Entries by Namibian

Namibia: Harnessing Hope – How Namibia Can Avoid the Traps of Oil Dependency

[Namibian] As Namibia positions itself as a potential leading oil producer in southern Africa, concerns are emerging over the impact of the oil and gas sector on other crucial areas of the economy.

Namibia: Green Hydrogen Too Expensive, While People Are Hungry – Ipc

[Namibian] The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) says the country's green hydrogen project is expensive and does not address hunger.

Namibia: Namibia Urged to Invest Oil Revenue in Other Sectors

[Namibian] Namibia has been advised to use oil revenue to invest in other sectors of the economy to diversify income streams.

Namibia: Namcor Fires Mulunga

[Namibian] The former National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia's (Namcor) board yesterday fired its managing director Immanuel Mulunga.

Namibia: Partnership Boosts Namibia’s Oil Search

[Namibian] The Oslo-listed company BW Energy has bought shares in ReconAfrica to further the search for oil in Namibia.

Namibia: Oil and Gas – an Opportunity for Shared Growth in Namibia

[Namibian] In the oild and gas industry, local content refers to the development of local industries, workforce and resources to support the operations of international oil companies (IOC) within a country.

Namibia: Sintana Energy Strengthens Position in Namibian Oil Industry

[Namibian] Canadian-listed Sintana Energy has acquired an initial 49% stake in Giraffe Energy Investments.

South Africa: Shell SA Ponders Next Move After Dismissal of Oil Exploration Appeal

[Namibian] Shell South Africa is considering its next moves regarding continued investment in offshore exploration for oil after the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) yesterday dismissed its appeal against an earlier court ruling that set aside exploration...

Namibia: Vivo Energy, Engen Merge

[Namibian] Engen and Vivo Energy announced the completion of a transaction combining the respective businesses, with Petronas on Tuesday selling its 74% shareholding of Engen to Vivo Energy, creating a pan-African champion.

Namibia: !gawaxab Warns of ‘Dutch Disease’ Amid Oil, Green Hydrogen Discoveries

[Namibian] Bank of Namibia governor Johannes !Gawaxab has cautioned against the phenomenon whereby the rapid development of the oil and gas and green hydrogen industries in Namibia may lead to a decline in investments in other vital sectors such as agr...