Felix Nanda, a Namibian student, has graduated from the first-ever class of the “Mining Geology” master’s programme at The Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), joining a new wave of African experts ready to modernise the continent’s mining industry. The two-year programme, taught in English and supported by the Russian nuclear energy company Rosatom,...
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...
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa (SA) will seek new markets in Africa and Asia as it continues to negotiate with the United States (US) over looming 30% trade tariffs, president Cyril Ramaphosa said yesterday. The US is SA’s second-largest trading partner, and Pretoria has warned the US levy could cost 100 000 jobs, with unemployment already...
In response to growing backlash from certain sections of society regarding the recently introduced N$1 coin, the central bank issued a statement emphasising that the new currency actually represents trade and interaction between communities. “The N$1 was designed to honour Namibia’s retail sector, a cornerstone of the national economy that empowers local businesses, sustains households,...
The Pupkewitz Foundation, the community social investment arm of the Pupkewitz Group, last week made a milestone pledge of N$10 million over the next 12 months. The massive pledge formed part of the group’s centenary celebrations as it celebrates 100 years of doing business in Namibia. The enormous commitment by the foundation signifies N$100 000...
LONDON – Britain’s BP yesterday announced it made its biggest oil and gas discovery in 25 years off the coast of Brazil, as it shifts back to its fossil fuel business. The discovery comes as a boost to the struggling energy major as it undergoes a major overhaul to focus on its more profitable oil...
Increased supply from oil-producing countries around the world, coupled with weakened consumption stemming from economic uncertainties, are some of the factors that will see Namibian fuel prices remaining unchanged for August 2025. In addition, a slight appreciation of the Namibia Dollar compared to the US Dollar helped cushion the impact of rising international diesel prices...
The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme is conducting a strategic environmental and social assessment (SESA) for green energy production and industrialisation under the Southern Corridor Development Initiative. This is as the Southern Corridor Development Initiative in the //Kharas region is set to become the heart of Namibia’s green hydrogen revolution. Speaking at the media briefing on...