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Antioxidants is the next area of focus in the continuing discussion about oil additives, with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck.   What are they? Zinc dithiophosphates, hindered phenols, aromatic amines, sulphurised phenols. What do they do? Retard oxidative decomposition. How do they do it? Decompose peroxides and terminate free-radical reactions. …

Ongoing oil exploration and appraisal activities have propelled the country’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) to N$13.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Bank of Namibia. The surge represents a 28.8 percent increase from the previous quarter and a 14.5 percent rise year on year, underscoring …

WearCheck, Africa’s premier condition‑monitoring specialist, is pleased to announce the official launch of the website for Lubrigard, its dedicated lubricant‑management division. Built in collaboration with WearCheck, the Lubrigard platform clearly demonstrates the company’s commitment to Lubricant‑Enabled Reliability (LER) – the principle that maintaining lubricants in peak condition promotes optimal asset …

Noronex has strengthened its position in the Kalahari Copper Belt with the addition of two recently acquired Botswana tenements into its strategic alliance with South32, under the same financial terms as the original deal. The new agreement will see South32 increase its joint-venture commitment, contributing an additional $1 million per …

Andrada Mining Limited (AIM: ATM, OTCQB: ATMTF), the critical minerals producer with operations in Namibia, has commenced exploration drilling at its Lithium Ridge project in partnership with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) through its subsidiary SQM Australia (Pty) Ltd. The campaign marks a major step in the …

Namibia is undertaking a significant legislative overhaul of its mining sector, aiming to strike a new balance between attracting foreign investment and ensuring its citizens gain a fairer share of the nation’s mineral wealth. This ambitious reform, which is currently under review, signals a new era for one of Africa’s …

As Namibia’s mining sector attracts new investment and embraces digitalisation, the Mineworkers’ Union of Namibia (MUN) is taking an increasingly assertive stance to ensure workers benefit from the industry’s rapid transformation. The union, led by its general secretary, is positioning itself as a central player in national policy debates, demanding …

Andrada Mining Ltd. has completed construction of a new tin processing plant at its flagship Uis Mine in Namibia, a move aimed at significantly boosting its production capacity and strengthening its market position. The company announced the new facility, known as the Jig Plant, was completed on schedule and within …

Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) and QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine have launched a strategic partnership to promote responsible alcohol and moderate consumption. The programme equips employees with the knowledge, skills, and support to make informed decisions about responsible and moderate consumption, impacting the broader Namibian corporate sector’s commitment to fostering …

Namibia, a country known for its vast deserts and sparse population, is fast becoming a hotbed for global investment, leveraging its rich natural resources to fuel an ambitious economic transformation. The nation, under the new leadership of President H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, is embarking on a multi-industry boom that spans …