Business

The Sandvik Group has announced a significant transition within its executive leadership, appointing Patrick Murphy as the new President of the Mining business area and a member of the Group Executive Management. Set to take effect on 1 July 2026, Murphy succeeds Mats Eriksson, who is stepping down as part …

The global uranium market is projected to maintain a significant upward trajectory throughout 2026, driven by an international pivot towards nuclear energy as a cornerstone of low-carbon power. As nations across Asia, Europe, and Africa scramble to secure reliable energy sources, Namibia has solidified its position as a premier global …

The ASX-listed Paladin Energy has officially revised its full-year production guidance for Triuranium octoxide ($U_3O_8$) at its Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia, following a highly successful transition to full-scale mining operations. This upward adjustment comes on the back of a robust ramp-up period characterised by the efficient mobilisation of the …

by Shesby Chabaya – head: operations, WearCheck Zimbabwe The majority of organisations implementing oil analysis face the challenge of maximising operational cost savings against the pressure to achieve full production and enhancing shareholder value.  Oil analysis provides a means to achieve the end goal – a positive payback and overall …

The University of Namibia (Unam) has broken new ground on the African continent, launching the first International Welding Engineer programme in Africa. It is a qualification that sits at the top of the global welding certification system and is uniquely positioned to serve the industrial demands of Namibia’s emerging green …

Babcock has appointed Deon de Kock as Chief Executive for Africa, effective January 2026, bringing more than 30 years of executive experience across the mining, engineering, industrial and energy sectors to one of the continent’s most established engineering and support services businesses. De Kock succeeds Roger O’Callaghan, who led Babcock …

The Democratic Republic of Congo has made a landmark entry into international capital markets, raising $1.25 billion through its first Eurobond issuance. This is a milestone that reflects growing investor confidence in the country’s economic trajectory and its strategic position at the centre of the global critical minerals supply chain. …

Canadian-based oil and gas company Sintana Energy has announced its intention to list the company’s shares on the Namibian Securities Exchange. According to the company the development signals a shift toward inclusive growth and early-stage local participation in one of Africa’s most promising frontier oil and gas markets. In addition, …

President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced a major push to accelerate petroleum reforms, including progress on a Petroleum Amendment Bill. The shift comes as the country moves to fast-track governance and investment frameworks ahead of first oil. Speaking at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2026 in Windhoek, the President said …

The end of South Africa’s loadshedding era has not reduced demand for standby power as it has raised the bar for how that power is deployed. Across the African continent, businesses are moving from reactive emergency backup to a more sophisticated, integrated approach to energy resilience and the market is …