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The Boegoeberg Blues: A small Nama tribe holds the key to the Orange Oil Basin’s future
Oxpeckers
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July 18, 2025
A landmark 2003 ruling by the ConCourt in favour of the Richtersveld community has made the still-impoverished Nama people the gate-keepers of the government’s ambitious plans to turn the Northern Cape into an energy and mining hub. Investigation...
Bank Windhoek Red Run is back
New Era
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With total prize money of N$60 000, the 2025 edition of the Bank Windhoek Red Run, set to take place on Saturday, 9 August, at the Ramblers Sports Club in Windhoek, is gearing up to be an unforgettable, dynamic and exhilarating gathering....
Bridging the Gap: Urgent Support for Economics Graduates in Namibia
Villager
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June 20, 2025
By: Judge Mwadinomo Nakwatumba, Msc. Economics| UNAM Economics is a powerful discipline that shapes national development, business innovation, and public policy. It provides the analytical tools to interpret markets, guide investment, and design...
Government to engage business community nationwide on AfCFTA opportunities
Informante
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July 16, 2025
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of International Relations and Trade, in partnership with the Ministry of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy, will be visiting all regions across the country to raise awareness about the African Continental Free Trade...
SLB (SLB) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Resilient Performance Amid Market Volatility
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 19, 2025
Revenue: $8.5 billion, increased 1% sequentially. International Revenue Growth: 2% growth, driven by Middle East, Asia, and North Africa. North America Revenue: Declined sequentially due to seasonal factors and non-repeat of exploration data...
Kabwe Set for Economic Boost as Great Leaf Tobacco Plant Nears Completion
Lusaka Times
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July 18, 2025
The construction of the Great Leaf tobacco processing plant in Kabwe District is nearing completion, marking a significant milestone in Zambia’s efforts to localize value addition and boost job creation. The $40 million facility, now 75% complete,...
Ford dealerships to invest over R900 million in South Africa despite volatile vehicle market
IOL
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July 17, 2025
Ford dealership owners in South Africa have committed more than R900 million over three years on new and upgraded dealerships, reaffirming the local motor manufacturer’s long-term commitment at a time when other manufacturers may be lowering their...
Grooming the next generation of oil and gas leaders
New Era
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The 3rd Namibia Oil and Gas Conference (NOGC 2025) announced the launch of the Future Generations Masterclass, a new half-day programme dedicated to inspiring, empowering and preparing Namibia’s future oil and gas professionals. Delivered in...
Export ready? Here’s what to know about Sacu
Food For Mzansi
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July 15, 2025
For South African farmers eager to expand their horizons, the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) offers a practical gateway into export markets. Made up of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini, Sacu is not only the world’s...
Northern communal farmers lack access to market: Kwenani
Namibia Press Agency
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ONGWEDIVA, 17 July 2025 - Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ingenesia Inge Zaamwani handover five trucks to Meatco to be used by the northern communal farmers. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA ONGWEDIVA, 17 JUL (NAMPA) – Farmers...
Directors raise governance red flags as pay trails regional peers
Zimbabwe Independent
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Emmah Mungoni, vice-chairperson at the Institute of Directors Zimbabwe (IoDZ) DIRECTORS running Zimbabwe’s industries are earning far less than their regional peers, amid a storm of economic challenges said to be among the biggest hurdles...
Navachab Gold Mine shun recent audit report findings
African Mining Market
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July 16, 2025
The QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine has shunned findings of a recent audit report, which reveals that the company is failing to adequately contribute to skills and technology development in Namibia’s mining sector. The mine said it is engaging the...
Wia’s Kokoseb gold project continues to grow exponentially
Mining Review
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July 17, 2025
Gold focussed exploration company Wia Gold Limited’s updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its Kokoseb gold project in Namibia shows an uplift of 38% to 2.93M ounces of gold, including 1.81M oz Au in the indicated category at 0.50 g/t cut...
WBCG welcomes Tsodilo Resources’ support for rail infrastructure
Windhoek Observer
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The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has welcomed the recent strong show of support from Tsodilo Resources for Namibia’s ongoing railway infrastructure upgrades and expansion plans. The developments, particularly the rehabilitation of the Walvis...
Positioning Youth at the Forefront
Business Ghana
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With first oil production on the horizon in Namibia, the country is on track for rapid growth across its oil, gas and broader energy sectors. This highlights a strategic opportunity for the country’s youth, and the upcoming Youth in Oil & Gas...
Women miners target expansion
Daily Trust
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In its bid to open up space for more inclusive participation in the extractive sector, Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) has said its chapter expansion model is increasingly referenced by development partners for its alignment with Agenda 2063...
Navachab Gold Mine rejects audit report findings
New Era
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Lahja Nashuuta The QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine has shunned findings of a recent audit report, which reveals that the company is failing to adequately contribute to skills and technology development in Namibia’s mining sector. The mine said it...
Zinc expansion at Rosh Pinah reaches 75% progress
Windhoek Observer
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Chamwe Kaira Rosh Pinah Zinc says its Rosh Pinah 2.0 expansion project has reached 75% completion. The construction of the paste fill and water treatment plants is finished, and both are now being commissioned. “It is anticipated that both these...
Editorial: India’s diplomatic outreach for rare earths
Telengana Today
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July 18, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to African and Latin American countries was, in a way, a novel diplomatic outreach to scout for rare earth markets As China doesn’t hesitate to weaponise its supply chain dominance in the rare earths...
Riley Norton: From starring in cricket world cup, to captaining in rugby world cup
Daily Star
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July 18, 2025
South Africa are into their third ever U20 World Cup Rugby final and leading their campaign is Riley Norton, a former U19 cricketer who has also represented them at the junior One-Day World Cup last year. Norton, a fast-bowling all-rounder, took...