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The world is on the cusp of a clean energy revolution, and copper, the “metal of electrification,” is at the heart of it all. With demand for copper expected to skyrocket, Namibia, a country with untapped potential, is emerging as a game-changer. Currently, established copper giants like Chile, Peru, and …

The recently concluded Namibian International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2024 placed a strong emphasis on promoting “Namibian content,” a local content strategy designed to boost domestic participation in the country’s burgeoning energy sector. Speakers at the conference, held from April 23rd to 25th, highlighted the importance of capacity building and well-defined …

Organisers of the annual Africa focused investment conference AFSIC- Investing in Africa expect over 1400 delegates, at C level or similar from both Africa and the rest of the world, to engage in the African investment ecosystem. With over US$6bn worth of deals and investment opportunities profiled on site last …

Canadian miner Madison Metals has sent a jolt of excitement through the resource sector, outlining priority drill targets at its Khan Project in Namibia. This news comes as a welcome development for investors eager to capitalize on the growing global demand for uranium, a critical fuel for clean nuclear energy. …

Namibia’s ambitions of riding the rising tide of the global uranium market might be dampened by a familiar foe – water. The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has cast a shadow over the industry’s jubilant growth, predicting a significant slowdown in 2024 due to water supply constraints. This comes as a …

Namibia’s diamond industry, once a glittering jewel in the country’s economic crown, is facing a period of turbulence. A slowdown in global demand, coupled with potential new regulations, threatens to cast a shadow over the sector. Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, painted a sobering picture during his recent …

Johannesburg – In a move that strengthens their position as a key uranium player, Oar Resources Limited (OAR) announced this week that they have secured a foothold in Namibia, a country synonymous with large-scale uranium production. This expansion marks a significant step for OAR, venturing beyond their current projects and …

Jordi Vila, currently Nissan Divisional Vice President Marketing and Sales Europe is appointed as President Nissan Africa, as DVP. Joni Paiva, currently Nissan Africa President & India Sales & Marketing DVP will return to the Renault group. Vila is a 30-year Nissan veteran with extensive experience sales and marketing in …

Rich rewards result from investing in WearCheck’s training Ensuring that condition monitoring customers whose maintenance staff undergo ongoing technical skills training earn significant returns from their investment into the training courses, is a priority for condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck. Maintenance crew members can choose from more than 15 courses …

Namibia’s ambitious plan to become a green hydrogen powerhouse received a significant shot in the arm this week with a major boost from Germany. The €9 billion (approximately $10 billion) Hyphen development project, envisioned as the country’s first gigawatt-scale green hydrogen initiative, has secured crucial backing from the German government. …