Namibia has used the 40th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development to argue that the country’s economic future, and those of other developing states, depends on climate finance, respect for sovereignty and an end to measures that stifle their ability to develop. Delivering a statement at theContinue Reading
Namibia has taken a significant step toward reshaping its economic future with the official launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Institute. The institute, launched on 23 September 2026 at Kenya House in Windhoek, is positioned as a central pillar of the country’s digital transformation agenda and aims to move theContinue Reading
Mining technology company Weir has been awarded a contract to supply a 150 t/h crushing and screening plant for copper and manganese explorer and developer Bezant’s Hope and Gorob copper/gold project in Namibia. While the value of the agreement has not been disclosed, the order includes an ENDURON ET905 jawContinue Reading
In a significant boost for Namibia’s mining sector, Canadian-based Koryx Copper S.A. has announced the completion of its Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) drill program at the wholly-owned Haib Copper Project in southern Namibia. The company released assay results from 18 additional drill holes, totalling 7,074 metres, which continue to demonstrate theContinue Reading
By Pascal Haingura For nearly three (3) decades, discussions about the digital divide focused on one central challenge, which is access. The global objective was clear. Communities without telecommunications infrastructure needed to be connected to the Internet so they could participate in the emerging digital society. Governments, regulators, network operatorsContinue Reading
Solarcentury Africa has announced the commercial operation of its 19.3 MWp Gerus solar PV plant in Namibia, marking an important step in the development of merchant renewable energy projects in Southern Africa. The Gerus solar project is the first merchant solar plant in Namibia to sell electricity directly into theContinue Reading
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has published the findings of its Quarterly Statistics Bulletin for Quarter Two (Q2) 2026, covering the period April to June 2026, which indicates continued growth in digital connectivity, internet usage, ICT sector revenues and employment, while also highlighting emerging cyber security risks andContinue Reading
By Erastus Ngaruka Heatwaves in Namibia are occasionally experienced, with temperatures exceeding 40⁰C recorded in some years, especially in the southern regions. Namibia is largely a dry country, which compromises optimal agricultural production. These challenges will be exacerbated by the imminent heatwaves. The predicted “El Nino” event is expected toContinue Reading
Arkle Resources reported interim results for the six months to 30 June 2026, highlighting a transformational shift toward uranium exploration in Namibia’s Erongo province. The company completed the acquisition of an 85% interest in Namibia Uranium, secured four Exclusive Prospecting Licences covering 540 km², and advanced Phase 1 exploration fasterContinue Reading
SanlamAllianz, through SanlamAllianz Personal Portfolios (SP²), hosted its annual Investment Summit in Windhoek under the theme “When Cycles Break Down: Rethinking Market Playbooks,” bringing together financial intermediaries and asset managers to engage on navigating an increasingly complex investment environment. The Summit explored how changing economic conditions, shifting investor sentiment andContinue Reading
