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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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At the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town, one theme rises above all others — progress through precision. As Africa positions itself at the heart of the global transition to cleaner energy and advanced manufacturing, reliable measurement technology has become essential. From copper and cobalt to lithium and gold, every …
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Marking a strategic shift toward responsible discovery and critical mineral development, E-Tech Resources Inc. has rebranded as ReeXploration Inc. and it is anchored by the Namibia’s Eureka REE Project. The company will begin trading under its new name on October 28, 2025, while retaining its stock symbol “REE” on the …
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by Sharista Raghunath – chemist, WearCheck Accurate and reliable analytical data is essential for effective decision making in today’s competitive industrial landscape, especially in the condition monitoring arena, which focuses on predictive maintenance. Elemental profiling using ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma – Optical Emission Spectroscopy) provides useful information on the chemical …
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A powerful shift is underway in the sun-drenched plains of Namibia, a country staking a bold claim as a leader in Southern Africa’s renewable energy revolution. Leveraging its vast solar resources, reliable regional winds, and ample undeveloped land, Namibia is uniquely positioned to scale up clean power production—a move that …
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