promote inclusive economic…