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Marubeni Corp. agreed to acquire South African automotive retail and services provider TiAuto Investments, marking the Japanese trading giant’s first foray into Africa’s automotive maintenance sector. The Tokyo-based company is expanding its global aftermarket footprint by taking over a business that operates 161 stores across South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, …

Anglo American’s economic footprint in Namibia contracted sharply in 2025, with its total tax and economic contribution falling 21% to US$432 million (N$7.11 billion), down from US$545 million (N$8.97 billion) in 2024, a decline that lands just as the group works to separate De Beers from the rest of the …

By Rhys Evans* In safety-sensitive industries such as mining, manufacturing and logistics, alcohol testing is not a tick-box exercise. It is a frontline safety control. Yet one of the most critical factors in alcohol testing accuracy is also one of the most misunderstood: breathalyser calibration. Many South African employers believe …

With just one month remaining before entries close, organisers of the 2nd Southern African Lifting Awards are encouraging companies, professionals and organisations throughout Africa’s lifting industry to submit their entries before the 31 July 2026 deadline. Following the outstanding success of the inaugural awards in 2025, the 2026 programme has …

In the mining, oil and gas sectors, efficient travel management is critical to operational success. From remote site access and crew movements to executive travel and project-based logistics, organisations require a travel partner that understands the complexities, urgency and scale of their operations. At Trip Travel Namibia, we provide specialised …

On September 1, 2023, Consulmet (Pty) Ltd (Consulmet) signed an exclusive distributorship agreement with Terex GB Ltd to sell Terex MPS equipment and spares in Namibia, Angola and Botswana. With its traditional expertise in the design, construction & supply of metals and minerals processing plants, in and to remote locations, …

The movement of bulk solids is constant, high volume, and tightly linked to production efficiency. From crushed ore to processed aggregates, materials are typically transported via conveyor belts or screw conveyors, forming the backbone of continuous production. While this seems pretty straightforward, the real challenge lies in knowing exactly how …

The precise accuracy of taking an oil sample from a machine component is one of the most critically important steps in the scientific analysis of oil as part of a condition monitoring programme. According to condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, taking samples is often a very specialised task, and not …

Namibia’s Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has appointed Deputy Director of Petroleum Exploration and Production Aune Amutenya as Acting Petroleum Commissioner, marking a key leadership transition at a critical moment for the country’s rapidly expanding oil and gas sector. The appointment, announced by Mines and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse …

Namibia’s largest mobile telecommunications operator, MTC, has been certified as an enterprise partner of Chinese technology company Huawei, strengthening collaboration between the two firms in enterprise connectivity and digital infrastructure solutions. The certification gives MTC access to Huawei’s enterprise portfolio, including cloud services, connectivity solutions and broader digital infrastructure offerings aimed …