Namibia

Namibia’s Orange Basin Draws the World’s Oil Majors

Namibia oil has become the industry’s hottest frontier, as the Orange Basin draws the majors toward landmark 2026 investment decisions...

June 29, 2026

Shell’s $400 Million Namibian Oil Setback: A Cautionary Tale for Frontier Exploration

Shell's recent $400 million write-down on its Namibian offshore oil discovery serves as a stark reminder of the risks in...

January 9, 2025

A Historic Election in Namibia: Female Leadership and Rising Opposition

Namibia's 2024 election marked a historic shift. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won the presidency with 57.31% of the vote

December 4, 2024

QatarEnergy Expands in Namibia: Orange Basin’s 11 Billion Barrel Promise

QatarEnergy's recent expansion in Namibia's Orange Basin has ignited speculation about the region's potential. Coverage and analysis from The Rio...

November 27, 2024

Namibia’s Democratic Crossroads: Power Shift After 34 Years?

On November 27 2024 Namibia faces a pivotal moment. For the first time since independence the ruling SWAPO party. Coverage...

November 25, 2024

Galp’s Second Oil Exploration in Namibia Ignites Economic Prospects

Galp Energia Portugal's energy giant has initiated its second oil exploration campaign in Namibia's Orange Basin. Coverage and analysis from...

October 29, 2024

Namibia’s Oil Boom: A Game-Changer for Africa’s Energy Landscape

(Analysis) Namibia has emerged as Africa's new oil and gas frontier captivating the global energy industry. Coverage and analysis from...

October 3, 2024

Zimbabwe Follows Namibia’s Lead: Elephant Culling Amid Drought Crisis

Zimbabwe has announced plans to cull 200 elephants, becoming the second African country after Namibia to take such measures in...

September 14, 2024

Controversy Erupts Over Namibia’s Plan to Cull Elephants for Food

Namibia faces its worst drought in a century, threatening both people and wildlife. Nearly half of the country's 2.5 million...

August 29, 2024