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Namibia’s largest mobile telecommunications operator, MTC, has been certified as an enterprise partner of Chinese technology company Huawei, strengthening collaboration between the two firms in enterprise connectivity and digital infrastructure solutions. The certification gives MTC access to Huawei’s enterprise portfolio, including cloud services, connectivity solutions and broader digital infrastructure offerings aimed …

QKR Namibia is shifting its strategy at the historic Navachab gold mine, driving underground tunnels beneath its traditional open pits to unlock a deep-seated deposit that was once out of economic reach. The mining operator is advancing a critical development phase targeting deep mineralization at the site near Karibib, according …

Commemorating 112 years of innovation, premium quality products, cutting-edge technologies and enduring partnerships, SKF South Africa in 2026 enters a defining chapter, one that underscores its unwavering commitment to shaping the future of industry through strategic rotating asset optimisation. SKF was established in 1914 by Swedish holding company SKF AB …

Mining and mineral processing operations rely on the uninterrupted operation of samplers and centrifuges to maintain product quality and process efficiency. Samplers collect representative samples that are accurate and reproducible, while centrifuges enable effective solid-liquid separation, dewatering, and classification within a process plant. Despite their importance within the mineral processing …

In its longest combination (up to 198+ 8m), the new crane handles a maximum payload of 192 tons at extreme heights. This model reduces setup and dismantling time to two or three days, roughly half the time required by standard cranes in its class. In addition, it delivers fuel savings …

Mineware Consulting, now part of the Datamine Group, has successfully completed a simultaneous go-live of its Syncromine mine management platform at Masimong Mine and Joel Mine, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of both operations. The implementation covers four modules central to daily underground survey and geology workflows, …

OTAVI, Namibia-The northern Namibian town of Otavi is launching a targeted economic development strategy aimed at transforming itself from an agricultural hub into a key regional growth center, leveraging new mining partnerships, housing projects, and a university campus relocation. The initiative follows the election of a new municipal council in …

Exploration company Rhino Resources has joined the African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 Conference and Exhibition as a Gold Sponsor, reinforcing its role as one of Africa’s emerging independents driving frontier and greenfield exploration across Southern Africa. Scheduled for October in Cape Town, AEW 2026 comes as Rhino Resources accelerates exploration …

A planned 2,000 kilometre fuel pipeline originating in Walvis Bay could transform Namibia into a regional fuel distribution hub for southern Africa, supplying Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia at more competitive rates than currently available through existing supply chains. The project was updated by a senior executive of the African Export …

The mining sector in Namibia contracted by 9.4% in 2025, weighed down by lower diamond output, reduced base metal production and weaker global demand yet still generated N$64.18 billion in sales revenue, a 25% increase on the previous year driven by record gold prices and growing uranium production. Chamber of …