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Namibia starts building 100 MW solar project
pv-magazine
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June 23, 2025
State-owned utility NamPower has started construction on the 100 MW Sores Gaib Power Station in southern Namibia – its largest solar project to date. June 23, 2025 Patrick Jowett NamPower, Namibia’s national power utility, has broken ground on a...
8 must-do adventures in Namibia
National Geographic
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Namibia is a southwestern African nation roughly twice the size of California, known for having the world’s oldest desert. The Namib Desert is the scene for many of Namibia’s must-do adventures, from hiking up Sossusvlei’s distinctive red and...
Securing Namibia’s place in a competitive meat industry
Namibian Sun
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July 3, 2025
Competitiveness of the meat industry For Namibia to remain competitive, it requires an inclusive strategy that all value chain actors must abide by. Ellanie Smit 2 Hours Ago - 2025-07-03 00:00:00 Namibia must implement several strategies to remain...
Edelweiss adds Windhoek, Namibia, to summer 2026 long-haul network
Aviation24.be
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July 2, 2025
Edelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure airline, will launch seasonal non-stop flights from Zurich to Windhoek, Namibia, starting 1 June 2026. The route will operate twice weekly (Mondays and Fridays) until the end of October using the modern...
World Bank downgrades only Namibia in latest global review
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena Namibia has been downgraded from an upper-middle-income to a lower-middle-income country, according to the World Bank’s latest income classification update released this week. Namibia is the only country whose classification moved...
India to set up vaccine hub in Ghana, expand UPI in Namibia during PM Modi's multi-nation tour
Colorado Star
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New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming five-nation tour, beginning on July 2, will see significant advancements in India's bilateral relations with African nations of Ghana and Namibia, including the...
PM Modi's 5-nation visit: Vaccine development among focus items in Ghana; discussions in Namibia to touch on UPI expansion
Colorado Star
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New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming five-nation tour, beginning on July 2, will see significant advancements in India's bilateral relations with African nations of Ghana and Namibia, with discussions to...
Frost and showers forecast for southern Namibia
Informante
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July 2, 2025
RAIN AND FROST EXPECTED: The Namibia Meteorological Services has predicted rain showers and cold weather for the southern parts of the country, particularly the //Kharas Region, starting tomorrow. Temperatures are expected to drop further by...
Five Year Inquiry Into Samherji’s Activity In Namibia Concluded
Reykjavik Grapevine
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July 2, 2025
The Icelandic District Prosecutor has concluded its inquiry into the activities of fisheries company Samherji in Namibia, which began five years ago. The prosecutor is yet to decide whether any charges will be brought against any of the...
To Unleash Namibia’s Potential, Prioritize Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Growth (Opinion)
Villager
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July 2, 2025
By: Josef Sheehama The Namibian government relies heavily on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to drive competitiveness and inclusive growth. Closing the finance gap for MSMEs is crucial for improving productivity, fostering long-term...
Metso secures $23m equipment order for Twin Hills gold project in Namibia
Mining Technology
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July 2, 2025
Osino Resources, an exploration and development company in Namibia, has awarded Metso an order for the delivery of key process equipment for its Twin Hills gold project. Located 150km northwest of Windhoek within the Damara Orogenic Belt, the...
88 Energy set to benefit as spotlight grows on Namibia venture
Proactive Australia
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July 2, 2025
Analysts at UK-based stockbroker Cavendish have repeated a bullish call on 88 Energy Ltd (AIM:88E, ASX:88E, OTC:EEENF) as the small-cap exploration company today confirmed it has extended its venture onshore Namibia. Cavendish today repeated a...
Hagie Drammeh attends capacity building programme in Namibia
The Point
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The programme was launched by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in partnership with the Namibian Paralympic Committee (NPC). The programme brought together over 80 participants from seventeen (17) African countries for coaching and...
EU Hands Over Livestock Trucks to Boost Market Access in Namibia’s Communal Areas
Villager
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July 2, 2025
By: Patemoshela Lukolo In a step toward strengthening rural livelihoods and agricultural value chains in Namibia, the European Union (EU) Delegation to Namibia and the National Planning Commission (NPC) officially hosted the handover ceremony of...
Departure Statement By Prime Minister On The Eve Of Visit To Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, And Namibia
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Today, I embark on a five-nation visit to Ghana, Trinidad&Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia from 2 to 9 July 2025. At the invitation of President H.E. John Dramani Mahama, I will visit Ghana on 2-3 July. Ghana is a valued...
88 Energy Expands Exploration Timeline in Namibia, Eyes Promising Lead 9 Structure
Kalkine Media
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July 2, 2025
Highlights 88 Energy extends Namibia exploration timeline to October 2026 High-resolution survey planned to assess Lead 9 structure Rising regional interest as major drilling activity looms nearb 88 Energy (ASX:88E) has taken a significant step in...
Namibia Records Sharp Rise in Pedestrian Deaths
Villager
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June 23, 2025
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Statistics from 1 January to 4 June 2025 show that road accidents involving pedestrians rose from 435 to 501, injuries from 406 to 464, and deaths from 60 to 87, a staggering 45% increase in fatalities compared to the same…...
Partners go airborne to focus on 'very large' structure in Namibia
Upstream
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Monitor Exploration and 88 Energy set to gather more data ahead of potential play opening onshore probe Xcalibur Smart Mapping's 'air tractors' carry out gravity surveys and are designed to allow for low-level flying in order to improve data...
Youth games part of Namibia’s road to LA 2028 Olympics
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture, Dino Ballotti, says upcoming African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games will serve as platform to prepare athletes for the 2028 Olympic...
88 Energy JV secures 12-month extension for Namibian onshore licence
The West Australian
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July 2, 2025
88 Energy has secured a 12-month extension for the company’s onshore Owambo Basin petroleum exploration licence PEL93 in Namibia that will extend its first renewal exploration period through to October 2026. During the extension period, the...