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By: Eugene Dube Namibia stands at the precipice of a major energy shift, leveraging its world-leading solar irradiation and expansive, unpopulated territory to fuel a transformation critical to its economy. This transition is particularly vital for the mining sector, where secure, cost-effective energy is paramount. With the government’s mandate for …

As the global demand for critical minerals accelerates, the continent’s role is shifting from resource supplier to indispensable partner in powering the energy transition, industrial growth, and global security. The time to elevate Africa’s position on the world stage is now.   This was the call to action at a …

Midtronics, a global leader in battery management technology, represented locally by COMTEST, offers the proven MVT handheld battery tester. The revolutionary tool, powered by MDX-AI, is set to redefine the standards of battery diagnostics and testing in the automotive industry. The MVT battery tester is designed to deliver unparalleled accuracy and …

Africa’s renewable energy revolution is moving beyond just generating power; the focus has decisively shifted to connecting these projects to unlock a true regional energy market, according to experts at SRK Consulting (South Africa). The surge in wind, solar, and hydro schemes across the continent is now being leveraged by …

As Namibia cements its position as Africa’s newest oil and gas frontier, the need for reliable, locally owned offshore support services has never been more urgent. Breakwater Group, Namibia’s only 100% Namibian-owned offshore support services company, is at the forefront of this transformation, bridging the gap between global operators and …

The mining sector’s growing shift toward precision technologies is delivering measurable results, with advanced blast control now central to safety compliance, regulatory confidence and operational efficiency. That shift was evident at a major opencast coal mine in Mpumalanga, where elevated airblast levels had triggered a Section 54 stoppage before new …

FNB Namibia is maintaining its 3% GDP growth forecast for 2025, betting on a cyclical rebound in agriculture and a strong recovery in the tourism sector, even after the economy slowed more than expected in the second quarter. Namibia’s real GDP growth decelerated to 1.6% year-on-year in the second quarter, …

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 …

Fighting against rust in lubrication systems is an age-old battle. This edition of WearCheck’s Lube Kitchen Series highlights the important role played by corrosion inhibitors. What are they? Metal phenolates, basic metal sulfonates, fatty acids, amines, Zinc dithiophosphates What do they do? Prevent corrosion and rusting of metal parts in …

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 …