Namibia

The New Guard
Namibia, Nigeria, Madagascar

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

NamibiaFanuel Shinedima, young oil sales representative

NigeriaIkechukwu Anoke, health insurance pioneer

MadagascarWilliamson Razafindrano, TIM's new rising star

President takes firm grip on oil and gas

Less than a year after coming to power, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has decided to take the monitoring of hydrocarbon projects under her wing, aided by a few trusted advisers.

SADC convenes urgent meeting to discuss situation in Madagascar

The heads of state of member countries will meet virtually on 7 November and are expected to appoint an acting chairperson to replace Andry Rajoelina.

The ins and outs of Sonangol's project to expand Walvis Bay port

The logistics subsidiary of Angola's state-owned oil and gas company is seeking consultants to assist with the project to upgrade Namibia's main port. Significant work is required to meet the needs created by the growth of the oil industry.

Washington supports Windhoek in the fight against poaching

Namibian rangers have benefitted from the delivery of new US vehicles and support infrastructure.

Behind the failed LPG deal between PetroSA and Namibia's UAG Investments

The South African state-owned company is claiming almost $9.7m from UAG Investments for the delivery of a cargo of liquefied petroleum gas to Namibia in 2023.

Expert duo out to conquer Portuguese-speaking military markets

At the helm of the consulting firm Iberian Falcata, Colonel José Baltazar and Antonio Bras Monteiro are stepping up international collaboration in order to fit out the armies of Portuguese-speaking Africa.

NAMCOR buries Angolan ambitions

The state-owned Namibian oil company had negotiated its entry into several Angolan blocks in 2022. Yet these acquisitions will not go ahead due to the inertia of its board and Sonangol's unrealistic financial demands.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Namibia, Algeria

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

Ivory CoastDidi B, the rapper courted by presidency for the youth vote

NamibiaVictoria Sibeya, bringing Orange Basin experience to Namcor

AlgeriaKahina Melchane, the stylist to the stars striking a pose in Paris

TotalEnergies Namibia boss on his way out

Laurent Roché's days as head of TotalEnergies Namibia are numbered. The drilling operations specialist, responsible for overseeing exploration in the Orange Basin, will be replaced by August.