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Namibia’s economic expansion is set to slow in 2025, with real gross domestic product projected to ease to 3.0%, down from an estimated 3.7% in 2024, according to the Bank of Namibia’s December 2025 Economic Outlook Update. The bank attributed the weaker outlook to subdued performance across several key sectors, …

The Namibian government is strengthening its push to attract Chinese investment across key sectors as it positions itself as a strategic cooperation hub for China in southern Africa.China is already Namibia’s largest source of foreign direct investment, accounting for about 30 percent of total inflows and its second-largest trading partner …

By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, keeps adding to the discussion about oil additives – the latest topic is anti-wear additives. What are they? Zinc dithiophosphate (ZDP), Zinc dialkyl-dithiophosphate (ZDDP) compounds, organic phosphates, Organomolybdenum compounds. What do they do? Reduce friction and wear How do …

Namibia stands at the precipice of a major energy shift, leveraging its world-leading solar irradiation and expansive, unpopulated territory to fuel a transformation critical to its economy. This transition is particularly vital for the mining sector, where secure, cost-effective energy is paramount. With the government’s mandate for 51% local ownership …

Cutting-edge technology and solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are embraced by specialist condition monitoring company, WearCheck, where the extreme accuracy of data used to assess and diagnose machine health is paramount. However, it is important that certain diagnostic responsibilities are not just assigned to AI tools without considering the …

Victory Metals Limited is positioning itself as a key player in the global effort to reduce dependence on China for heavy rare earth materials, as geopolitical tensions and new export restrictions reshape supply chains for critical defence and clean energy minerals. Speaking at the company’s Annual General Meeting, Chief Executive …

The global copper market is heading towards a critical supply crunch, and a leading copper producer, Consolidated Copper Corporation (CCC), is positioning the reactivation of existing mines in Namibia as a swift and sustainable solution. CCC’s CEO, John Sisay, argues that these “brownfield” projects are a necessary countermeasure to a …

South Africa—Africa’s ability to capture the full economic, industrial, and societal value of its vast mineral endowments hinges entirely on regional integration and a decisive shift from policy dialogue to co-ordinated action. That was the unequivocal message delivered by industry experts and policymakers at a media briefing for the Investing …

In a bid to reinforce authenticity in an era of deepfakes and misleading claims, this November – World Quality Month – condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, is reaffirming its commitment to real, verifiable quality – from the rigour of scientific laboratory methods to customer service professionalism. The focus on authenticity …

The mining sector’s growing shift toward precision technologies is delivering measurable results, with advanced blast control now central to safety compliance, regulatory confidence and operational efficiency. That shift was evident at a major opencast coal mine in Mpumalanga, where elevated airblast levels had triggered a Section 54 stoppage before new …