Driving Deals and Catalyzing Growth: African Energy Week (AEW) to Return to Cape Town from 12-16 October 2026

(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 14, 2025/ -- The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference and exhibition will return to Cape Town on October 12-16, 2026, as the premier meeting place for the...

THE TIDE LINE | A farewell to Namibia’s Favourite uncle

The coastal air feels heavier this week. Walvis Bay, usually abuzz with salt, seagulls, and the rhythm of commerce, has fallen a little quieter. The news of the passing of John Savva, or as everyone knew him, Uncle Savva, has rippled across the...

Namibia’s biomass boom

From problem to profit: How South Africa’s neighbour is turning bush encroachment into lucrative energy solutions 16 October 2025 - 05:00 by Linda de Jager Namibia’s charcoal industry is thriving, but experts say this is only the beginning. Beyond...

Copper drives Africa’s continued mining growth and success

When the news of London-headquartered Jubilee Metals selling its chrome and platinum group metals (PGM) operations to private mining and metals trading company One Chrome surfaced, I started wondering what was happening. Join our WhatsApp channel...

Trump’s fossil fuels push opens African energy opportunities

US President Donald Trump has never shied away from endorsing oil and gas projects. “Countries are on the brink of destruction because of the green energy agenda,” Trump told stony-faced leaders during his UN General Assembly speech last month....

SMEs’ spotlight with Pricilla Mukokobi – Supporting Namibia’s small businesses

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Namibia’s economy. They create jobs, support families and help drive local development across the country. However, many of these businesses face challenges that limit their growth. The...

African Energy Week Returns to Cape Town Amid Investment Surge

Africa’s premier energy conference will return to Cape Town from October 12 to 16, 2026, as the continent positions itself at the center of global conversations about fossil fuels, renewable energy, and the massive infrastructure investments...

Transport governance enhanced with new commission  …to regulate, oversee and foster industry innovation 

Namibia’s long – term economic success crucially depends on a well-managed and innovative transportation system. In this regard the newly appointed Transportation Commission is expected to play a critical role in achieving this goal through...

Namibia receives first shipment for pioneering battery energy storage project

WINDHOEK, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Namibia has received the first shipment of equipment for its 51-megawatt (MW) Omburu Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, the country's first utility-scale battery installation as the country moves to...

Angola’s Sonamet targets Namibian oil, gas market

Angolan fabrication giant Sonamet has set its sights on expanding into Namibia’s growing oil and gas sector as part of a broader regional diversification strategy. Speaking in a recent interview, Sonamet senior executive Sandro Ferreira said the...

Eerie Photo of Hyena Stalking Abandoned Mining Town Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Ghost Town Visitor by Wim van den Heever. Winner of Urban Wildlife and Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025. A brown hyena among the skeletal remains of a long-abandoned diamond mining town. Location: Kolmanskop, near Lüderitz, Namibia....

Paladin Energy shares tipped to jump another 15%: Macquarie

Image source: Getty Images The Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) share price has jumped 1.56% higher again at the time of writing on Wednesday morning. Changing hands at $9.77 per share, it is now up 23.98% over the month but 19.26% lower over the...

Wegner to visit Windhoek to mark 25 years of city partnership

Staff Reporter BERLIN’S Governing Mayor, Kai Wegner, will visit the Namibian capital, Windhoek, from 15 to 18 October 2025, to commemorate 25 years of partnership between the two cities. Wegner will be accompanied by a delegation of cultural and...

Lithium Lease Delay Tests Ghana’s Mining Governance and Inve...

In October 2023, when the Government of Ghana signed the country’s first lithium mining lease with Barari DV Ghana Ltd, it marked a historic moment that was greeted with widespread excitement and public interest. The communities and youth of...

Namibia and Botswana sign MoUs across energy, education and health

Cabinet has approved several Memoranda of Understanding between Namibia and Botswana, covering various sectors including energy, education, and health. During the latest briefing by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma...

Important recall alert: Spraymate Cold Galvanising Spray Paint affected by manufacturing defect

The National Consumer Commission has issued a critical recall of Spraymate Cold Galvanising Spray Paint, affecting consumers across South Africa and neighbouring countries. According to the NCC, the spray is used to protect steel products from...

DAILY OBSERVER | Losing ground at sea: Why Namibia must urgently reclaim Walvis Bay’s global standing

When the Port of Walvis Bay slipped in the latest global port efficiency rankings, the news landed with the weight of disappointment. For years, the Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has stood as a model of national competence, a success story of...

Creative industry hails recognition as priority under 8th administration

The creative industry has welcomed its recognition as a priority area under the 8th administration, saying it's the first time they are appreciated and recognised. However, they are now calling for coordinated efforts and a deeper understanding of...

Sierra Leone’s New Mining Act Reshapes the Rules for Resource Sovereignty

The Republic of Sierra Leone has entered a new era of resource governance. On May 12, 2023, the West African nation enacted the Mines and Minerals Development Act, 2022—the most comprehensive overhaul of its mining legislation in over a decade....

Windhoek marks 25 Years of Berlin sister city partnership

Namibia and Windhoek will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Berlin-Windhoek sister city partnership this week. A delegation led by the Mayor of Berlin, Dr. Kai Wegner, is expected in Windhoek on Wednesday. The visiting sister cities also...