Namibia

Namibia green hydrogen development

5 clusters · 16 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Namibia advances green hydrogen research and governance debates

Namibia has initiated several large-scale projects to develop its green hydrogen sector, focusing on both academic research and industrial application. In August 2026, the University of Namibia launched the REALTEST Gree

Youth economic empowerment in Namibia and Zimbabwe

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Namibia youth face unemployment and social pressure challenges

Leaders in Namibia and Zimbabwe are emphasizing economic empowerment and skill development for youth and young women. In Namibia, officials have called for young people to embrace technology, innovation, and emerging s

Scientific research on sleep duration and health

7 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Sleep health research challenges 8-hour rule and warns of risky postures

Scientific research continues to challenge the conventional ‘eight-hour sleep rule,’ suggesting that sleep requirements are not universal. While general guidelines, such as those from the National Sleep Foundation, recom

South African energy and trade investment initiatives

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Namibia expands energy sector through solar imports and subsea training

South Africa is pursuing international investment for its energy and industrial sectors through high-level diplomatic and economic engagement. Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau has been utilizing plat

Namibia resource and energy sector development

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Namibia pursues green energy transition and circular economy policies

Namibia is pursuing strategies to strengthen its resource and energy sectors through improved financing, local content development, and regulatory oversight. Discussions within the mining sector have highlighted the pote

Angolan climate displacement into Namibia

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Drought in southern Angola forces migration to Namibia

Severe drought and food shortages in southern Angola—specifically in the Cunene, Huíla, and Namibe provinces—have triggered a humanitarian crisis, driving thousands of people, primarily women and children, to migrate int

South Africa cricket: T20I Tri-Series win and ODI sweep

9 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Africa sweeps ODI series 3-0 against Namibia

Following the Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026, where South Africa clinched the title with a 48-run victory over Zimbabwe, the South African team transitioned to an ODI series against Namibia. South Africa completed a 3-0 O

Vocational training reforms in Kenya

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Kenya and Namibia reform vocational training to align with industry needs

Kenya is experiencing a rise in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) enrolment as youth increasingly pursue practical skills. This growth is supported by expanded access to local institutions, which red

Capricorn Foundation community initiatives in Namibia

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: FNB and Capricorn Foundation announce financial and community initiatives in Namibia

The Capricorn Foundation has expanded its social and economic development efforts in Namibia through various vocational and community initiatives. Initially, the Foundation, in partnership with Unmatched Potential, laun

Namibian pension system developments

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Namibia to resolve pension delays for 15,000 elderly beneficiaries by October

Namibia is addressing various aspects of its pension systems, involving both long-term structural planning and immediate administrative resolutions. On a structural level, the government is deliberating the architecture

Namibia immigration and financial regulation updates

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Namibia launches investor tax guide and prepares for Belgian trade mission

Namibia is implementing new immigration and economic measures to facilitate foreign investment and strengthen financial regulation. Effective September 1, 2026, the government launched the five-year ‘Employment Permit to

Charlize Theron career and public reflections

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Charlize Theron addresses youth at México Siglo XXI

Actress Charlize Theron has participated in public speaking engagements reflecting on her career, personal life, and industry perspectives. During a discussion at the Academy Museum, Theron spoke about her journey from

Namibia international energy and maritime partnerships

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Namibia expands international partnerships in maritime and energy sectors

Namibia is actively expanding its international economic and energy partnerships. Initially, a United States delegation met with Namibia’s Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, to advance cooperation

Deep Yellow uranium project developments in Namibia

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Core Energy Minerals to acquire stake in Namibia uranium joint venture

Deep Yellow Limited is advancing its uranium interests in Namibia through infrastructure agreements and strategic divestments of non-core assets. In late August 2026, the company reached two major milestones for its fla

Namibian economic growth and credit slowdown

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Namibia private sector credit growth slows due to corporate sector

The Namibian economy has faced downward pressure characterized by lowered growth forecasts and slowing credit expansion. In August 2026, the Bank of Namibia maintained its repo rate at 6.75% to protect international rese

