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  The Republic of Congo is well-positioned to contribute toward regional demand for petroleum, given the country’s operating Congolaise de Raffinage (CORAF) refinery and strategic geographic location. A downstream panel discussion at the Congo Energy&Investment Forum 2025 highlighted that the modernization of CORAF and future downstream investments can support growing demand for fuel, as Central Africa’s population is expected to rapidly grow.    “Congo’s population is expected to add five […]

A former FNB Rundu Branch employee, woman aged 34, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly defrauding a pensioner of N$215,000 in Rundu Kavango East region. The suspect allegedly helped open an account for the pensioner, and she later deposited an amount of N$100 000 to herself and N$15 000 to her nanny and the rest to various accounts. According to the region, Crime Investigations Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu, the […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Economic Association of Namibia (EAN), in partnership with Capricorn Group Limited and the Hanns Seidel Foundation Namibia, and in collaboration with High Economic Intelligence (HEI), this week held a budget discussion under the theme “Balancing Growth and Social Upliftment: The National Budget in a New Dispensation.” The discussion brought together economists, policymakers, academics, and civil society representatives for dialogue on how the national budget can be […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Managing Director of High Economic Intelligence, Salomo Hei, has stressed the need for Namibia’s economic transformation, emphasizing that the country should not be ‘experimenting at 35 years’ but rather have a clear understanding on the way forward. In a recent discussion, Hei emphasized the need for clear, long-term policies rather than relying solely on the national budget to drive economic change. “We should not use the budget […]

  Nigerian independent oil and gas company Heirs Energies is seeking growth opportunities in West and Central Africa. The company’s CEO Osayande Igiehon announced during the Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025 that the company is interested in entering Congo, given the country’s oil and gas potential and growth-oriented development strategy.   Heirs Energies is the operator of OML 17 in Nigeria, where it has managed to double oil production from 25,000 […]

  With the upcoming establishment of a National Gas Company, the launch of a new Gas Code and development of a Gas Master Plan, the Republic of Congo is on a clear path to mobilizing capital to drive growth in its natural gas sector. Congo is home to an estimated 10 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, which is located in offshore fields such as Litchendjili, Néné, Minsala and Nkala, […]

  TikTok (www.TikTok.com) hosted its second Annual Africa Safer Internet Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together government officials, regulators, and industry leaders from across Sub-Saharan Africa. Delegates from South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, and other countries convened to discuss critical issues on online safety, content moderation, and digital policy development. The Summit underscores TikTok’s ongoing efforts to prioritise user safety in Africa while fostering an […]

  The Republic of Congo has unveiled plans to double its power generation capacity to 1,500 MW by 2030, with a strong focus on renewable energy projects. “This initiative aims to enhance electricity access for the nation’s six million citizens and support industrial growth,” said Congolese Minister of Energy and Water, Émile Ouosso, at the Congo Energy&Investment Forum in Brazzaville on Wednesday. A key part of this strategy involves collaboration […]