Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1970, Aure Atika, Portuguese-French actress, director, and screenwriter was born. In 1981, Adrienne Camp, South African singer-songwriter was born. In 1992, Bartosz Bereszyński, Polish footballer was born. In 1994, Eila Campbell, English geographer and cartographer (born 1915) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Eco Atlantic to close BP Namibia deal
Eco Atlantic Oil Gas is expecting the completion of its farm-down agreement with BP Namibia Energy in the third quarter of 2026, as preparations continue for seismic programmes across its offshore petroleum licences in Namibia. President and chief executive Gil Holzman says the company is progressing with the transaction with BP Namibia Energy Ltd, [] The post Eco Atlantic to close BP Namibia deal appeared first on The Namibian.
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BizNews
· Jun 25, 2026
The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap
The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap
South Africa Today
· Jul 5, 2026
RM Capital Expands Access to Purchase Order Funding for SA Growth Firms
As the South African financial year settles into its second half, RM Capital is helping growth companies convert confirmed orders into delivered sales. Johannesburg, June 2026. With many South African businesses moving into the back half of the financial year and weighing up how to meet rising demand without straining their cash position, RM Capital []
BERNAMA
· Jul 2, 2026
Business : Southern Cable Secures RM403.6 Mln Supplementary Contract From TNB
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Southern Cable Group Bhd's wholly-owned unit, Southern Cable Sdn Bhd has secured a RM403.6 million supplementary contract from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB).
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 3, 2026
Nigeria Seeks Partnership to Accelerate Blue Economy
The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has intensified efforts to accelerate the implementation of the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy by seeking stronger collaboration between the federal government, state governments, private sector and development partners. This formed the focus at the Second Quarter 2026 Citizens’ and Stakeholders’ Engagement of the Federal Ministry [] The post Nigeria Seeks Partnership to Accelerate Blue Economy appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
The Namibian
· Jul 6, 2026
Namibia a gateway to southern Africa for Chinese investment – minister
Minister of international relations and trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi says Namibia is a safe investment environment that provides access to the entire southern African market. Speaking on Monday at the Namibia–China business forum as part of the president’s state visit to China, Ashipala-Musavyi said Chinese companies should consider Namibia for investments in clean energy technology, battery [] The post Namibia a gateway to southern Africa for Chinese investment – minister appeared first on The Namibian.
Africa.com
· Jul 10, 2026
ADNOC Buys Shell’s South Africa Fuel Business
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Distribution is acquiring Shell’s downstream business in South Africa for about 1 billion. The deal gives ADNOC control of 580 fuel stations, wholesale fuel operations, aviation and marine fuel businesses, lubricants, and 360 convenience stores that sold 3.5 billion liters of fuel in 2025. The transaction, expected to close in 2027, extends []
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Related coverage for "Eco Atlantic to close BP Namibia deal": BizNews — The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap. South Africa Today — RM Capital Expands Access to Purchase Order Funding for SA Growth Firms. BERNAMA — Business : Southern Cable Secures RM403.6 Mln Supplementary Contract From TNB. Voice of Nigeria — Nigeria Seeks Partnership to Accelerate Blue Economy. The Namibian — Namibia a gateway to southern Africa for Chinese investment – minister. Africa.com — ADNOC Buys Shell’s South Africa Fuel Business