Category: Namibia
Waxing and Waning Influence
Read more: Waxing and Waning InfluenceNamibia’s energy minister’s position looks shaky after Swapo selected its 96 candidates for the National Assembly, Brazil’s Petroleum Workers’ Union looks to expand its influence under President Lula, and a growing rift between the leaders of two parties in Turkey threatens the government coalition.
(Political) Power Sources
Read more: (Political) Power SourcesThis week, we’re covering some recent shifts in (political) power sources: Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum selected Victor Rodriguez as Pemex’s next CEO, an Indian state chief minister is trying to show PM Modi is not the only one who can make big strides in clean energy and the tense power struggle over Libya’s Central Bank…
Turkey Shifts to Russian Coal, K-Pop Fans Kill Indonesia/Hyundai Deal, Scandals Dog Namibia’s Ruling Party
Read more: Turkey Shifts to Russian Coal, K-Pop Fans Kill Indonesia/Hyundai Deal, Scandals Dog Namibia’s Ruling PartyThis week, our newsletter looks at countries straying away from the desired path: Turkey, South Korea and Namibia.
7 Questions About Namibia’s NNN, the Last of the “SWAPO Mohicans”
Read more: 7 Questions About Namibia’s NNN, the Last of the “SWAPO Mohicans”Deputy PM and Minister of International Relations & Cooperation Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (known popularly as NNN) is the favorite to become Namibia’s next president following elections due in November 2024. Her rise to the presidency will mark a break from current President Hage Geigob.
Namibia: NGOs Pressure ReconAfrica
Read more: Namibia: NGOs Pressure ReconAfricaOn July 12, ReconAfrica announced the approval of plans to drill 12 additional exploration and appraisal wells in Namibia.
