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Namibia

Namibia is a country in south-western Africa, bordered by Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east, South Africa to the south and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The capital and largest city is Windhoek. With a population of about 2.6-million spread across 825 000 km², Namibia is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. The economy is heavily dependent on mining and mineral exports, particularly diamonds, uranium, gold, copper and zinc. Namibia is one of the world's leading uranium producers, with major operations including the Rössing and Husab mines in the Erongo region and the Langer Heinrich mine. The country also has significant fishing, agriculture and tourism sectors. Namibia uses the Namibian dollar, which is pegged one-to-one with the South African rand, and both currencies circulate as legal tender. The country is a parliamentary republic and a member of the Southern African Development Community, the African Union and the Commonwealth of Nations. Namibia gained independence from South Africa in 1990, having previously been administered as South West Africa under a League of Nations mandate and later a disputed United Nations trusteeship.

Namibia News


Cape Town’s Manufacturing Sector Is Coming Together – Will You Be There?
Cape Town’s Manufacturing Sector Is Coming Together – Will You Be There?
11th September 2026

Cape Town’s manufacturing community will come together on 11 November 2026 for the Cape Town Manufacturing Summit, a flagship gathering focused on strengthening the competitiveness, resilience and... 


Condra secures orders for unusually large cranes for mines across Southern Africa
11th September 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Crane manufacturer Condra is fulfilling several orders for a range of unusually large overhead cranes for mines in South Africa and beyond – in Zambia and Namibia. The company introduced additional... 


The Etango project site
Bannerman Energy raises A$124m to fully fund Namibian project
10th September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Uranium miner Bannerman Energy has completed its equity offering to raise A$124-million at an issue price of A$4 a share to complete its Etango uranium project, in Namibia. The placement, alongside... 


Swagefast sales manager Neil Koen spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
Swagefast builds stronger, safer, more reliable operations
9th September 2026

Swagefast has been delivering fastening solutions for over 30 years, helping industries build stronger, safer, and more reliable operations in the world's toughest environments. Established in... 


Sandvik Mining VP and MD Southern Africa Imraan Amod spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
Sandvik Mining advances mining through technology and local expertise
7th September 2026

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global supplier of equipment, tools, parts, services and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. Its offering spans rock drilling,... 


Kavango appoints new CEO
Kavango appoints new CEO
7th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Kavango Resources has appointed Jasper Musadaidzwa as CEO and executive director, with immediate effect. Donald McAlister has stepped down from his role as nonexecutive chairperson... 


The Rossing uranium mine
IDC to sell its stake in Namibian uranium mine
4th September 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) plans to sell its stake in a Namibian uranium project because the mine’s backers include Iranian and Russian entities. The IDC owns about... 


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Hope and Gorob copper/gold project, Namibia – update
4th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Copper and gold exploration company Bezant Resources reported the first blast at the Hope openpit on August 13, 2026. 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
4th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Assay results continue to confirm broad, consistent mineralisation while technical studies and cost estimation are progressing towards publication of the prefeasibility study at the end of 2026. 


TotalEnergies completes its entry as operator of Namibia licence
TotalEnergies completes its entry as operator of Namibia licence
3rd September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Oil, gas and energy company TotalEnergies and oil and natural gas company Galp have completed a transaction, first announced in December 2025, through which TotalEnergies has acquired a 40%... 


An image from Askari Metals
Askari continues to progress Uis workstreams
3rd September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Askari Metals has provided an update on exploration activities under way at its Uis critical metals project, in Namibia, where multiple workstreams are progressing simultaneously as the... 


Planning work under way for African Pioneers’ Namibia project
1st September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Exploration and resource development company African Pioneer announces that planning work has started on the Ongombo-Ongeama development programme under the terms of the conditional financing and... 


Haranga CEO Patrick Mutz
Haranga gains development cycle veteran Mutz as CEO
1st September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed gold explorer Haranga Resources has appointed Patrick Mutz MD and CEO effective September 1, bringing 30 years of proven capability and experience across project execution, team... 


An image of Elevate Uranium drilling in Namibia
Elevate reports results from U-pgrade pilot plant in Namibia
31st August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Elevate Uranium has recorded an operational update for the U-pgrade pilot plant programme that is processing ore sourced from the company’s Marenica uranium project, in Namibia. U-pgrade... 


An image of the Uis mine
Andrada records strong year as it transition to critical minerals company
28th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed and Namibia-focused Andrada Mining’s financial year to February 28 represented an important step in the company’s evolution from a single-asset tin producer into a diversified,... 


A bolt from Swagefast
Swagefast to ‘engineer connections’ at Electra Mining Africa 2026
28th August 2026

For more than three decades, fastening systems supplier Swagefast has been helping industries build stronger, safer and more reliable operations through engineered fastening solutions that perform... 


The Langer Heinrich mine
Paladin sets focus on Canada project following completion of Langer Heinrich ramp-up
26th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The successful completion of the operational ramp-up of the Langer Heinrich mine, in Namibia, has contributed to a significant improvement in independent uranium producer Paladin Energy's... 


Astec completes delivery, commissioning of advanced ship loading system at Lüderitz port
Astec completes delivery, commissioning of advanced ship loading system at Lüderitz port
25th August 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Multinational original equipment manufacturer group Astec Industries has successfully completed the delivery, assembly and commissioning of a new bulk materials handling and ship loading system at... 


The Gamsberg project
Aveng returns to operating profit, appoints new CEO as focus remains on restoring fundamentals
24th August 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Aveng has reported revenue of A$2.3-billion, or R26.4-billion, for the year ended June 30, which was 12.4% lower than the prior year, reflecting the anticipated softening of... 


A block with uranium on the periodic table
France's Orano expands uranium search in Botswana
24th August 2026 By: Reuters

Botswana has granted three new uranium prospecting licences to Orano Mining, adding to the 15 licences already held by the French state-owned company, as the southern African country seeks to... 


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