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Namibia’s economic expansion is set to slow in 2025, with real gross domestic product projected to ease to 3.0%, down from an estimated 3.7% in 2024, according to the Bank of Namibia’s December 2025 Economic Outlook Update. The bank attributed the weaker outlook to subdued performance across several key sectors, …

The Namibian government is strengthening its push to attract Chinese investment across key sectors as it positions itself as a strategic cooperation hub for China in southern Africa.China is already Namibia’s largest source of foreign direct investment, accounting for about 30 percent of total inflows and its second-largest trading partner …

By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, keeps adding to the discussion about oil additives – the latest topic is anti-wear additives. What are they? Zinc dithiophosphate (ZDP), Zinc dialkyl-dithiophosphate (ZDDP) compounds, organic phosphates, Organomolybdenum compounds. What do they do? Reduce friction and wear How do …

The global copper market is heading towards a critical supply crunch, and a leading copper producer, Consolidated Copper Corporation (CCC), is positioning the reactivation of existing mines in Namibia as a swift and sustainable solution. CCC’s CEO, John Sisay, argues that these “brownfield” projects are a necessary countermeasure to a …

South Africa—Africa’s ability to capture the full economic, industrial, and societal value of its vast mineral endowments hinges entirely on regional integration and a decisive shift from policy dialogue to co-ordinated action. That was the unequivocal message delivered by industry experts and policymakers at a media briefing for the Investing …

In a bid to reinforce authenticity in an era of deepfakes and misleading claims, this November – World Quality Month – condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, is reaffirming its commitment to real, verifiable quality – from the rigour of scientific laboratory methods to customer service professionalism. The focus on authenticity …

The 2025 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) ended on a high note as outstanding young innovators were recognised for their exceptional research and creativity. The fair, held at the Convention Centre at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park from 6 to 10 October 2025, brought together the brightest young minds …

B2Gold Namibia a subsidiary of B2Gold Corporation, is undertaking an amendment to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Otjikoto Gold Mine (OGM) The amendment is required to support the proposed development of the newly discovered Antelope underground deposit, situated within the existing Mining Licence (ML 169) boundary. SLR Environmental …

Antioxidants is the next area of focus in the continuing discussion about oil additives, with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck.   What are they? Zinc dithiophosphates, hindered phenols, aromatic amines, sulphurised phenols. What do they do? Retard oxidative decomposition. How do they do it? Decompose peroxides and terminate free-radical reactions. …

As Namibia’s mining sector attracts new investment and embraces digitalisation, the Mineworkers’ Union of Namibia (MUN) is taking an increasingly assertive stance to ensure workers benefit from the industry’s rapid transformation. The union, led by its general secretary, is positioning itself as a central player in national policy debates, demanding …