Namibia
Tracked across 45 events · 365 articles · First seen Feb 09, 2025 · Last active Aug 19, 2026
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International
Impact: Namibia secured Chinese investment and cooperation in key sectors, supporting its industrialization and Vision 2030 goals, with potential for significant economic growth.
Jul 10, 2026 · 21 articles
Business
Impact: Namibia is emerging as a major crude producer, with the South Africa — Orange Basin transforming into a world-class hydrocarbon province. This discovery further de-risks the play and attracts billions in investment, potentially doubling its GDP.
Jun 09, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: Namibia is the host country for the Kavango West 1X well, and the success of this production testing could lead to significant economic benefits through hydrocarbon production and development.
Jun 08, 2026 · 11 articles
Business
Equinor has signed an agreement with Harmattan Energy Limited, a Chevron subsidiary in Namibia, to acquire a 17.4% participating interest in Petroleum Exploration Licence 90 (PEL 90) in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia. The transaction…
Impact: Namibia gains increased international interest in its offshore Orange Basin as Equinor enters the country. This could accelerate exploration and development, potentially boosting the nation's economy.
Aug 18, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Namibia is one of the seven countries added to the list whose citizens must post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for a US visa, potentially reducing travel to the United States.
Jan 05, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: Namibia is the location of the Eureka Project, where ReeXploration's drilling program identified uranium mineralization, potentially increasing the country's importance in the global uranium supply.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Reconnaissance Energy Africa is engaged in exploration and appraisal onshore Namibia, and the success of the Kavango West 1X well could lead to increased economic activity and revenue for Namibia.
May 21, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: Namibia sees its first onshore hydrocarbon production, potentially boosting its energy sector and attracting further exploration.
Jul 16, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Namibia stands to benefit from increased domestic beneficiation of critical minerals, industrial development, and economic value creation as the Namibia — Lofdal project advances.
Jul 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
At the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week and Exhibition held in Durban, South Africa, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) highlighted a five-year regional project on responsible and inclusive energy transition mineral value chains. Led by…
Impact: Participating country with rare earth and other mineral deposits; project could enhance its mining governance.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: Namibia reported a 68-percent increase in malaria cases in the first four weeks of 2026, indicating a significant public health challenge.
Jun 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
Impact: Namibia is the location of the Cheetah Conservation Fund's research center and sperm bank, and it has regulations against breeding wild animals in captivity.
Dec 04, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Namibia hosted a CGN Open Day event at Husab Uranium Mine, highlighting its role in a major industrial investment project and responsible mining practices.
May 22, 2026 · 6 articles
International
On August 12, 2026, India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for negotiations towards a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi. The signing marks…
Impact: Namibia, represented by Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati, welcomed the ToR signing. The PTA could enhance its trade with India, particularly in minerals and agricultural products.
Aug 12, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
On August 17, 2026, Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiary Chevron Corporation — Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC), confirmed an oil and gas condensate discovery at the 105-4X exploration well in Block 0, offshore Angola. The…
Impact: Chevron plans to drill the Nabba-1X well in Namibia, but this discovery does not directly affect Namibia.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Namibia is another origin country for cheetahs translocated to India, with cheetah Aasha, who gave birth to five cubs, coming from Namibia.
Feb 18, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Impact: Calls for African laboratories to be partners in global science, not just sample collectors.
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Namibia was removed from the increased monitoring list, reflecting progress in addressing AML/CFT deficiencies.
Jul 16, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: Namibia prohibited bulk raw ore exports in 2023, reflecting a regional push for local beneficiation that Zimbabwe's policy mirrors.
Feb 25, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: Namibia was a previous source country for cheetahs introduced to India's revival program.
Feb 23, 2026 · 10 articles
Domestic
Impact: Namibia was previously threatened with a visa halt by the United Kingdom, which led to cooperation agreements for the return of undocumented migrants.
Mar 03, 2026 · 13 articles
Business
Standard Bank and UnionPay International (UPI) have expanded UnionPay e-commerce acceptance across nine African markets: Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. This expansion enables nearly 900 participating merchants to accept secure…
Impact: Namibia is one of the nine African markets where UnionPay e-commerce acceptance is now available, enabling local merchants to accept international payments and participate in cross-border digital commerce.
Aug 19, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Namibia was an export market for South African agricultural products.
Jun 08, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: Namibia is a country where B2Gold operates gold mines.
Jun 05, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
Impact: Namibia is a target for Dangote Petroleum Refinery's regional logistics infrastructure investments, including proposed storage and distribution hubs.
May 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
The India — National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), operator of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), announced plans to expand the payment system internationally, targeting 15-20 markets over the next decade. CEO Dilip Asbe stated…
Impact: Namibia is a developing nation receiving NPCI's technology as a public good, which could enhance its payment infrastructure.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
On August 14, 2026, the United States — United States Securities and Exchange Commission issued a circular directing all capital market regulated entities to terminate correspondent banking relationships with North Korean financial institutions and to…
Impact: Listed as a jurisdiction under increased FATF monitoring, requiring enhanced due diligence.
Aug 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Namibia's Prime Minister, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, was ranked No. 79 on Forbes' list.
Dec 11, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Professor Tomola Marshal Obamuyi has served as Chairperson and Subject Expert of the Review Panel for the National Council for Higher Education in Namibia, demonstrating his international experience.
Jun 26, 2026 · 6 articles
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