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Namibia’s Women-Led Leadership Praised as Beacon of Gender Parity at Commonwealth Business Summit
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibia's pioneering women-led leadership drew significant praise and recognition at the Commonwealth Business Summit. The country was commended not only for placing women at the highest levels of government but also for its continued strides in...
Namibia elevates Commonwealth summit …convention aims for US$2 trillion in trade by 2030
New Era
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Namibia is hosting the Commonwealth Business Summit, marking the first time in its history that the all-important summit is being held outside London in the United Kingdom. This year’s summit, which opened yesterday at the Mercure Hotel in...
Namibia: MUN Stakeholders Gather for Western Region Roundtable
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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June 19, 2025
The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) national and regional leaders as well as the western region members gathered for the first-of-its-kind, Western Regional Roundtable at Swakopmund on Wednesday for closer interaction between the union’s...
Namibia aims to attract Indian investment …promotes interest in mining, green energy
New Era
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NEW DELHI – High Commissioner to India Gabriel Sinimbo said Namibia is actively seeking Indian investment in sectors such as mining, including diamonds, uranium, copper, zinc and rare earth elements. These remain key due to the country being the...
Namibia on frontline of climate change, says Shetuuka
Informante
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June 20, 2025
Maria David RESIDENTS of Outapi gathered at the Omusati Council Hall on Tuesday to commemorate the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought under the theme “Restore the Land, Unlock the Opportunities.” Chairperson of the Olushandja...
France is Mister Supranational 2025, Filipino engineer finishes 5th
Philippine STAR
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June 29, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Swann Lavigne of France won the ninth Mister Supranational title, besting 37 other delegates at the final show in Nowy Sacz, Poland. The Philippines' Kenneth Vincent Cabungcal finished as 4th runner-up. Zuemerik Veeris of...
Grooming the next generation of oil and gas leaders
New Era
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The 3rd Namibia Oil and Gas Conference (NOGC 2025) announced the launch of the Future Generations Masterclass, a new half-day programme dedicated to inspiring, empowering and preparing Namibia’s future oil and gas professionals. Delivered in...
Visit Of Prime Minister To Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, And Namibia (July 02 - 09)
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) NEW DELHI, India, June 28, 2025/APO Group/ -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will undertake a visit to Ghana from July 02-03, 2025. This will be Prime Minister's first ever bilateral visit to Ghana. This...
First Quantum Starts Shipping Stockpiled Copper From Panama Mine
Mint
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June 27, 2025
(Bloomberg) -- First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has started shipping stockpiled copper from its stalled mine in Panama, 19 months after the operation was shut down by the country’s top court. A bulk carrier called Lipsi departed on June 18 from Punto...
Power Africa can help boost American energy dominance
Atlantic Council
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June 27, 2025
The Trump administration recently paused funding for Power Africa, an initiative to facilitate investment to expand electricity access, to reconsider if it aligns with US interests. At a time when the administration is focused on national security...
SanlamAllianz Namibia embarks on new era …brings together industry leaders with shared African vision
New Era
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In a bid to access a large untapped African market and to provide appropriate and accessible financial solutions that reach across all levels of society, Sanlam this week officially rebranded as SanlamAllianz Namibia. This landmark development for...
Government to engage business community nationwide on AfCFTA opportunities
Informante
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July 16, 2025
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of International Relations and Trade, in partnership with the Ministry of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy, will be visiting all regions across the country to raise awareness about the African Continental Free Trade...
Dark Star Minerals issues a payment for Namibian projects
African Mining Market
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June 26, 2025
Dark Star Minerals has paid US$10,000 ($15,332) and issued 200,000 shares to Critical One Energy to acquire the Cobra North and Khan West projects in Namibia. Earlier in June 2025, the Canadian explorer signed a non-binding letter of intent with...
IEA questions government decision to extend Tullow Oil's production licence to 2040
GhanaWeb
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June 27, 2025
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has raised concerns over indications that government intends extending the production licence of Tullow Oil PLC (Tullow) to 2040, following a recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing between the...
Tunisia ranks 2nd in Africa and 62nd globally in Energy Transition Index
Zawya
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Tunis – Tunisia has made significant progress in the global energy transition landscape, climbing 27 spots to rank 62nd worldwide out of 118 countries in the 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI), published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). This...
Bakgatla Development Model Gains International Traction – Delegation of Namibian traditional leaders visit South Africa to explore rural socio-economic blueprint
South Africa Today
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June 26, 2025
Moruleng: A high-level delegation of traditional leaders from Namibia has arrived in the Northwest province to study a rural development model pioneered by Kgosi Nyalala Pilane of the Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela. The visit, facilitated by Namibia’s...
WBCG welcomes Tsodilo Resources’ support for rail infrastructure
Windhoek Observer
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The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has welcomed the recent strong show of support from Tsodilo Resources for Namibia’s ongoing railway infrastructure upgrades and expansion plans. The developments, particularly the rehabilitation of the Walvis...
De Beers contribution to Namibia’s economy drops
Windhoek Observer
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Chamwe Kaira Anglo American, through its subsidiary De Beers, revealed in its 2024 tax and economic contribution report that its total tax and economic contribution in Namibia amounted to US$545 million (N$10.2 billion), a decrease from US$611...
Nigeria Scores 54.8 Points To Top Africa’s Energy Transition Chart
Oriental News Nigeria
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June 25, 2025
Yemisi Izuora In a recent study, Nigeria scored 54.8 points, to move to 61st position worldwide in energy transition showing the strongest improvement among African nations. The country has climbed 48 places since the 2024 index, driven by...
IEA questions gov’t plans of extending Tullow Oil’s production licence to 2040
Business and Financial Times
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June 27, 2025
By Kizito CUDJOE The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has raised concerns over indications that government intends extending the production licence of Tullow Oil PLC (Tullow) to 2040, following a recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing...