Human Rights Watch (HRW) yesterday urged a halt to a major East African oil project led by French giant TotalEnergies, warning of dire consequences for the environment and local communities.
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O&L solar plant to generate 100 MW
Renewable energy company, O&L Nexentury, will soon contribute 100 Megawatt (MW) of electricity through a N$1 billion solar photovoltaic (PV) investment just outside Windhoek.
Spain says 200 migrants missing in Atlantic
Spain’s coastguard said Monday it had deployed a plane to search for 200 migrants aboard a boat missing in the Atlantic after setting off from the coast of Senegal.
Putin and Prigozhin met after failed mutiny
The Kremlin said Monday that President Vladimir Putin had met with Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin on 29 June in the Kremlin, days after the mercenary group attempted to topple Russia’s military leadership.
Legendary horses scoop top honours at July Winter Cup
Namibia’s top racehorses Freedom Fighter from Ovitoto Racing and Starlile from Okahandja Racing’s won the main honours of the popular July Winter Cup that was held on Saturday at the Okahandja turf.
Miller and Fester win Nedbank Rock n Rut XC4
Namibian cyclist Alex Miller made a return to Namibia with a victory in the last edition of the 2023 Nedbank Namibia Cross Country Championship, also known as the Nedbank Rock n Rut XC Mountain Bike Race Series, at IJG Trails in Windhoek on Saturday.
Ishitile sets an African record…as IPC World Champs begin
Lahja Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda progressed to the semi-finals of the women’s T11 400-metre race on Sunday evening after setting a new African record.
Fireworks at Ogongo…as second leg gets underway
Exciting netball matches marked the exciting return of the 2023 MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL) on Saturday at Ogongo Campus in the northern part of the country.
More desalinated water to flow in Erongo
The highly anticipated second desalination plant is poised to be a major game changer, not only for the arid Erongo region, which is constantly grappling with water shortages, but also for the country.
Meatco dumps British agent … employees to stage peaceful protest today
The Meat Corporation of Namibia allegedly terminated its contract with British marketing firm, GPS Food Group UK Ltd, citing financial constraints but without providing evidence to backbone this claim.









