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Namibia’s aim to become a world leader in green hydrogen is accelerating, with major projects planned for the ǁKharas Region and other high-resource areas. The country’s abundant sunshine, strong coastal winds, and strategic export position have already attracted international investment, particularly around Lüderitz, where large-scale renewable energy developments are taking …

Debmarine Namibia, a subsidiary of global diamond giant De Beers, is commissioning a state-of-the-art offshore diamond recovery vessel, signaling a significant investment in its marine operations. The project, awarded to Dutch shipbuilding group Damen Shipyards, will see the construction of a new vessel designed to enhance deep-sea mining capabilities. The …

Reconnaissance Energy Africa has confirmed that drilling has officially commenced at its Kavango West 1X exploration well in Namibia. The company spudded the well on July 31 and expects to reach a total depth of approximately 3,800 metres by the end of November 2025. The well targets over 1,500 metres …

The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, NAMCOR, has announced the start of drilling operations on the Volans-1X exploration well located offshore Namibia in Block PEL 85 of the Orange Basin. The drilling is being conducted in partnership with Rhino Resources, the operator of the block, along with Azule Energy and …

The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has announced that fuel prices across Namibia will remain unchanged for the month of August 2025. This decision follows a comprehensive review of global oil market dynamics, exchange rate fluctuations, and domestic pricing models. During the month of July, international oil prices were …

Erongo RED will introduce a temporary electricity credit system for low-income households in 2026, chief executive officer Immanuel !Hanabeb announced at the company’s 20th anniversary stakeholders gala on Friday. The initiative, aimed at pre-paid users who run out of electricity before payday, will allow them to request between 10 and …

ACTOM is putting customers front and centre with the launch of a new Customer Experience Centre at the Knights facility in Boksburg, Johannesburg. Designed to deliver greater visibility, accessibility, and insight, the Centre allows clients to interact with operational, full-scale equipment and discover how ACTOM’s technologies work together to solve …

The energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, led by advances in batteries, artificial intelligence (AI) and hydrogen. Together, these technologies are powering everything from electric vehicles to industrial systems. IDTechEx’s portfolios of Batteries & Energy Storage and Electric Vehicles research reports cover the latest developments. According to the reports, …

Namibia’s mining sector, a cornerstone of its economy, continues to play a pivotal role in the country’s development under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), as outlined in the report by Simonis Storm Securities (SSS). While the sector has historically driven GDP growth, its capital-intensive nature has limited job creation, …

As Namibia positions itself as Africa’s next major oil and gas producer, a new player has emerged to support global investors entering the country’s energy and mining landscape. Alvenco Advisory, led by former Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo, has officially launched to provide strategic guidance to companies seeking …