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The upcoming KZN Industrial & Technology Expo (KITE), taking place from 22 to 24 July 2025, will once again host the widely respected Forklift Driver Competition, and entries are now officially open. Organised by Lifting Africa, the competition has become a prominent platform that recognises excellence among forklift operators those …

This feature will explore Namibia’s rapid emergence as a key oil and gas hotspot, driven by groundbreaking offshore discoveries and an accelerated roadmap toward final investment decisions (FIDs). It will highlight major milestones including the landmark Venus discovery, the transition of gas fields into production, recent light oil findsand the …

While its primary business is unearthing Namibia’s golden riches, B2Gold Namibia is proving it’s equally adept at cultivating a different kind of bounty: food. The mining giant has commenced the harvesting of its 2024/2025 maize crop at Farm Erhardshof, nestled adjacent to its Otjikoto Gold Mine, with early indicators suggesting …

In a strong and visionary address at the 2025 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025), Hon. Natangue Paulus Ithete, Namibia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, reaffirmed Namibia’s leadership role in shaping Africa’s disaster resilience strategies. Representing Namibia and the continent as Chair of the …

After holding steady in May, Namibian fuel prices are finally set to drop this June, offering some welcome relief to consumers and the wider industry. The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has announced that petrol will decrease by 30 cents per litre, while both diesel variants, 50ppm and 10ppm, …

The Investing in African Mining Indaba, Africa’s most influential and transformative platform for mining leadership, investment, and innovation, has announced its 2026 theme, ‘Stronger together: Progress through partnerships.’ Laura Nicholson, Content and Communities Director, Mining Indaba said the theme reflects commitment to fostering partnerships that not only drive investment but also …

Walvis Bay Salt Holdings (WBSH) officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art N$100 million salt warehouse at the Port of Walvis Bay last night, signaling a bold new chapter for Namibia’s export infrastructure and industrial growth. The event was marked by optimism and strategic insight as André Snyman, Managing Director of WBSH, described …

WearCheck Water, a division of leading condition monitoring specialist, WearCheck, has expanded its expertise in water analysis with the introduction of Legionella pneumophila detection and enumeration. This latest development positions WearCheck at the forefront of water and surface safety monitoring, ensuring businesses, industries, and public institutions can proactively manage Legionella …

In a significant stride towards bolstering regional economic ties, the presidents of Mozambique and Namibia have committed to forging a joint economic commission, signalling a new era of “economic diplomacy” between the two nations. This proactive move, announced on Monday by Mozambican President Daniel Chapo following a meeting with his …

In a bold move signaling a seismic shift in Southern Africa’s economic landscape, diamond-rich nations Botswana and Namibia are forging a powerful alliance to establish a jointly-owned oil refinery. The ambitious project, a key talking point during Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s recent high-stakes summit with Botswana’s President Duma Boko in …