Namibia

When oil giant TotalEnergies struck crude in Namibia’s Orange Basin in 2022, the world took notice. The Venus field was hailed as the largest discovery of that year, a deepwater find with the potential to transform Namibia from an energy outsider into a global oil producer.  With an estimated 1.5…

The Namibian government has granted an environmental approval for a 3 GW solar farm. The energy generated is set to be used for green hydrogen and green ammonia production...

Home Hydrogen LONGi to provide equipment for green hydrogen project in Namibia September 25, 2025, by Aida Čučuk LONGi Hydrogen, a green hydrogen production equipment and solution provider and a wholly-owned subsidiary of LONGi Green Energy Technology, has signed an equipment supply agreement with an undisclosed customer to provide one…

Pan-African digital rights group Paradigm Initiative (PIN) will join stakeholders from across the continent for the 2025 Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica25), which opens on Wednesday, September 24, in Windhoek, Namibia. The three-day forum, organised by the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA),…

Home Fossil Energy Semi-sub rig gets to work with BW Energy off Namibia September 19, 2025, by Dragana Nikše Oslo-listed oil and gas E&P player BW Energy has spudded a well in a license it operates in Namibia’s Orange Basin using a drilling unit owned by Northern Ocean and managed…

Namibian rising star DJ Dozza has released his brand-new single Siren, produced by German-born, Africa-rooted hitmaker Leo Large. The track is a fearless blend of Caribbean Creole-inspired vocals, heavy bass, and Afrobeats intensity, anchored by its hypnotic hook: “Eeny, meeny, meiny, moe, who’s gonna open the door…” At its heart, Siren speaks to resilience and ambition, echoing the golden…

Windhoek ‒ Andra Chigova, a 10-year-old girl from Windhoek, Namibia, is encouraging other girls to get vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes most cervical cancers. “I just got my HPV vaccination today. Do not be scared ‒ the HPV vaccine will protect us in the future against…

Windhoek — The sequel edition of the Global African Hydrogen Summit opened on Tuesday in Namibia's capital, drawing heads of state, ministers, financiers, and industry leaders from across Africa and beyond to accelerate investment in the continent's green energy future. Held under the official patronage and hosted by the Government…

Strengthening Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) remains a key priority in Namibia, with several stakeholders actively supporting efforts to improve the accuracy and completeness of Mortality and Causes of Death data. Reliable mortality data is essential for understanding the country’s health profile, monitoring progress toward national and global health…

In the latest Global Peace Index (GPI) report released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), Mauritius has once again emerged as Africa’s most peaceful country, maintaining its status for the 18th consecutive year.  Botswana and Namibia follow closely, cementing their positions as regional leaders in peace and stability.…