SEKELDUIN SUBSTATION – A DIGITAL MILESTONE
SEKELDUIN SUBSTATION – A DIGITAL MILESTONE A FIRST FOR AFRICA – DESIGNED AND BUILT BY AFRICANS NamPower successfully commissioned and energised its new indoor 132/66/33 kV Sekelduin Substation, located east of Swakopmund, on 24 September 2025. Sekelduin Substation is distinguished as the first fully digital substation on the African continent, with a total project investment […]
NAMIBIA BETS BIG ON EDUCATION TO FUEL ECONOMIC FUTURE
NAMIBIA BETS BIG ON EDUCATION TO FUEL ECONOMIC FUTURE Source: Business Express In a landmark address delivered last week, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah launched Namibia’s national campaign under the African Union’s “End Learning Poverty for All in Africa” initiative, placing a massive economic wager on foundational education as the cornerstone of the nation’s future prosperity. The […]
NAMIBIA’S ENERGY MOMENT
NAMIBIA’S ENERGY MOMENT Building a balanced and inclusive energy future Namibia is no longer just a promising frontier in Africa’s energy narrative — it is fast becoming one of its defining chapters. With recent world-class oil discoveries in the Orange Basin and sustained investor attention, the country is on the cusp of unlocking a new […]
THE FUTURE: ENVISIONING TOMORROW
THE FUTURE: ENVISIONING TOMORROW NAMIBIA OPEN FOR TRADE Namibia is a land of sunshine, stark contrasts, friendly people … and wide, open spaces. Like its landscape, it is also wide open to opportunities for trade, whether locally, regionally, continentally or internationally. Namibia is a country with a very stable government – an essential requirement for […]
A MONTHLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS WORTH KNOWING
A MONTHLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS WORTH KNOWING NAMIBIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY CROWNED BEST IN AFRICA The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has been named the Best Civil Aviation Authority in Africa, following a vote at the Aviation Week Africa (AWA) Gala Night, held in Livingstone, Zambia. The accolade, which honours excellence in regulatory performance and […]
ASTRONOMY MEETS AFRICA
Highlights from the IAU General Assembly 2024 in Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa, proudly hosted the International Astronomical Union (IAU) General Assembly for the first time, which marked a historic occasion for the African astronomical community. The assembly, which took place from 6 to 15 August 2024, was a watershed moment for South Africa […]
AFRICA ONLINE ANNOUNCES NEW SHAREHOLDER AND ENHANCED PRODUCT OFFERINGS
Africa Online (Africa) (Pty) Ltd is excited to announce a transformative partnership between Utande Internet Services Botswana and Africa Online Namibia. Africa Online has incorporated Utande Internet Services Botswana as a new shareholder that will inject capital into Africa Online in exchange for a significant equity stake, providing a significant boost to the company’s growth […]
AEW 2024 TO HOST COUNTRY SPOTLIGHTS ON NAMIBIA AND OTHER AFRICAN ENERGY HOTSPOTS
Article by Business Express The upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – Africa’s premier event for the energy sector, taking place this November in Cape Town – will host a series of country-specific spotlights, showcasing investment opportunities across Africa’s leading energy markets including Namibia. Spotlight sessions will highlight projects seeking investment, […]
NAMIBIA & INDONESIA FORGE CLOSER TIES FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
The bilateral relations between Namibia and Indonesia have experienced significant growth and transformation over the past few years. The diplomatic relationship between Namibia and Indonesia was formally established shortly after Namibia gained independence in 1990. Since then, both countries have engaged in various cooperative ventures. Trade between the two countries has been on a steady […]
AVIADEV AFRICA 2024 IGNITING CONNECTIONS, PROPELLING GROWTH
The AviaDev Africa 2024 conference, held from 19-21 June at the Movenpick Hotel in Windhoek, Namibia, was an exceptional gathering that brought together key stakeholders from across the aviation industry. As the premier forum dedicated to enhancing connectivity within Africa, AviaDev Africa provided a platform for airports, airlines, tourism authorities, governments, and industry suppliers to […]