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Old Mutual Namibia launches World Wide Equity Fund
New Era
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Old Mutual Namibia, through the Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIGNAM), last week expanded its investment horizon with the unveiling of the World Wide Equity Fund. This fund represents more than diversification, it symbolises Old Mutual Namibia’s...
Opinion – Nuclear energy in Namibia’s energy strategy
New Era
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The Government of the Republic of Namibia, guided by the Swapo Party manifesto, has identified nuclear energy as a strategic priority. This initiative aims to diversify the national energy mix, enhance energy security and support long-term...
Fishing industry fumes over illegal pilchard catch
New Era
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WALVIS BAY – The Small Pelagic Industry Association has slammed the ongoing illegal harvesting of pilchards by horse mackerel vessels, warning that Namibia’s remaining pilchard processors are at risk of collapsing. The fishery has been under a...
Commonwealth Trade Ministers And Business Leaders Wrap Up Windhoek Summit
Scoop
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20 June 2025 Strong Call for Multilateralism and Private Sector Partnerships Trade Ministers from across the Commonwealth have concluded two days of high-level deliberations in Windhoek, Namibia, at the 2025 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting...
Strait of Hormuz crossroads: Israel-Iran unrest poses significant threats to energy markets
Windhoek Observer
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JOSEF KEFAS SHEEHAMA It’s uncertain if Iran will attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz, which ship 20-25% of the global oil. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz would have an immediate impact on global oil prices, potentially leading to...
The Boegoeberg Blues: A small Nama tribe holds the key to the Orange Oil Basin’s future
Oxpeckers
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July 18, 2025
A landmark 2003 ruling by the ConCourt in favour of the Richtersveld community has made the still-impoverished Nama people the gate-keepers of the government’s ambitious plans to turn the Northern Cape into an energy and mining hub. Investigation...
China shows interest in Namibia's Agriculture sector
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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A Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform says China expressed willingness to work with Namibia, particularly in the agriculture sector. Mesag Mulunga, therefore, called on Namibian businesspeople to take...
Old Mutual Namibia bets big on global markets
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena Old Mutual Namibia, through the Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIGNAM), currently manages over N$60 billion in assets across a broad range of strategies. On 19 June 2025, the group launched the World Wide Equity Fund, offering...
Bank Windhoek red run returns
Windhoek Observer
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Staff Writer The 2025 edition of the Bank Windhoek Red Run has returned with a total prize pool of N$60,000. The event will take place on Saturday, 9 August, at the Ramblers Sports Club in Windhoek. Organised in partnership with the /Ae //Gams...
Strong capital buffer puts SBN ahead in energy financing
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena Standard Bank Holdings Namibia (SBN) is set to benefit from big spending plans in the oil and renewable energy sectors, thanks to its early involvement and in-house deal-making capacity. A report by Simonis Storm says that while...
Commonwealth nations prioritise energy, food security and critical minerals for joint investment
Informante
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June 22, 2025
Staff Reporter Commonwealth nations have identified energy transition, food security, and the future of critical minerals as priority areas for enhanced cooperation and increased public-private investment. This is one of the key outcomes of the...
Pilchard poaching sparks industry outcry
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Wet Landed Small Pelagic Association has raised alarm over illegal fishing of pilchards, a species placed under a moratorium. Its chairperson, Johnny Doëseb, believes some horse mackerel operators are deliberately targeting pilchards to...
Northern communal farmers lack access to market: Kwenani
Namibia Press Agency
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ONGWEDIVA, 17 July 2025 - Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ingenesia Inge Zaamwani handover five trucks to Meatco to be used by the northern communal farmers. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA ONGWEDIVA, 17 JUL (NAMPA) – Farmers...
Reconnaissance Energy Africa upsizes fundraising, preparations...
Proactive USA
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June 21, 2025
Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd (TSX-V:RECO, OTCQX:RECAF) CEO Brian Reinsborough talked with Proactive about the successful closing of a C$19 million offering, significantly upsized from the initial C$10 million target due to strong investor...
Hypnos provides bespoke mattresses for luxury Namibian retreat
Sleeper
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June 20, 2025
20 June 2025 Hypnos Contract Beds has collaborated with Zannier Hotels to supply bespoke mattresses for Zannier Omaanda, an exclusive retreat set within a 9,000-hectare private animal reserve just outside Windhoek in Namibia. Designed to create a...
From Discovery To Delivery: Building A Legal Framework For Namibia's Midstream Infrastructure (By Rachel Mushabati)
MENAFN
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June 20, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) SANDTON, South Africa, June 20, 2025/APO Group/ -- By Rachel Mushabati, Senior Associate Attorney & Country Head – CLG Namibia ( ) Namibia's recent offshore oil discoveries mark a pivotal moment in the...
Aliko Dangote eyes Namibia for the next big investment move amid pan-African expansion
Business Insider Africa
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June 21, 2025
Fresh off the completion of what is now the world’s largest oil refinery, Dangote hinted at his plans to expand into Namibia during a high-level meeting with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Windhoek this week. The visit marks another step in...
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...
Top 10 African countries with the strongest energy regulation frameworks
Business Insider Africa
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June 22, 2025
This year’s ERI results reflect not just the adoption of laws and policies, but the tangible implementation of reforms by various African countries, leading to stronger and more autonomous regulatory institutions. Since its launch in 2018, the ERI...
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...