Cuba and Namibia reaffirm ties in intergovernmental session

The commission’s co-chairs, Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, and Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment, Oscar Perez-Oliva, signed the Protocol for bilateral cooperation between the parties...

Why our Marine Protected Area should matter to all Namibians

Many of us may not be aware that Namibia is the proud home of the second largest Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Africa. It spans about 400 kilometres, embracing a quarter of Namibia’s rugged coastline – 9 500 km2, and also includes almost one...

Rhino Resources Makes ‘High Liquid-Yield’ Gas Discovery off Namibia

Oil and gas firm Rhino Resources has made a gas condensate discovery off the coast of Namibia in a well spudded by Deepsea Mira semi-submersible drilling rig. The discovery was made as part of a drilling campaign in Block 2914A, in the Orange...

OWSD Namibia empowers women in science

Women in science are said to often face structural limitations in accessing crucial resources, training and networks. As a way to address this, the Organisation for Women in Science of the Developing World's (OWSD) Namibia Chapter is hosting a...

Investors in Namibia’s blueberry industry aim for the big leagues

Namibia’s blueberry industry aims to emulate Peru, the world’s fastest-growing blueberry producer, in its quest to scale up its own production. Albert Basson, chief investment officer at Spitz Capital, an investment fund managed by Namibian firm...

BoN warns growth alone won’t deliver jobs

Staff Writer The creation of 500 000 jobs remains one of Namibia’s biggest challenges as the country struggles to turn economic growth into meaningful employment. Speaking at the inaugural Namibia Public-Private Forum (NAMPPF) recently held in...

Model Foods launches Namibia’s first grocery self-checkout system

Model Foods launched Namibia’s very first fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) self-checkout system at Model’s Auas Valley store in Windhoek on Tuesday. Self-checkout technology has been used in restaurants before, but this is the first time it is...

15 Best International Places To Visit In November 2025 | Top Destinations

The heat mellows down in November, turning the air crisp in parts of the north, and golden light still lingers over coastlines and deserts. It’s the perfect time to travel without crowds, to witness autumn fade into winter in Europe, chase early...

Zimbabwe returns to Namibia's WALS Show with a focus on closing deals 

The WALS Show remains one of Namibia’s largest annual exhibitions, attracting more than 100 000 visitors, including buyers, government representatives, farmers, and consumers from across the region. ZIMBABWEAN companies will exhibit at Namibia's...

E-Tech Resources discovers kilometre-scale REE soil anomaly at Eureka Project, Namibia

E-Tech Resources Inc. [TSXV: REE; FSE: K2I] reported the identification of a new kilometre-scale Rare Earth Element (REE) soil anomaly located approximately 3.5 km east of Zone 1 at its Eureka REE Project, located in the Erongo Mining District,...

Cuba and Namibia: a history of close relations

Since Díaz-Canel visited Namibia in 2023, agreements have been adopted to strengthen economic and trade ties. Photo: Estudios Revolución The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel...

Rhino Resources finds more hydrocarbons offshore Namibia, opens new play fairway

Rhino Resources has made a third consecutive discovery offshore Namibia in Block 2914A in the Orange Basin (Petroleum Exploration License 85). The Volans-1X well, spudded by the semisub Deepsea Mira on July 31, intersected 26 m of net pay in rich...

Diaz-Canel praises meeting with Namibian Foreign Minister

The president highlighted on social media that he sent a warm embrace to the leader of the African nation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, and thanked the Cuban people for their continued solidarity and support. “We highlight the historic friendship that...

Insurance: A cornerstone of Namibia’s economic future

In the hierarchy of Namibia’s economic pillars, we often speak of mining, agriculture, energy, and tourism. Yet there exists a less visible, but increasingly vital, force at work behind the scenes: the insurance industry. As this Windhoek Observer...

INSURING NAMIBIA | Building life and retirement security in Namibia

Sakaria Nghikembua Across Africa, insurance adoption remains low. According to research by FT Partners on the fintech industry (Q4 2024), penetration outside South Africa is constrained by “lack of awareness, cost, minimal product innovation,...

RWE withdraws from $10bn Namibia green hydrogen project

German power utility RWE said on Monday that it had withdrawn from Namibia's $10-billion Hyphen green ammonia project, a blow to the southern African nation's ambitions to become a major hydrogen hub. The pullback is the latest example of...

TIME FOR INDEPENDENT STATE-OWNED HOLDING ENTERPRISE

JOSEF KEFAS SHEEHAMA It is time for Namibia to establish an Independent State Holding Enterprise rather of passing down duties to the Prime Minister, which could threaten the separation of powers due to a lack of check and balances. As a result,...

RWE withdraws $10 billion Namibia Green Hydrogen Project

RWE, the German energy utility, announced on Monday it was withdrawing from Namibia's $10 Billion Hyphen green ammonia Project. This is a blow for Namibia's ambitions of becoming a hydrogen hub. The pullback represents the latest example where...

Old Mutual announces new chief investment officer

Staff Writer The Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia (OMIGNAM) has appointed Sara Mezui Engo as chief investment officer of unlisted investments, effective immediately. Mezui Engo brings over 16 years of experience in investment management across...

Volta Region’s December Events Promise Economic Boost for Businesses

The Volta Region is positioning itself for what could be its most economically significant month in recent memory, as two major national events converge in December to create unprecedented business opportunities. The 41st National Farmers’ Day...