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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. …

Supported by the diamond industry’s largest marketing budget in 15 years, Desert Diamonds Icons will launch ahead of the end of year holiday season and build on the Desert diamonds campaign’s success in driving natural diamond desire At the annual JCK Las Vegas Show, the largest jewellery event in the …

The African Development Bank Group launched a Mission 300 Progress Tracker, at the African Development Bank Group’s 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Congo. According to the financial institution, the public digital platform provides real-time data on electricity access across Africa, it offers project-level visibility into Mission 300 supported operations, enabling …

Youth in Oil and Gas Summit 2026 returns to Walvis Bay, next month with a sharp focus on who builds, finances and supplies the country’s new energy economy. The third edition backed by government patronage, institutional endorsements and growing industry support. will be held under the theme: ‘From Discovery to …

Pursuing one of Africa’s most ambitious clean industrialisation agendas, Namibia is operating at a scale that places it in a different conversation from most of its continental peers. The long-term vision is to produce between 10 and 12 million tonnes of hydrogen equivalent annually by 2050, potentially capturing 5 to …

Andrada Mining is strengthening its position in Namibia’s emerging lithium and critical minerals landscape, securing fresh funding for its Uis mine while advancing high-grade lithium exploration at its Lithium Ridge project. The company has secured N$98 million (approximately £4.4 million) in long-term funding through loan facilities from Bank Windhoek and …

 The Chamber of Mines of Namibia confirmed its executive committee leadership will remain in office for the 2026–2027 term, opting for continuity as the industry navigates policy engagement and operational coordination in the resource-rich African nation. No new elections were held at the organization’s 47th annual general meeting on May …

Global leader in bulk material handling solutions, Martin Engineering, has announced the acquisition of ConveyorTech Pty Ltd (CVT) of Australia, expanding its worldwide portfolio of conveyor belt cleaners and components. According to the company, acquiring CVT gives Martin’s global product range an unprecedented boost, offering mine operators and materials processors …

Atomic Eagle has moved to significantly expand its uranium footprint, securing an option to acquire the large-scale Sitwe Uranium Project in the country’s northeastern Luangwa Valley as it continues building out a district-scale uranium portfolio in southern Africa. The ASX-listed explorer said the 429-square-kilometre project would increase its tenement holdings …

Appian Capital Advisory, the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds investing in companies in metals, mining, and adjacent industries, has acquired a 95 percent controlling equity interest in the Omitiomire copper project. Near-term production supported by strong project economics, attractive margins and upside through processing improvements, mine design …