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List of top 10 countries with lowest IMF loan in Africa in December 2025 Namibia

List of top 10 countries with lowest IMF loan in Africa in December 2025

The International Monetary Fund remains one of the largest creditors to African countries as of 2025 Economist Daniel Kathali said countries with low debt levels gain fiscal space to prioritise long-term development rather than crisis-driven borrowing and heavy debt servicing Somalia’s outstanding balance rose to KSh 21.69b after a new…
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December 21, 2025
Namibia’s govt set to address 88% urban informal settlements… Sankwasa Namibia

Namibia’s govt set to address 88% urban informal settlements… Sankwasa

Namibai’s Minister of urban and rural development Sankwasa Sankwasa has said his country was grappling with inherited housing challenges, particularly the prevalence of informal settlements. Namibia’s Housing minister spoke at the weekend during the Africa housing awards and industry end-of-year dinner organised by the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS). Sankwasa…
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December 21, 2025
Shell handpicks Odfjell Drilling-managed rig for ops offshore Namibia Namibia

Shell handpicks Odfjell Drilling-managed rig for ops offshore Namibia

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:…
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December 13, 2025
TotalEnergies augments its oil portfolio offshore Namibia through deal with Galp Namibia

TotalEnergies augments its oil portfolio offshore Namibia through deal with Galp

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…
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December 13, 2025
Unexpected Contender: Adolf Hitler’s Namesake Steals Spotlight in Local Election Campaign Namibia

Unexpected Contender: Adolf Hitler’s Namesake Steals Spotlight in Local Election Campaign

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…
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December 4, 2025
Namibia: Sick Leave Controversy – Presidency Clears the Air On Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Comments Namibia

Namibia: Sick Leave Controversy – Presidency Clears the Air On Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Comments

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…
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November 27, 2025
Namibia: Opposition Warns N$2.4b Dangote Oil Pipeline Risks Namibian Businesses Namibia

Namibia: Opposition Warns N$2.4b Dangote Oil Pipeline Risks Namibian Businesses

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.…
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November 27, 2025
Namibian politician named Adolf Hitler projected to win re-election to local council Namibia

Namibian politician named Adolf Hitler projected to win re-election to local council

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…
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November 26, 2025