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Explore Namibia's energy sector with updates on renewable energy, oil, gas, and innovations powering the nation’s sustainable future.

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South Africa transmission constraints push Namibia’s export licence moratorium to 2029

July 28, 2026

Transmission constraints on South Africa's electricity network have forced Namibia to extend its moratorium on new electricity generation licences...

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Energy

Oshana’s 5MW solar project reaches 80% completion

July 21, 2026

Construction of a 5-megawatt solar power plant in Namibia's Oshana Region has reached 80% completion, with the project creating...

Energy

Namibia to adopt three-year electricity pricing model from 2027

July 20, 2026

Namibia will introduce a three-year electricity pricing framework from the 2027 financial year, replacing the current annual tariff review...

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Energy

Namibia moves to establish nuclear commission, regulator and research institute

July 17, 2026

The government is proposing to establish three separate institutions under the new Nuclear Bill, each with a distinct mandate...

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Energy

Namibia exports N$148bn in mining products to South Africa in five months

July 12, 2026

Namibia exported N$148.00 billion (US$9.13 billion) worth of mining and energy-related products to South Africa between January and May...

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ANIREP expands renewable energy capacity as electricity output surges

July 10, 2026

Namibia's listed renewable energy producer Alpha Namibia Industries Renewable Power Limited (ANIREP) has significantly expanded its solar generation capacity,...

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Namibia pitches critical minerals, green energy to Chinese investors

July 9, 2026

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has promoted Namibia's critical minerals and renewable energy potential to Chinese investors, calling for greater investment...