BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO THE HEART OF ORANJEMUND
BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO THE HEART OF ORANJEMUND ART-CAN-TRANSFORM In a town once closed to the public and built solely to serve the diamond industry, transformation is now on the cards, with the aim of enhancing the attractive qualities of Oranjemund and giving visitors a unique experience. OMDis Town Transformation Agency has for the past […]
FINLAND EYES DEEPER PARTNERSHIP WITH NAMIBIA IN TECH, ENERGY, AND MINING
FINLAND EYES DEEPER PARTNERSHIP WITH NAMIBIA IN TECH, ENERGY, AND MINING Finland says it wants to strengthen its economic ties with Namibia built on closer cooperation in the technology, renewable energy and mining sectors. Finnish Ambassador to Namibia, Leena Viljanen, says Finland’s expertise and technology align well with Namibia’s development priorities, creating significant opportunities for […]
NAMIBIA, SWEDEN STRENGTHEN MINING SECTOR COLLABORATION
NAMIBIA, SWEDEN STRENGTHEN MINING SECTOR COLLABORATION Namibia is seeking to bolster its mining sector through strategic collaboration with Sweden, focusing on value addition and sustainable mineral processing. Speaking at the 10th session of the Namibia-Sweden Bilateral Working Group meeting, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Jennely Matundu highlighted the potential for Sweden’s advanced mining […]
A MONTHLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS WORTH KNOWING
Namibia’s mining, financial, agricultural, and manufacturing sectors are advancing with new investments and government support. Over 600 new mining exploration applications reflect confidence in Namibia’s mineral wealth, although only 68 out of 162 active mining licenses are operational. The Bank of Namibia cut interest rates by 25 basis points to stimulate the economy amid low inflation. The Capricorn Foundation invested N$350,000 to train young Namibians in hospitality, aiding job creation. In manufacturing, the Trade Ministry is encouraging MSME participation in the beverage industry following AB InBev’s local production of Lion Lager. Additionally, Kadila Poultry Farming began operations, aiming to produce 400 tonnes of poultry monthly and create 350 jobs, reducing Namibia’s reliance on imports. These developments highlight progress across key sectors.
ANDRADA SET TO TRANSFORM NAMIBIAN LITHIUM PRODUCTION
Article by Business Express African technology metals mining company Andrada Mining, which has its roots in exploring the rich geologies of Southern Africa, is poised to become a pivotal player in the global lithium supply chain, driven by burgeoning demand for critical minerals-intensive electric vehicles (EVs) and semiconductors. Speaking at this year’s Junior Indaba recently, […]
RISK MITIGATION AS THE KEY TO UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES
Article By: Tuliikeni Ndadi, Mining Engineer at Standard Bank Namibia It is widely known that the mining industry is risky, faced with disruptions from both within and outside of the mine site boundaries. Along with the conventional risks such as identification and replacement of reserves, volatile commodity prices, and access to capital, new and growing risks […]