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Wacker Neuson’s compact excavators have firmly established themselves as indispensable multitool carriers in South and Sub-Saharan Africa’s agriculture, forestry, construction, and mining sectors. By integrating cutting-edge technology, energy-efficient solutions, and future-ready features, these machines deliver superior performance, reliability, and versatility in the toughest conditions. ‘Compact’ refers to their sleek design …

In a significant victory in the fight against illicit coal mining, South Africa’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has seized R52.5 million from 10 Namibian bank accounts. This operation, a collaborative effort between South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre (SA-FIC), the Namibian Financial Intelligence Centre (Nam-FIC), and the Namibian Prosecutor-General’s office, represents …

Atlas Copco’s DrillAir range of air compressors are specifically developed and engineered to provide maximum air flow at any pressure setting, delivering game-changing efficient and sustainable solutions for a multitude of drilling applications including ground engineering, drill and blast, water well, geothermal and foundation drilling. “We can say with confidence …

Important leadership changes at Komatsu Africa Holdings (KAfH) are scheduled to begin on April 1, 2025. As a result of the reorganization, Wicus Burger becomes the new Managing Director and Mike Blom, a seasoned Komatsu executive, becomes the Chairman.   To aid in the leadership transition, Yusuke Shimazaki has also …

Andrada has signed a six-month secured loan agreement with LCA for USD 2.5 million, which the company will use to buy a 100-ton-per-hour tin concentrate production facility. With its three-stage primary crushing and screening circuit, jigging section, and shaking tables, the plant will be able to treat a variety of …

Maintenance costs, which are traditionally grudge expenses for businesses or industrial operations, can be kept to a minimum by ensuring that maintenance crews are properly trained in key aspects of the condition monitoring process. So says Steven Lumley, technical manager at specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck. ‘The rate at which …

As Impact Oil & Gas, in collaboration with TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, and NAMCOR, progresses important projects in Blocks 2913B and 2912, Namibia’s offshore oil and gas development is gaining steam. Namibia’s deep-water potential is changing the game for the nation’s energy industry, as evidenced by recent drilling results and continuing development …

Fuel prices are expected to increase in February 2025, forcing Namibians to spend more money after months of comparatively stable conditions. Citing notable under-recoveries in January, the Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced price increases for all fuel kinds. According to the Ministry, the following under-recoveries were observed; Petrol: …

With less than three months to go, momentum is building for the Namibia International Energy Conference 2025 (NIEC). Slated to take place from 23rd to the 25th April 2025, under the theme ‘Leading the Way: Becoming an Energy Hub with In-Country Value’. Now in its 7th edition, NIEC is the most …

Andrada Mining, a critical raw materials producer with mining and exploration assets, has announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the V1V2 pegmatite at the Uis tin mine. The update on the MRE incorporates analytical results from the final 16 drill holes of the 2022 drilling programme, as well …