5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (408+ words) South Africa’s electricity generation fell by 7.9% year-on-year in July 2026, while electricity consumption declined by 2.6%, according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The latest figures show that total electricity generated by all producers amounted to 19,414 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in July, down from…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (977+ words) A cross-border investigation into alleged illegal coal mining in South Africa has resulted in the freezing of N$49.4 million in Namibian bank accounts. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the case demonstrates the growing importance of cooperation between South African…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (950+ words) Seven Indian employees of Brilliant Star Diamonds have approached the High Court of Namibia challenging their detention after an immigration operation at the company’s Prosperita premises on September 2. The workers and their employer are seeking their immediate release and an…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (681+ words) As the world accelerates its energy transition and demand for clean, reliable power grows, our nation has a unique opportunity to expand its role as a responsible supplier of heavyweight minerals such as uranium while safeguarding the environment that sustains…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (978+ words) There is something deeply seductive about the idea of a national airline. It is the flag in the sky. It is Namibia announcing itself to the world. It is a symbol of independence, ambition and national pride. But an airline…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (911+ words) Namibia’s planned national airline, Namibia Air, could see Ethiopian Airlines take control of its top management and key operations, after the Ethiopian carrier indicated that management control would be a condition for any future equity partnership with the proposed airline....

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (691+ words) The IPC shadow minister of environment, forestry and tourism Rodrick Likando has intensified opposition to the proposed Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, warning that Namibia could repeat the environmental and economic consequences experienced in Tunisia, Jordan and Nauru if large-scale phosphate…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (500+ words) The government is working with key stakeholders, including workers, to find a responsible solution to restart the Scorpion Zinc mine and refinery operation at Rosh Pinah, mines and energy minister Modestus Amutse has said. Speaking at the Mineworkers’ Union of…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (525+ words) Geological scientists have urged Namibia to intensify exploration of its largely untapped mineral wealth and ensure more value is created locally from the resources extracted. Mwananawa said Namibia remains underexplored despite its long history of mining and diverse mineral endowment....

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (244+ words) The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has welcomed Barbados, Namibia and Thailand as participants in the FATF-Style Regional Body (FSRB) Guest Initiative. The initiative is central to the FATF priority of strengthening cohesion across the FATF Global Network and broadening…...