Nasan Energies has completed the acquisition of 52 Engen and Shell-branded fuel stations in Namibia in a landmark US$50 million transaction. The deal positions the Namibian-owned company as the country’s third-largest oil marketing company and highlights the growing role of indigenous African businesses in energy ownership, fuel retail and economic transformation. Led by entrepreneur Miguel Hamutenya, Nasan Energies aims to strengthen Namibia’s energy security, expand fuel retail operations and become a leading African energy company.
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Africa’s Critical Minerals and the Reshaping of Global Semiconductor Supply Chains
Africa’s critical minerals—including cobalt, platinum group metals, lithium, graphite, and rare earth elements—are essential for semiconductor production, electric vehicles, data centers, and advanced electronics. As semiconductor manufacturing consolidates in strategic networks across the United States, Taiwan, and Japan, African countries face a policy crossroads: align with Western supply chain standards, deepen engagement with China, or pursue multi-vector strategies. Regional initiatives like AfCFTA and national beneficiation policies offer pathways to capture greater value, strengthen industrial sovereignty, and redefine Africa’s role in the global technology economy.
Repositioning an African Child from Labour to Leadership in Global Energy, Banking & Investment Markets
This thought leadership article by Kovimariva Samuel Mungunda calls for a fundamental shift in how Africa prepares its youth—from labourers to leaders in global energy, banking, and investment sectors. Through real-world examples like the Namibia-Botswana oil refinery initiative, it advocates for youth inclusion, mentorship, and Pan-African collaboration to build a future-ready workforce and reclaim Africa’s role in shaping global markets.
Building Green Industries To Scale Green Economies: How Namibia Has Set The Pace For Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution
As the global energy landscape shifts under the pressures of climate change, artificial intelligence, and geopolitical instability, Africa is positioning itself at the forefront of a green industrial revolution. Driven by renewable energy, green hydrogen, and sustainable policy frameworks like Agenda 2063 and the AfCFTA, the continent is seizing the moment to redefine industrialisation, empower inclusive development, and lead global efforts toward a just and climate-resilient future. Namibia, in particular, emerges as a leader, hosting the Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 to accelerate this transformation.
The New Map of African Logistics
The New Map of African Logistics explores five critical trends transforming the continent’s transportation landscape in 2025 — from infrastructure reform and private sector leadership to geopolitical shifts and tech-driven sustainability. Backed by insight from Calleo, this article offers essential intelligence for investors, policymakers, and supply chain leaders navigating Africa’s fast-evolving logistics ecosystem.
Global African Hydrogen Summit Channelling Capital Towards Critical Sectors For Sustainable Development
With more than 600 million people across Africa lacking access to electricity, the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that Africa will need to double its electricity generation capacity by 2040 to meet growing demand. Southern Africa, with its abundant renewable resources, is poised to become a leading exporter of green energy.