On 16 May 2025, at a regional staff meeting in Oshakati, Namibia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy,Natangue Ithete, delivered a stirring keynote address that reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a more inclusive, industrialised and empowered Namibia. Addressing Ministry staff, stakeholders and members of the media, …
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In a major step toward improving business accessibility and boosting regional economic growth, the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) officially opened its new satellite office in Ongwediva. The event was marked by a keynote address from Natangue Ithete, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, who …
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Namibia Critical Metals announced the results from its Annual General Meeting held earlier this week. Over 62% of shareholders participated either in person or by proxy, and all key proposals were approved with strong support. The company confirmed the re-election of its current board members: Adrian Hickey, Darrin Campbell, William …
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Accelerating Africa’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) ambitions will depend on mobilizing risk-tolerant investment, building strong technical and commercial partnerships, and committing to local capacity-building, according to panellists at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris. Speaking during a discussion on monetizing African gas sponsored by Perenco, UTM Offshore …
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In a poignant display of remembrance and national pride, the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy hosted a ceremonial tree planting on Tuesday, 14 May 2025, in honor of Namibia’s Founding Father, His Excellency Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Hon. Natangue …
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The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has approved a 3.8% increase in NamPower’s bulk electricity tariff for the 2025/2026 financial year significantly lower than the 17.44% originally requested by the national utility. The decision comes after extensive internal reviews and stakeholder consultations, reflecting the ECB’s balancing act between financial sustainability, affordability, …
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In a powerful and pragmatic address delivered on Monday, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Ben Nangombe, set a clear tone for what he called a “new era of electrification” in Namibia. Speaking at the National Electrification Acceleration Engagement held in Ondangwa, Nangombe emphasized the urgent …
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Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), a global leader in industrial vehicle automation and developer of the Mobius autonomous fleet management system, has launched ASI Construction in partnership with SoftBank Group Corp. The new business unit will focus on automating construction equipment to meet rising demand and counter labour shortages, complementing ASI’s …
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Andrada Mining, a rising force in the green transition metals sector, is poised to significantly expand its footprint in Namibia. It has ambitious plans to open more mines and solidify its position as a critical minerals champion. This bullish outlook on the southern African nation is driven by its rich …
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The Andrada Mining company is moving ahead with the Phase 2 expansion of its Uis tin mine in Namibia, which includes the construction of a second 100 t/h tin processing jig plant. The new plant is designed to support the modular expansion of operations into nearby pegmatite zones without affecting …
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