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Namibia is making its clearest pitch yet to become a regional hub for green industrialisation, using a State Visit to China to press Chinese investors toward manufacturing and value addition rather than the raw commodity exports that have historically defined the relationship. Green industrialisation dominated the Namibia-China Business Forum in …

The successful completion of the Capricornus-1A appraisal well in the Orange Basin has added to hopes that Namibia could become an oil-producing nation in the near future, with industry players describing the results as an important step in understanding the country’s offshore petroleum potential. The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia …

Rhino Resources Ltd. has confirmed further expansion at its key offshore oil discovery in Namibia, adding momentum to one of the world’s most watched deepwater exploration hot spots. The Capricornus-1A appraisal well, located in the Orange Basin, successfully intersected a 46-meter (151-foot) gross reservoir interval, proving that the oil-bearing sandstone …

In the mining, oil and gas sectors, efficient travel management is critical to operational success. From remote site access and crew movements to executive travel and project-based logistics, organisations require a travel partner that understands the complexities, urgency and scale of their operations. At Trip Travel Namibia, we provide specialised …

On September 1, 2023, Consulmet (Pty) Ltd (Consulmet) signed an exclusive distributorship agreement with Terex GB Ltd to sell Terex MPS equipment and spares in Namibia, Angola and Botswana. With its traditional expertise in the design, construction & supply of metals and minerals processing plants, in and to remote locations, …

The movement of bulk solids is constant, high volume, and tightly linked to production efficiency. From crushed ore to processed aggregates, materials are typically transported via conveyor belts or screw conveyors, forming the backbone of continuous production. While this seems pretty straightforward, the real challenge lies in knowing exactly how …

Namibia’s Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has appointed Deputy Director of Petroleum Exploration and Production Aune Amutenya as Acting Petroleum Commissioner, marking a key leadership transition at a critical moment for the country’s rapidly expanding oil and gas sector. The appointment, announced by Mines and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse …

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 …