Namibia‑Botswana rail development and domestic expansion

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Kaleido launches new railway corridor in Namibia

In early August 2026, Namibia and Botswana announced the completion of a feasibility study for the Trans‑Kalahari Railway, a multi‑billion‑dollar project intended to create thousands of jobs and provide a new logistics c

Southern African regional sports competitions

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Zambia football teams prepare for September competitive fixtures

Southern African nations are preparing for various regional football and sporting competitions scheduled for September 2026. Namibia has dispatched a delegation of approximately 65 athletes to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, for th

Namibian entrepreneurship and regional trade development

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Namibia Deputy Minister urges entrepreneurship and regional market expansion

Efforts to bolster entrepreneurship and regional trade in Namibia and the broader African continent have gained momentum through financial support and digital advocacy. The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has expanded

Namibian digital and financial infrastructure development

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Namibia launches DigiNam national digital trust system

Namibia is advancing its digital transformation through the integration of government services and the development of national instant payment systems. The government has launched the National Public Key Infrastructure (

Namibian mining sector expansion and exploration

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Mining companies advance lithium and copper projects in Namibia

Mining operations in Namibia are expanding through new financing and exploration initiatives. Andrada Mining secured N$98 million in loans from the Development Bank of Namibia and Bank Windhoek to expand tin concentrate

Carbonsate biomass carbon removal project in Namibia

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Carbonsate startup buries wood in Namibia to sequester carbon

The German startup Carbonsate is implementing a carbon removal project in the Namibian savanna by burying unused wood in large pits. The process involves using excavators to place wood into holes, which are then sealed w

Namibian deep-sea phosphate mining controversy

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: IPC opposes Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project in Namibia

The Namibian government has issued environmental licenses for the ‘Sandpiper’ project, a large-scale deep-sea phosphate mining initiative led by Namibia Marine Phosphate (NMP). The project aims to extract up to 3 million

Nigerian oil and gas local content initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: NCDMB advocates for Pan-African local content alliance

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has moved to strengthen the domestic and regional oil and gas sectors through new financial and strategic initiatives. In late July 2026, the NCDMB and the B

Namibia economic inequality and unemployment challenges

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Namibia faces economic scrutiny over job creation promises

Namibia continues to struggle with deep-seated structural inequality and economic challenges. Despite possessing abundant natural resources like diamonds and uranium, wealth remains highly concentrated, and the nation ma

Cuba marks Fidel Castro centenary amid economic crisis

16 clusters · 196 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Campinas hosts Cuban Festival marking Fidel Castro centennial

In August 2026, Cuba held extensive political and cultural commemorations to mark the centenary of Fidel Castro’s birth. The IV Continental Assembly of ALBA Movements in Havana drew 190 delegates from 27 nations, focusin

Namibian Heroes Day commemorations and debates

4 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Namibia debates expanding definition of national heroes

Namibia observes Heroes Day on August 26, a period dedicated to commemorating the nation’s liberation struggle and historical resistance against German imperialism and South African apartheid rule. Reflections on the d

Namibian livestock and export market trends

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Namibia cattle marketing surges 31% in July

Namibia’s livestock sector has shown significant activity through mid-2026. In July, the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) reported a profit of N$40.5 million for the fiscal year ending January 2026, despite a 53% dec

Namibian agricultural and food security crisis

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Kunene region faces extreme food insecurity due to drought

Namibia is facing significant agricultural and food security challenges driven by climate volatility and potential El Niño weather patterns. Concerns have been raised that the primary threat to the agricultural sector is

South Africa cricket tour of Namibia

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: South Africa names Bjorn Fortuin to lead Proteas tour of Namibia

South Africa has announced a 15-member squad for its upcoming white-ball tour of Namibia, which includes a T20I tri-series with Namibia and Zimbabwe from August 28 to September 6, and a three-match ODI series against Nam

Namibian tourism and landscape features

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Namibia features historic diamond ghost towns and coastal adventures

Namibia is highlighted for its diverse landscapes and tourism opportunities, ranging from luxury desert safaris to historic coastal sites. Travel offerings include guided tours through the Sossusvlei UNESCO World Herita