Press Release

Namibia Airports Company chief executive Bisey /Uirab says the country has sufficient fuel capacity to bridge short-term supply constraints. He says the NAC is mandated to ensure refuelling services at all the country’s airports are always sufficient and available, adding this can only be achieved under favourable circumstances. /Uirab said …

Namibia has been the global focus of energy giants following the play-opening Venus and Graaf discoveries in the Orange Basin in 2022. The subsequent Mopane discovery in mid-2023 and the announcement in early 2025 that the Sagittarius well had encountered a hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir have solidified Namibia’s status as a major …

Namibia stands on the threshold of a transformative era in its energy sector, driven by some of the most consistent solar irradiation levels on the planet and vast expanses of available land. This geographic advantage is increasingly being viewed as a strategic lifeline for the mining industry, where the dual …

End-to-end mining solutions company Metso has expanded its global bulk material handling (BMH) network with the inauguration of its new regional hub in Cape Town, South Africa. The new centre delivers expanded engineering expertise and access to advanced automation technologies for BMH and port customers across the African region. The …

The Sandvik Group has announced a significant transition within its executive leadership, appointing Patrick Murphy as the new President of the Mining business area and a member of the Group Executive Management. Set to take effect on 1 July 2026, Murphy succeeds Mats Eriksson, who is stepping down as part …

The ASX-listed Paladin Energy has officially revised its full-year production guidance for Triuranium octoxide ($U_3O_8$) at its Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia, following a highly successful transition to full-scale mining operations. This upward adjustment comes on the back of a robust ramp-up period characterised by the efficient mobilisation of the …

by Shesby Chabaya – head: operations, WearCheck Zimbabwe The majority of organisations implementing oil analysis face the challenge of maximising operational cost savings against the pressure to achieve full production and enhancing shareholder value.  Oil analysis provides a means to achieve the end goal – a positive payback and overall …

The University of Namibia (Unam) has broken new ground on the African continent, launching the first International Welding Engineer programme in Africa. It is a qualification that sits at the top of the global welding certification system and is uniquely positioned to serve the industrial demands of Namibia’s emerging green …

Babcock has appointed Deon de Kock as Chief Executive for Africa, effective January 2026, bringing more than 30 years of executive experience across the mining, engineering, industrial and energy sectors to one of the continent’s most established engineering and support services businesses. De Kock succeeds Roger O’Callaghan, who led Babcock …

Canadian-based oil and gas company Sintana Energy has announced its intention to list the company’s shares on the Namibian Securities Exchange. According to the company the development signals a shift toward inclusive growth and early-stage local participation in one of Africa’s most promising frontier oil and gas markets. In addition, …