Many years ago, near the wave-like dunes, a mud-rolling buffalo stepped on a pear-shaped spider. The sticky soil buffalo went about chewing the yellow grass while swearing at the hairy-legged spider for toy-toying in its footpath. “We’re not called the Big Five for nothing,” mooed the cow-like beast. A minute later, a dark-brown ant loafing...
Namibia’s energy industry has seen tremendous growth, with the discovery of oil on the country’s coastal line and the development of green hydrogen, and with these comes the need for youth participation. Four students from Delta Secondary School Windhoek will represent Namibia at the Africa Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa in November. The...
Trustco Group Holdings Limited on Monday announced the results of a technical report for the Meya Diamond Mine Project in Sierra Leone. Trustco stated the technical report, dated 26 August 2024 with an effective date of 19 August 2024, was prepared at a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) level. “The PEA indicates favourable economic potential with...
European Union (EU) commissioner for energy Kadri Simson is in Namibia this week, and will travel to South Africa next Monday to enhance the EU’s energy relations with these countries. The visit to Namibia follows the endorsement of a roadmap for the EU-Namibia strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials value chains and renewable hydrogen by...
Kenzoll Capital, an Amsterdam-based private equity firm, has acquired the offshore mining vessel Adamastor. This acquisition marks a significant expansion into Namibia, with a focus on diamond mining in Hottentots Bay. According to a media statement, this venture is in partnership with LK Mining, which is a joint venture comprising Paragon Investment Holdings, through its...
The University of Namibia (UNAM) and Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Alumni Association, in collaboration with Fortescue Namibia, recently hosted a panel discussion titled “Green Hydrogen Facts and Reality: Market Trends and Opportunities”. The panel brought together experts in the green hydrogen sector, leaders and the universities’ alumni. The panel discussion at the...
A community with good leadership thrives, while a community with failed leadership is surrounded by challenges. We often talk about solving problems, but never think of their root causes. As we try to resolve one issue, another arises, revealing that we have not fully understood the root cause of these problems. Similarly, you can only...
The 2025 World Maritime Day theme reflects the central role of shipping and that of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in ocean protection and management of marine resources. ‘Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity’ has been selected as the theme for 2025, which will culminate in the celebration of the day on 25 September 2025. ...
Maggy Thomas Liberation struggle icon and war veteran Philemon Nepaya has called on the government to ensure that all People’s Liberation Army Namibiafighters (Plan)who perished during the liberation struggle are given dignified burials. Many Plan combatants who died in combat are buried in graves scattered around the country, or elsewhere. “These people have sacrificed their...
ICT minister Emma Theofelus has said that with the rolling out of 5G, and a three millionmark in a country that is less densely populated, the aim is to bring various services closer to the people. In March, Namibia, with Huawei, conducted its first 5G trial. As 5G and 5G-Advanced work their way into the...