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6 Jun 2025

Sinomine Suspends Tsumeb Copper Smelter Operations Amid Global Market Pressures

Namibia's Sinomine Tsumeb plant enters care and maintenance phase as copper concentrate shortages and low TCRCs impact global smelters.

Sinomine Suspends Tsumeb Copper Smelter Operations Amid Global Market Pressures

6 Jun 2025

ReconAfrica to Drill Kavango West 1X as BW Energy Increases Stake

Canadian firm seeks N$130 million for Namibian oil and gas exploration as strategic investors double down on high-potential Kavango basin play.

ReconAfrica to Drill Kavango West 1X as BW Energy Increases Stake

6 Jun 2025

Eco Atlantic Secures Operatorship of 20,000 km² Block in South Africa’s Orange Basin

Regulatory approval grants Eco Atlantic 75% stake in Block 1, expanding its Orange Basin portfolio and positioning it near major oil discoveries by Shell, TotalEnergies, and Galp.

Eco Atlantic Secures Operatorship of 20,000 km² Block in South Africa’s Orange Basin

6 Jun 2025

Namibia Advances AI Governance with New Draft Bills and Digital Transformation Strategy

Country aligns with SADC frameworks while drafting AI, Data Protection, and Cybercrime laws to strengthen digital safety and ethical tech adoption

Namibia Advances AI Governance with New Draft Bills and Digital Transformation Strategy

6 Jun 2025

Namport Cargo Throughput Rises 4.8%, Hits 8.42 Million Tonnes in FY2024/25

Growth driven by mining exports, high-value imports, and strong container performance at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz ports

Namport Cargo Throughput Rises 4.8%, Hits 8.42 Million Tonnes in FY2024/25

6 Jun 2025

Namibia, Zambia Advance One Stop Border Post at Katima Mulilo to Boost Trade

Cross-border agencies meet in Livingstone to accelerate OSBP implementation and strengthen regional integration between Namibia and Zambia.

Namibia, Zambia Advance One Stop Border Post at Katima Mulilo to Boost Trade

6 Jun 2025

Namibia’s Electricity Control Board Pushes for Base Load Power Plant to Secure Energy Future

ECB calls for urgent investment in stable, round-the-clock electricity supply amid reliance on solar and imports

Namibia’s Electricity Control Board Pushes for Base Load Power Plant to Secure Energy Future

6 Jun 2025

Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2025 Set to Break Records With Over 1,000 Global Delegates

Four-day summit to spotlight investment, local content, youth empowerment, and Namibia’s growing role as an energy frontier.

Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2025 Set to Break Records With Over 1,000 Global Delegates

6 Jun 2025

Namibia’s Refinery Plans Face Headwinds Amid Low Demand and High Costs

Energy experts say infrastructure gaps and limited fuel consumption hinder prospects for domestic oil refining, despite major offshore discoveries in the Orange Basin.

Namibia’s Refinery Plans Face Headwinds Amid Low Demand and High Costs
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