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WINDHOEK — B2Gold Corp. is pivoting its Namibian operations toward deep-level mining, advancing development of its new Antelope deposit as the company transitions away from open-pit extraction at its flagship Otjikoto mine. The Vancouver-based producer expects first ore production from the underground Antelope project by late 2028, positioning it to …

Paratus Namibia is showcasing its growing presence in the northern parts of the country at this year’s Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. According to the company, the Trade Fair allows customers to meet the Paratus team and explore connectivity solutions for homes and businesses. Visitors at the Fair can explore 083 …

Namibia’s offshore oil frontier is attracting another major international player, with Norwegian energy giant Equinor acquiring a 17.4% interest in Exploration Licence 90 as competition intensifies around the potentially prolific Orange Basin. The transaction, acquired from Chevron’s Harmattan Energy, gives Equinor exposure to one of Africa’s most closely watched emerging …

Companhia do Pipeline Moçambique-Zimbabwe (CPMZ), Lda. is moving to expand one of Southern Africa’s strategic fuel supply routes, with a major capacity upgrade of the Beira-Harare corridor set to increase the volume of petroleum products transported into regional markets. CPMZ will break ground on 2 September 2026 in Nhamatanda, Sofala …

Government targets 1,000km of upgraded railway and 2,300km of gravel roads converted to bitumen standard. Namibia is putting rail at the centre of its transport infrastructure strategy, committing N$952.1 million to the railway network in 2026/27 as government seeks to improve freight movement and strengthen the country’s position along regional …

Portuguese energy company, Galp, is preparing to commit a further N$13 billion to exploration and appraisal offshore Namibia as drilling at the Mopane discovery accelerates towards a potential final investment decision (FID) in 2028. The company expects the additional capital to fund the next phase of work over the coming …

The race to first oil is increasingly being framed as only the beginning of Namibia’s energy story, with government using the second day of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition to push a broader vision of jobs, investment, skills, infrastructure and lasting national value. The Strategic and Technical …

Namibia’s push to secure the energy needed for its next phase of industrial growth is opening a new front for United States of America cooperation, with nuclear technology emerging as a potential future source of reliable power. Discussions between the two countries have put American small modular reactors and microreactors …

Ten exploration and early-stage mining projects are being given a direct platform to investors as Namibia seeks to convert its mineral potential into a stronger pipeline of investment-ready opportunities. The NamXplor Mining Project Pitch Challenge, held during the Namibia Mining Expo and Conference 2026, brought project owners before investors, mining …

Bannerman Energy is positioning local skills and employment at the centre of its preparations for the Etango Uranium Project, targeting a workforce comprising more than 80% Namibian employees as the development moves towards future operations. The target forms part of the company’s new sustainability priorities for the 2027 financial year, …