Uranium, diamonds, oil & gas, green hydrogen.
More than 60 young Namibians have secured internships and employment with international oil and gas companies as the country develops its petroleum sector. PETROFUND has signed over 10 memoranda of understanding with upstream operators and service companies to create training and employment pathways for Namibian youth.
14 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
More than 60 young Namibians have secured internships and employment with international oil and gas companies as the country develops its petroleum sector. PETROFUND has signed over 10 memoranda of understanding with upstream operators and service companies to create training and employment pathways for Namibian youth.
14 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's rough diamond production remained stable at 531,000 carats in the second quarter, as higher-grade mining at Namdeb offset operational disruptions at Debmarine Namibia, according to Anglo American's production report.
15 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Africa has vast renewable energy potential including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and green hydrogen, which can expand energy access and create green jobs while strengthening climate resilience. The article emphasizes that implementation must accelerate through bridging climate finance gaps, strengthening policies, and scaling nature-based solutions, though Africa contributes only 4% of global emissions yet faces severe climate impacts.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Critical Metals Inc. has approved approximately C$11 million (N$129.14 million) for the next phase of its Definitive Feasibility Study on the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project, focusing on metallurgical testing and higher-value rare earth processing in Namibia.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian contract workers on TotalEnergies' offshore oil project say they were handed new employment terms on a 'take-it-or-leave-it' basis with no room to negotiate, citing concerns about no pension, limited medical aid, and years without salary increases. TotalEnergies and recruitment firm Apos deny wrongdoing, saying the new terms improve pay and benefits.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Deep Yellow has awarded N$392.6 million in construction contracts to two 100% Namibian-owned firms for its Tumas Uranium Project, with mobilisation scheduled for August and expected to generate roughly 500 local jobs.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A delegation from the 4th Namibia Oil & Gas Conference met with the Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Office of the President to brief officials on conference preparations and expected participation. The conference is scheduled for 18–20 August 2026 in Windhoek under the theme "From Decision to Dividend: Making Namibia's Oil Work for Namibians."
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Deep Yellow Limited has awarded two civil and concrete construction contracts worth N$391 million for its Tumas uranium project in Erongo, part of the company's strategy to remove execution risk and secure contractors ahead of its planned final investment decision in the fourth quarter of 2026.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Deep Yellow Limited has awarded two major civil and concrete construction contracts worth N$391 million for its Tumas uranium project in Erongo, part of its strategy to remove execution risk and secure contractors ahead of a planned final investment decision in the fourth quarter of 2026.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Canadian-listed gold exploration company Ongwe Minerals Incorporated will hold its annual general and special meeting on 20 August 2026 in Vancouver. The company continues exploration activities focused on the Omatjete and Khorixas gold projects in Namibia's Northwest Damara gold belt, with work centred on identifying prospects including the Manga and Nguni gold prospects at Omatjete.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Canadian-listed gold exploration company Ongwe Minerals Incorporated has announced its annual general and special meeting for 20 August 2026 in Vancouver. The company is focused on advancing gold deposits in Namibia's Northwest Damara gold belt, including the Omatjete and Khorixas gold projects.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's government holds a 24% equity stake in the Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project through the Sovereign Wealth Fund, with its share funded through grants from development partners. The country is also expanding uranium exploration in the Omaheke Region and Nasan Energies has acquired 52 service stations to become Namibia's third-largest oil marketing company.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Competition Commission has approved the merger between CNNC Overseas Ltd and Bannerman UK for the Etango Uranium Project, but imposed stringent conditions aimed at safeguarding employment, promoting localisation, strengthening skills development, and ensuring greater Namibian participation in the uranium industry.
20 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
PDM president McHenry Venaani has endorsed the draft Nuclear Bill, arguing that Namibia should use its uranium resources to drive economic growth and value addition rather than export raw minerals. The government has concluded nationwide public consultations on the proposed legislation, which seeks to modernise the nuclear regulatory framework and establish three specialised institutions to oversee the peaceful use of nuclear technology.
20 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd has successfully produced hydrocarbons to surface during production testing at its Kavango West 1X discovery well in northeastern Namibia, the company says, marking the first hydrocarbons ever produced to surface from an onshore well in the country. The Canadian firm, together with partners BW Energy (20% working interest) and NAMCOR (10% carried working interest), completed testing of three zones in the Elandshoek Formation, with the uppermost zone producing natural gas during flow tests.
20 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy dismissed reports that Namibia has lost its bid to acquire a stake in De Beers, calling circulating information "misleading and incorrect," after Botswana's minister said Anglo American had selected the Global Diamond Consortium as its preferred bidder for the diamond producer's sale.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Daures Green Hydrogen Village is progressing toward producing Namibia's first carbon-free ammonium sulphate fertiliser using green hydrogen technology, with government and international partners including UNIDO and the United Kingdom Government reviewing the project's development in the Erongo Region.
18 July 2026 · Informanté →