Newly crowned Miss Namibia Prisca Anyolo describes her victory as a dream come true. “It’s a dream come true. I’m filled with immense gratitude for the opportunity to represent my beautiful country on this significant platform,” Anyolo said yesterday. Anyolo…

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the global community. This is according to Chris Movirongo, Fortescue Namibia’s country director. “For countries like Namibia, the climate emergency presents a chance to take control of its future energy needs…

It was my first day at work. I was curious, nervous and full of anxiety. I was to work with the editorial team in the newsroom. My area of focus was primarily Lüderitz, but I was assigned to take on…

With the already-high demand for housing by Lüderitz residents, the influx of people from outside is putting a strain on housing provision at the town. The town is currently enjoying attention from potential investors from all over the world, making…

ECO-Atlantic Oil & Gas (Eco), a Canada based oil and gas company, struck a deal to acquire a 75% stake in the Block 1 basin offshore South Africa. Simultaneously, Tosaco Energy, plans to sell their 25% stake to Orange Basin…

Phil Balhao, the mayor of Lüderitz, says the town urgently needs the government’s intervention. He told The Namibian this week that this is needed “if we want to secure opportunities for Lüderitz, especially in industrialisation efforts”. “Our community is suffering…

Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo stressed the importance of critical minerals to sustain energy transition and drive the economy and people. He was speaking at a discussion forum on critical minerals in Namibia’s energy transition.The forum was held at…

The Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) says the the planned hydrogen project in southern Namibia, should be stopped until an environmental assessment impact study is done. In its latest paper focusing on the potential risk of the project in the…

The Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) celebrated its 15-year anniversary in Windhoek on Monday. During the event, the NSI highlighted continued efforts in maintaining the national quality infrastructure. The NSI also launched its Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP) for 2024-2028 titled:…

Engen and Vivo Energy announced the completion of the transaction to combine their respective businesses, with Petronas on Tuesday selling its 74% shareholding to Vivo Energy, creating a pan-African champion. In a joint statement to the media, Vivo Energy Group…

International Biodiversity Day, celebrated annually on 22 May, raises awareness of the importance of biodiversity and the urgent need to protect the variety of life on earth.This year’s celebrations took place at Lüderitz, with environment, forestry and tourism minister Pohamba…