Safety remains a central priority in the mining industry, particularly when it comes to the storage, handling, and use of explosives. According to Dr Ramesh Dhoorgapersadh, BME’s General Manager for Operational Excellence and Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ), fast-evolving technology is playing a vital role in supporting mines …
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The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has marked a historic milestone with the launch of the Women in Mining Namibia (WiMAN) Mentorship and Coaching Platform, a first-of-its-kind initiative not only in Namibia but across Africa on the 13th of June in Windhoek. Speaking at the event, the Executive Director …
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Multotec has officially opened its consolidated research and development and test work facility in Spartan, just outside Johannesburg, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to innovation and efficiency in the global mineral processing industry. The new facility not only streamlines process flow across divisions but also offers an enhanced …
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In Windhoek on the 12th of June 2025, the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy marked a pivotal moment in its national agenda to bring electricity to every corner of Namibia. At the heart of this effort, Executive Director and Accounting Officer of the Ministry, Ben Nangombe, addressed a gathering …
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The African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 is set to welcome KAESO Energy Services, an African-owned energy services powerhouse, to its strategic programme. Represented by General Manager Jorge de Morais, KAESO will offer key insights into the evolving role of homegrown service providers in Africa’s upstream sector, particularly in enhancing well …
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While its primary business is unearthing Namibia’s golden riches, B2Gold Namibia is proving it’s equally adept at cultivating a different kind of bounty: food. The mining giant has commenced the harvesting of its 2024/2025 maize crop at Farm Erhardshof, nestled adjacent to its Otjikoto Gold Mine, with early indicators suggesting …
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WearCheck, the specialist condition monitoring company, is now accredited to perform DGA, or Dissolved Gas Analysis, for transformers, following a recent assessment by SANAS (South African National Accreditation System). The company’s Johannesburg transformer oil testing laboratory now has ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for testing DGA, moisture, acidity, dielectric strength, and PCBs …
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Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter has begun a series of stakeholder engagement sessions to share its strategic direction and future plans amid shifting global market conditions. The sessions, held this week in Tsumeb, brought together employees, government representatives, and service providers to hear directly from CEO Loggan Lou. Speaking to the audience, …
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In a move set to redefine Namibia’s healthcare and industrial landscape, the Namibia Institute of Pathology Limited unveiled its pioneering Innovation Hub for Laboratory Consumables in Swakopmund. The facility, inaugurated on 23 May 2025, marks a decisive step toward reducing the country’s reliance on imported medical supplies while positioning Namibia …
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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 …
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