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Home Fossil Energy Shell handpicks Odfjell Drilling-managed rig for ops offshore Namibia December 11, 2025, by Melisa Cavcic UK-headquartered energy giant Shell has booked a semi-submersible rig, owned by Northern Ocean (NOL) and managed by Odfjell Drilling, for drilling activities off the coast of Namibia, Africa. Deepsea Mira rig; Source:…

Home Fossil Energy TotalEnergies augments its oil portfolio offshore Namibia through deal with Galp December 9, 2025, by Melisa Cavcic French energy giant TotalEnergies has shaken hands with Portugal’s oil and gas company Galp on a deal that will enable it to enter the PEL 83 license, encompassing an oil discovery off…

Adolf Hitler Uunona, a local politician in Namibia, is poised to secure his council seat once again in the nation’s recent regional elections, capturing international attention due to his controversial name, which he insists holds no ideological significance. As a veteran member of Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party, Uunona is campaigning…

Presidential spokesperson Jonas Mbambo says a short video clip of president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah apparently detesting employees who abuse sick leave has been misinterpreted by the public. He says the video, which has been widely shared on social media, shows only an excerpt of the president's remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony…

Plans for Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote's N$2.4-billion oil storage facility at Walvis Bay and a proposed fuel pipeline to Zimbabwe have been met with caution. National Planning Commission (NPC) director general Kaire Mbuende confirmed the plans yesterday, as opposition parties warn the project could threaten local trucking and downstream businesses.…

The ICC has unveiled the schedule for the T20 World Cup 2026, and the biggest highlight is undoubtedly the India–Pakistan showdown, set to take place on February 15 in Colombo. The two arch-rivals have been drawn together in Group A, which also includes USA, Namibia, and the Netherlands.  The tournament…

NZ Herald 25 Nov, 2025 04:17 AM 2 mins to read Local politician Adolf Hitler Uunona, named after the Nazi dictator, is projected to retain his seat in Namabia's local elections. Photo / Oshana Regional Council Local politician Adolf Hitler Uunona, named after the Nazi dictator, is projected to retain…

News ESPNcricinfo has learned that USA, Namibia and Netherlands are the other teams in the India-Pakistan group India and Pakistan had three heated contests during the 2025 Asia Cup  •  AFP/Getty Images India and Pakistan will play each other in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup on February 15 in Colombo as…

Home Fossil Energy More appraisal ops in the works with spotlight on liquid hydrocarbons’ presence off Namibia November 19, 2025, by Melisa Cavcic Oslo-listed oil and gas E&P player BW Energy has provided further insight into the preliminary results of its appraisal well in the Orange Basin off the coast of…

NamPower is running a tender for the procurement of six 20 MW solar projects on an independent power purchaser basis. The bid closing date is Jan. 30, 2026. November 18, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: Wikimedia Commons Namibia ’s national electric power utility company, NamPower, has launched a tender covering six…