Business

Namibia’s economic expansion is set to slow in 2025, with real gross domestic product projected to ease to 3.0%, down from an estimated 3.7% in 2024, according to the Bank of Namibia’s December 2025 Economic Outlook Update. The bank attributed the weaker outlook to subdued performance across several key sectors, …

Namibia stands at the precipice of a major energy shift, leveraging its world-leading solar irradiation and expansive, unpopulated territory to fuel a transformation critical to its economy. This transition is particularly vital for the mining sector, where secure, cost-effective energy is paramount. With the government’s mandate for 51% local ownership …

South Africa—Africa’s ability to capture the full economic, industrial, and societal value of its vast mineral endowments hinges entirely on regional integration and a decisive shift from policy dialogue to co-ordinated action. That was the unequivocal message delivered by industry experts and policymakers at a media briefing for the Investing …

In a bid to reinforce authenticity in an era of deepfakes and misleading claims, this November – World Quality Month – condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, is reaffirming its commitment to real, verifiable quality – from the rigour of scientific laboratory methods to customer service professionalism. The focus on authenticity …

The mining sector’s growing shift toward precision technologies is delivering measurable results, with advanced blast control now central to safety compliance, regulatory confidence and operational efficiency. That shift was evident at a major opencast coal mine in Mpumalanga, where elevated airblast levels had triggered a Section 54 stoppage before new …

As Namibia cements its position as Africa’s newest oil and gas frontier, the need for reliable, locally owned offshore support services has never been more urgent. Breakwater Group, Namibia’s only 100% Namibian-owned offshore support services company, is at the forefront of this transformation, bridging the gap between global operators and …

KSB has launched the ELN-150 Imvubu, a powerful new self-priming wastewater pump engineered and manufactured in South Africa for tough African conditions. Named after the Zulu word for hippopotamus, the Imvubu draws inspiration from its large lifting “ears” and a massive free-pass “mouth” that mimics the animal’s strength and bulk. …

Koryx Copper Inc. has completed all the requirements for a dual listing on the Namibian Securities Exchange (NSX). According to the company, there will be no change to Koryx’s listing on the TSX Venture Exchange which will remain the primary listing for Koryx’s common shares. “Koryx Copper’s dual listing on …

Marking a strategic shift toward responsible discovery and critical mineral development, E-Tech Resources Inc. has rebranded as ReeXploration Inc. and it is anchored by the Namibia’s Eureka REE Project. The company will begin trading under its new name on October 28, 2025, while retaining its stock symbol “REE” on the …

by Sharista Raghunath – chemist, WearCheck Accurate and reliable analytical data is essential for effective decision making in today’s competitive industrial landscape, especially in the condition monitoring arena, which focuses on predictive maintenance. Elemental profiling using ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma – Optical Emission Spectroscopy) provides useful information on the chemical …