Hilma Nalupe Andrada Mining is continuing its expansion in Namibia with a sharpened focus on critical minerals, positioning the country as a key player in the global supply chain for tin, lithium, copper and tantalum. Speaking at the Mining Expo, Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Viljoen, said Namibia’s favourable geology, legal framework and access to international...
KATIMA MULILO – The director of Energy Funds in the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy Anna Libana said her ministry has, through the Solar Revolving Fund (SRF), financed a total of 5 709 renewable energy technologies and 93 grid connections. These amounted to N$176 million since 2010 when the ministry took this mandate that...
Namibia’s inflation rate has slowed, offering some relief to many households across the country. However, while the overall rise in prices has eased, the cost of living remains pressing in some parts of the nation. The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) reported yesterday that headline inflation – the general rise in prices – stood at 3.5%...
Matheus David The Bank of Namibia launched a national Financial Inclusion Awareness Campaign on Tuesday, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting awareness on equitable access to financial services and deepening the quality and usage of those services across the country. The campaign forms part of the bank’s broader commitment to ensuring that every Namibian, regardless...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete, announced on Tuesday that the govermnent is actively consulting with industry stakeholders on mechanisms that will promote 51% Namibian ownership in new mining ventures. “We believe that local empowerment is not only a matter of social justice, but also a cornerstone for long-term...
The Nedbank Group has posted strong financial results for the first half of 2025. It says its next phase of growth will be led by its operations across the African continent. The bank’s Africa Regions (NAR) cluster, which includes Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe, along with representative offices in Kenya and Ghana, is playing...
The Bankers Association of Namibia (BAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive education and skills development by donating N$100 000 to the University of Namibia (UNAM). The donation was made at the second annual chancellor’s charity gala dinner on Friday at the Windhoek Country Club Resort. The event was hosted by the University of Namibia Foundation under...
The Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter, traditionally a cornerstone of Namibia’s industrial mining capacity, is currently undergoing a critical realignment. It is in the process of committing N$2 billion for the development of a multi-metal recycling project. Industry insiders consider this a bold move for Sinomine to focus on polymetallic recovery. The new recycling plant aims to...
Hendrina Lazarus (44) sits at her sewing machine in the bright, clean workspace of the Katutura Incubator Centre, surrounded by fabric, sketches and the soft hum of industry. A far cry from where she began her tailoring journey. In 2015, faced with unemployment and three children to feed, Lazarus began renting space in a shack...
Peya Shingwandja, the founder of E-Tech, started his business journey as a university student fixing phones and laptops with his friends. Today, he runs his own tech company and helps train young people in the same field. He grew up in a business-minded family, but as a child, his focus was on playing soccer. It...