Press Release

The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has approved a 3.8 percent increase in NamPower’s bulk electricity tariff for the upcoming 2025/2026 financial year. This follows NamPower’s initial application for a 17.44 percent increase, submitted on 17 February 2025, which was thoroughly reviewed by the ECB Board of Directors during meetings held …

As the industry standard for mill duty cyclone feed applications, KSB’s GIW® MDX pump keeps raising the bar for performance in the mining sector. The MDX pump was first released in 2008 as a specifically designed solution to the shortcomings of conventional slurry pumps. It was created from the ground …

Along with significant updates on exploratory activities in Namibia and a significant expansion into Angola, ReconAfrica has revealed its financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2025. Preparations for drilling Prospect I, the company’s largest target to far, are going well, according to President and CEO Brian Reinsborough. …

What began as a strategic foothold in Namibia’s mineral-rich terrain has blossomed into a decade-long legacy of trust, precision, and industry support. Alfred H Knight (AHK), a global leader in inspection, testing, and consultancy services, is proudly celebrating 10 years of operations in Namibia, a milestone that speaks volumes about …

In a significant stride towards bolstering regional economic ties, the presidents of Mozambique and Namibia have committed to forging a joint economic commission, signalling a new era of “economic diplomacy” between the two nations. This proactive move, announced on Monday by Mozambican President Daniel Chapo following a meeting with his …

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 …

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 …

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 …

While the sparkle has dimmed somewhat for global diamond giant De Beers, Namibia’s diamond mines are proving to be a resilient source of carats, new figures reveal. Anglo American, the parent company of De Beers, announced that Namibia unearthed a glittering 631,584 carats of rough diamonds in the first quarter …

Once again, Namibia is front and centre in Africa’s energy debate as the 7th Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) formally launched in Windhoek on Tuesday, attracting investors, government officials, and worldwide energy players to the Land of the Brave. Hon. Natangue Ithete, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines …