The Head of the Upstream Petroleum Unit, Kornelia Shilunga, said that the Namibian government will enforce a strict upstream petroleum local content policy to ensure the country's discovered oil translates into real benefits to all Namibians.
The University of Namibia (UNAM) southern campus has celebrated the significant research progress and output of its more than N$130 million Rhino-Halliburton Technology Centre, highlighting its role in driving research excellence.
Stakeholders in the Hardap Region have called on the government to recognise skill development and capacity building as key pillars of the envisaged National Upstream Petroleum Policy.
The overwhelming dominance of foreign content not only drains royalties out of the country, financially sidelining local artists, but also stifles the growth of local creative industries and the job opportunities they could generate.
The Norwegian-African Business Association (NABA) has pledged to expand business interest in Namibia, including the oil and gas industries.
NABA and the Norwegian Energy Partners business delegation paid a courtesy call on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House on Friday.
The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc), Stanley Similo, is spearheading efforts to strengthen cooperation between the broadcaster's headquarters and its regional offices, driving overall growth.
