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Askari Metals has expanded its exploration pipeline at the Uis Project in Namibia after identifying seven new high-priority pegmatite targets ahead of its upcoming reverse circulation drilling programme. The targets were generated through an in-house hyperspectral study combining satellite imagery and spectral data analysis, strengthening the company’s view that Uis …

Namibia’s Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has appointed Deputy Director of Petroleum Exploration and Production Aune Amutenya as Acting Petroleum Commissioner, marking a key leadership transition at a critical moment for the country’s rapidly expanding oil and gas sector. The appointment, announced by Mines and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse …

Namibia’s largest mobile telecommunications operator, MTC, has been certified as an enterprise partner of Chinese technology company Huawei, strengthening collaboration between the two firms in enterprise connectivity and digital infrastructure solutions. The certification gives MTC access to Huawei’s enterprise portfolio, including cloud services, connectivity solutions and broader digital infrastructure offerings aimed …

Namibia Critical Metals Inc. has kicked off a major drilling campaign at its flagship Lofdal heavy rare earths project, a move aimed at significantly expanding the deposit’s footprint as global competition for critical minerals intensifies. The Toronto-venture-listed explorer commenced the campaign on June 3, targeting a first-ever resource estimate for …

Namibia Critical Metals (NCMI) is advancing a new phase of growth at its Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths project, leveraging strong backing from strategic partners to expand resources, extend mine life and enhance the project’s long-term development profile. The launch of the 2026 drilling campaign marks a critical step in unlocking …

QKR Namibia is shifting its strategy at the historic Navachab gold mine, driving underground tunnels beneath its traditional open pits to unlock a deep-seated deposit that was once out of economic reach. The mining operator is advancing a critical development phase targeting deep mineralization at the site near Karibib, according …

Commemorating 112 years of innovation, premium quality products, cutting-edge technologies and enduring partnerships, SKF South Africa in 2026 enters a defining chapter, one that underscores its unwavering commitment to shaping the future of industry through strategic rotating asset optimisation. SKF was established in 1914 by Swedish holding company SKF AB …

In its longest combination (up to 198+ 8m), the new crane handles a maximum payload of 192 tons at extreme heights. This model reduces setup and dismantling time to two or three days, roughly half the time required by standard cranes in its class. In addition, it delivers fuel savings …

The world does not have an energy problem. It has an energy supply problem. As demand rises, populations grow, and billions of people continue to live without reliable access to electricity and clean cooking technologies, the case for producing more energy has never been stronger. From Africa to Latin America, …

UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA) brought together dealer principals, business leaders, and key stakeholders from across Southern Africa and the broader African continent for its Annual Importer and Dealer Conference 2026. Held in South Africa recently under the theme: ‘Own the Future’, the conference reaffirmed the company’s growth ambitions and …