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Erongo RED will introduce a temporary electricity credit system for low-income households in 2026, chief executive officer Immanuel !Hanabeb announced at the company’s 20th anniversary stakeholders gala on Friday. The initiative, aimed at pre-paid users who run out of electricity before payday, will allow them to request between 10 and …

ACTOM is putting customers front and centre with the launch of a new Customer Experience Centre at the Knights facility in Boksburg, Johannesburg. Designed to deliver greater visibility, accessibility, and insight, the Centre allows clients to interact with operational, full-scale equipment and discover how ACTOM’s technologies work together to solve …

The energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, led by advances in batteries, artificial intelligence (AI) and hydrogen. Together, these technologies are powering everything from electric vehicles to industrial systems. IDTechEx’s portfolios of Batteries & Energy Storage and Electric Vehicles research reports cover the latest developments. According to the reports, …

Namibia’s mining sector, a cornerstone of its economy, continues to play a pivotal role in the country’s development under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), as outlined in the report by Simonis Storm Securities (SSS). While the sector has historically driven GDP growth, its capital-intensive nature has limited job creation, …

As Namibia positions itself as Africa’s next major oil and gas producer, a new player has emerged to support global investors entering the country’s energy and mining landscape. Alvenco Advisory, led by former Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo, has officially launched to provide strategic guidance to companies seeking …

As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, countries across Africa are fast-tracking investments in beneficiation infrastructure to bolster local economies, create jobs and secure more equitable participation in global mineral value chains. The continent’s mineral-rich economies are increasingly focusing on developing domestic refining and processing capacity to shift from …

The town of Arandis has announced its intention to become a national hub for hydrogen production and logistics. This declaration was made during a high-level stakeholder meeting held at the Cleanergy Solutions Namibia plant near Walvis Bay on Thursday, 3 July. Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele …

Offering opportunities for knowledge exchange over the past 30 years, the MiningFoum remains an important European networking platform for the continent’s mining industry. Slated for the 18th to the 19th of June, the MiningForum 2026, under the theme of ‘Raw Materials Momentum’ will discuss current developments along the entire raw …

The time is ripe for Africa’s mining sector to realise its full potential. With vast mineral reserves, the continent holds the resources needed to drive the next phase of development, both for Africa and the world. As global debates continue over which minerals will fuel this growth, renewed international interest …

ASX-listed Noronex Limited has commenced a six-week airborne radioactive spectrometry survey across its 17.9 square kilometre Etango North uranium project in northwest Namibia. The comprehensive survey aims to pinpoint high-grade hard rock uranium, specifically alaskite, within one of the world’s most prolific uranium regions. The Etango North project holds significant …