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By: Ulla Setswalo Some diamonds are valuable for their size while others carry a story that makes their rarity even more distinctive. Namibia’s newly unveiled 176.29 carat natural diamond, named “Owishi”, brings both qualities together as the country seeks to strengthen the global story around its natural stones. Meaning a …

When Kenyan President William Ruto stepped onto the vast grounds of the 700,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, fresh off his appearance at the United Nations General Assembly, he was expecting a major industrial facility. What he encountered, by his own account, was something far more transcendent, a high-tech …

At a critical minerals dialogue in Swakopmund, the conversation around local participation in Namibia’s booming mining sector took a decisive turn. Industry experts and regional leaders emphasized that true local involvement requires moving far beyond superficial contract bids and traditional equity ownership. To build long-term economic resilience, domestic enterprises must …

Since 1988, DHL Namibia has been the force behind one of the country’s most vital sectors-mining. For over 35 years, we’ve stood shoulder to shoulder with Namibia’s mines, ensuring that operations never skip a beat. From flying in critical components to delivering time-sensitive samples, we’ve logged thousands of flying and …

With a manufacturing legacy rooted in South Africa and a presence that spans the globe, Dual Valves has established itself as a premium provider of abrasion-resistant slurry solutions. For decades, the company has focused on the engineering challenges of the mining and minerals processing industries, developing a robust portfolio of …

Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is bringing back an experienced operator to lead the business as it moves into a new investment phase centred on Zulti South, decarbonisation and deeper local economic participation. Bayanda Mncwango has been appointed Managing Director, effective October 2026, returning to RBM after serving as Chief Operating …

Bannerman Energy has completed CNOL strategic investment of US$320.4 million for the funding, development and operation of the Etango Uranium Project. CNOL is a subsidiary of Shenzhen Stock Exchange listed China National Uranium Corporation (CNUC) and part of leading integrated global nuclear utility, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). “We are …

Asset reliability and condition monitoring form a major part of WearCheck’s business. Through its Asset Reliability Care (ARC) division, WearCheck provides a broad range of specialist condition monitoring, diagnostic and asset reliability services across industries and throughout Africa. These capabilities include vibration analysis, thermography, online remote monitoring and diagnostics, alignment …

Recognising that technology alone cannot deliver safer, more productive underground mining operations, BME, an Omnia Holdings company, has developed its Portable Training Unit to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical application. The realistic, hands-on training platform enables mining companies to build workforce competency, improve safety, protect production assets …

Namibia is set to host the Uranium Legacy Sites in the Africa Region Workshop in Swakopmund from 23 – 27 November 2026, positioning itself at the centre of continental efforts to address the long-term environmental footprint of uranium mining. The workshop, organised in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency …