The Andrada Mining company is moving ahead with the Phase 2 expansion of its Uis tin mine in Namibia, which includes the construction of a second 100 t/h tin processing jig plant. The new plant is designed to support the modular expansion of operations into nearby pegmatite zones without affecting …
Read More »Green Shoots of Hope Sprout in Namib Desert: Dâures Village to Cultivate Fertilisers with Sun and Wind
In a bold stride towards a greener future and food security, the arid plains of the Dâures constituency are poised to become an unlikely hub for fertiliser production, powered entirely by the relentless Namibian sun and wind. The ambitious Dâures Green Hydrogen Village project, spearheaded by chief executive Jerome Namaseb, …
Read More »Subsea7 and NAMCOR Join Forces to Boost Offshore Energy in Namibia.
A new era in Namibia’s energy industry has begun with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) and worldwide offshore engineering powerhouse Subsea7. Several recent finds have placed Namibia on the map as a growing participant in oil and gas exploration, …
Read More »Namibian Diamonds Shine Bright Amidst Global Slump for De Beers
While the sparkle has dimmed somewhat for global diamond giant De Beers, Namibia’s diamond mines are proving to be a resilient source of carats, new figures reveal. Anglo American, the parent company of De Beers, announced that Namibia unearthed a glittering 631,584 carats of rough diamonds in the first quarter …
Read More »Industry Leaders Call for Stronger Local Business Integration at the Namibia International Energy Conference 2025.
As Namibia’s energy sector surges ahead with exciting oil and gas discoveries, industry leaders gathered at this year’s Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) to issue a clear call, local businesses must be at the center of the country’s energy future. Several key players in the industry underlined during a panel …
Read More »Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions Invest in fuel and expand Namibia’s upstream oil and gas sector.
Driven by a rising wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), Namibia’s oil and gas industry is undergoing an extraordinary change. Industry executives gathered at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) on Thursday to underline how M&As are significantly transforming the upstream sector of the nation. These agreements are not only …
Read More »NAMCOR and Partners Strike Light Oil at Capricornus 1-X Well.
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has reported a notable light oil discovery at the Capricornus 1-X exploration well under Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 85, which might be a turning point for Namibia’s expanding oil and gas sector. Operator Rhino Resources drilled the well, which is located in the …
Read More »Henties Bay’s Seal Oil Facility Breaks Ground, Signaling a New Chapter in Namibian Industrialisation.
Thursday morning, community members, government officials, and investors congregated in Henties Bay for the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Vigor Biotechnology Production Facility—a multimillion-dollar project set to change Namibia’s marine resources sector. A brisk Atlantic breeze swept across the coastal town. Hon. Natangue Ithete, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of …
Read More »“Can a New Deal Between State and Private Sector Deliver the Continent a Winning Hand?”
The 2025 edition of the Africa CEO Forum will gather 2,000 CEOs, investors and public sector leaders from over 75 countries in Abidjan from May 12 – 13. In a challenging global economic backdrop marked by rising protectionism, reduced development aid and high debt-serving costs, the Forum will tackle the …
Read More »The lube kitchen part 1: classification of lubricants
Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, has launched a lube kitchen series, created by Steven Lumley, technical manager at the company. In it, she explores the world of lubricant additives, detailing their function, how they work and their application. Part 1 focuses on the classification of lubricants. A fully formulated lubricant …
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