Namibia

Reuben Abati examines the growing trend of African voters challenging entrenched ruling parties in recent elections. He highlights the decisive victory of John Mahama in Ghana’s presidential poll on Saturday as a key example of this shift. Abati contrasts this democratic momentum with stagnation in countries like Mozambique and Namibia,…

The victory of PASTEF in the presidential election in Senegal and the victories of the opposition in Botswana and Ghana appear to be shaping a trend where opposition parties are defeating ruling parties in the first round. In Namibia, the SWAPO candidate became the first woman ever to be elected…

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, is poised to become Namibia’s first female president after securing 57.3% in the 2024 elections, despite opposition challenges. A long-serving Swapo member, she embodies integrity and non-confrontational leadership. Her presidency will likely maintain Swapo’s policies, facing challenges like declining party support while navigating Namibia’s evolving political landscape.…

Home Fossil Energy Helix vessel getting ready for Brazilian decom job with Shell at Namibia’s port December 18, 2024, by Melisa Cavcic U.S.-headquartered offshore energy services provider Helix Energy Solutions has confirmed the arrival of its purpose-built DP3 semi-submersible vessel to Namibia’s Port of Walvis Bay to prepare for its…

Photo courtesy of NL Harbert International New U.S. Embassy Windhoek, Namibia BEST PROJECT Submitted by: BL Harbert International Owner: U.S. Dept. of State | Overseas Buildings Operations Design Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Architect of Record: Page Southerland Page LLP General Contractor: BL Harbert International Civil Engineer: KPFF Protective…

Namibia's main opposition party said on Saturday that it plans to file a legal challenge against the results of last month’s disputed election. The announcement by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) came a day after a court granted it and another opposition party the right to inspect material from…

Home Fossil Energy Fresh oil & gas-condensate discovery comes to light in Namibia December 31, 2024, by Melisa Cavcic Portugal’s oil and gas company Galp has found more light oil and gas-condensate in the second of up to four wells within its current exploration and appraisal (E&A) program in license…

Author of the article: Published Dec 31, 2024  •  3 minute read Map of Region GNW TORONTO, Dec. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sintana Energy Inc. (TSX-V: SEI, OTCQB: SEUSF) (“Sintana” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide the following further update regarding the second campaign on blocks 2813A and…

As the sun becomes less intense, silhouettes of teenage boys stand along the water’s edge. With incredible deftness, each figure swings a homemade fishing weight around their head in hooping circles, faster and faster, until they send it hurtling into the river—starfishing their arms to the side as yards of…

The ALP International Practice Group , comprising ALP NG & Co. (Nigeria), ALP Professional Services Limited (Nigeria), ALP East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Tanzania), and Africa Legal Associates (ALA Ghana), continues its expansion across the continent with a landmark partnership in Namibia. This alliance with Shimaneni & Company…