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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


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On-The-Air (23/10/2026)
23rd October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about Rainbow Rare Earths, Alcoa Corporation and Andrada Mining. 


Bezant enters £4m financing facility to support ongoing operations
Bezant enters £4m financing facility to support ongoing operations
23rd October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Bezant Resources has entered into an agreement with US-based YA II PN, an institutional investor managed by Yorkville Advisors Global, for a £4-million gross financing facility, which is... 


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Etango JV takes final investment decision to proceed with Namibia project
23rd October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Bannerman Energy advises that the Etango joint venture (JV), in which it has a 55% stake and its partner CNNC Overseas Limited (CNOL) a 45% interest, has taken a positive final... 


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Roadmap outlined to turn gas supply crisis into transformative opportunity
23rd October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As South Africa faces a gas cliff – precipitated by waning supply from Mozambique’s Pande and Temane fields – some in the local gas sector believe the challenge could be leveraged to help transform... 


African Energy Chamber chair takes aim at ‘climate crowd’, urges SA to unlock Orange basin
23rd October 2026 By: Irma Venter

“Drill, baby, drill” is the only realistic way forward for the African continent if it has any hope of eradicating poverty, says African Energy Chamber executive chairperson NJ Ayuk. “Exploration... 


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Integrated approach strengthens efficiency
23rd October 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Integrating drilling, blasting, load and haul, materials handling and rehabilitation can improve productivity, cost control and operational efficiency at opencast mines, says contract mining... 


Lithium project
African Critical Elements acquires Lepidico Canada, Namibian lithium asset
22nd October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Mining exploration company African Critical Elements (ACE) has completed the full acquisition of mineral developer Lepidico Canada, obtaining 100% of the equity in the company and 100% of Lepidico... 


Uis tin mine
Namibia tin producer’s gross profit up fourfold on 80% revenue surge
21st October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Namibia tin producer Andrada Mining on Wednesday, October 21, reported a quadrupled-plus gross profit and an 80% revenue surge. Supporting this high performance in the six months ended August 31... 


Scania strengthens its commitment to Namibia with Walvis Bay dealership opening and SUPER launch
Scania strengthens its commitment to Namibia with Walvis Bay dealership opening and SUPER launch
20th October 2026

Scania has officially opened its Walvis Bay dealership, marking a significant investment in its long-term commitment to Namibia and strengthening its support for customers operating across some of... 


De Beers reports lower Q3 output; raises full-year guidance on increased Gahcho Kué stake
De Beers reports lower Q3 output; raises full-year guidance on increased Gahcho Kué stake
20th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Diamond miner De Beers has reported an 11% year-on-year decrease in rough diamond production to 6.8-million carats for the quarter ended September 30, primarily driven by planned plant maintenance... 


Engineering Insurance Risks: Understanding Policy Limits, Sub-limits and Extensions
Engineering Insurance Risks: Understanding Policy Limits, Sub-limits and Extensions
19th October 2026

Tailoring Contractors All Risks insurance to the risk Virtually no two construction contracts are the same. Each carries its own set of risks that can be transferred to an Insurer by means of a... 


Tumas uranium project early works
Deep Yellow pushes out FID on Tumas uranium project in Namibia
16th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Deep Yellow has delayed a final investment decision (FID) on the Tumas uranium project, in Namibia, given continued weak equity market conditions. The company was due to announce an FID... 


Manganese mines and ports.
SA’s Tshipi puts 828 000 t of manganese through Namibia’s Port of Lüderitz
16th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The plan-beating sale of manganese ore by Jupiter Mines in its financial year 2026 (FY26) included 828 000 t going through the Port of Lüderitz in Namibia, the ASX-listed company stated in its... 


Richemont chairperson Johann Rupert
Luxury giant Richemont and Signet in talks to join bidder for De Beers
15th October 2026 By: Bloomberg

Luxury giant Richemont and US retailer Signet Jewelers are in talks to join a consortium that’s in prime position to buy diamond miner De Beers, according to five people familiar with the matter.... 


Uranium mineralisation
Paladin advances Canadian project; Namibian output falls on maintenance shut
14th October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

ASX- and TSX-listed uranium producer Paladin Energy reports that its Langer Heinrich uranium mine (LHM), in Namibia, produced one-million pounds of triuranium octoxide (U3O8) for the quarter ended... 


Arkle announces first phase drilling results from Namibia uranium project
Arkle announces first phase drilling results from Namibia uranium project
12th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Arkle Resources has announced the results of the first phase of drilling at its paleochannel targets on EPL 8995, which is part of the company's Erongo uranium project, in Namibia,... 


On-The-Air (09/10/2026)
On-The-Air (09/10/2026)
9th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about green iron-ore; diamds that flow down our rivers and the urgent need to combat climate change. 


Oppenheimer Generations Executive Chairperson Jonathan Oppenheimer.
Jonathan Oppenheimer emphasises urgency of tackling climate change challenge
7th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

With the prospect of even more extreme climate change, with the challenges faced in the environmental space worldwide, the importance of a holistic, joined-up, collective understanding of... 


Kenzoll Capital partners with MSF Commercials to revive Namibia diamond mine
Kenzoll Capital partners with MSF Commercials to revive Namibia diamond mine
7th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Dutch private equity and special situations investor Kenzoll Capital has partnered with MSF Commercials to restart operations at the Sperrgebiet diamond mine, formerly known as the Elizabeth Bay... 


Askari completes district-scale soil programme to define new Uis priority targets
Askari completes district-scale soil programme to define new Uis priority targets
6th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Askari Metals has completed a project-wide soil geochemical sampling campaign across an exclusive prospecting licence (EPL) at its Uis project in the Erongo region of Namibia. The... 


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