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Namibia

Namibia is a country in south-western Africa, bordered by Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east, South Africa to the south and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The capital and largest city is Windhoek. With a population of about 2.6-million spread across 825 000 km², Namibia is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. The economy is heavily dependent on mining and mineral exports, particularly diamonds, uranium, gold, copper and zinc. Namibia is one of the world's leading uranium producers, with major operations including the Rössing and Husab mines in the Erongo region and the Langer Heinrich mine. The country also has significant fishing, agriculture and tourism sectors. Namibia uses the Namibian dollar, which is pegged one-to-one with the South African rand, and both currencies circulate as legal tender. The country is a parliamentary republic and a member of the Southern African Development Community, the African Union and the Commonwealth of Nations. Namibia gained independence from South Africa in 1990, having previously been administered as South West Africa under a League of Nations mandate and later a disputed United Nations trusteeship.

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South Africa and Namibia deepen ties at Binational Commission

Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah co-chaired the fourth South Africa-Namibia Binational Commission in Pretoria on July 17, 2026, highlighting joint opportunities in the Orange basin energy frontier, green hydrogen, critical minerals beneficiation and regional value chains. More than 50 South African companies invested about $1.2-billion in Namibia between 2023 and 2025, creating around 4 900 jobs, with 75 bilateral agreements now underpinning the relationship.

Arkle expands uranium drilling in Erongo

London-listed Arkle Resources has extended its 1 500 m reverse circulation drilling programme at its Erongo uranium project after logging carnotite mineralisation across both paleochannel targets, bringing forward drilling on its primary leucogranite target following trenching confirmation. First assay results, processed through Actlabs in Windhoek, are expected in early September.

Namibia features in De Beers sale and auto value-chain talks

Botswana says Anglo American's preferred bidder for De Beers, the Global Diamond Consortium, has proposed including Namibia and Angola in the ownership structure, with a deal targeted for the final quarter of 2026. Separately, at the Manufacturing Indaba, industry speakers noted Namibia's focus on hydrogen and e-fuels for mobility as part of wider African automotive beneficiation efforts.

Namibia Updates


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa highlights importance of collaboration during South Africa-Namibia Binational Commission
17th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Given the shared geology and geographical proximity between South Africa and Namibia, there is a compelling case for closer collaboration in exploration, infrastructure development, skills... 


Arkle expands drilling programme at Namibia uranium project
Arkle expands drilling programme at Namibia uranium project
17th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Arkle Resources has announced that the initial 1 500 m reverse circulation (RC) drilling programme at its Erongo uranium project, in Namibia, is proceeding as planned. Carnotite, a... 


Haul trucks in operation at a Debswana mine
Botswana says Anglo picks De Beers buyer, weighs options for 'optimal structure'
17th July 2026 By: Reuters

Anglo American has chosen a preferred buyer for its stake in diamond producer De Beers, with Botswana weighing whether to exercise its right of first refusal either on its own, with Anglo's chosen... 


ActionSA files court bid to overturn Phala Phala ‘police whitewash'
ActionSA files court bid to overturn Phala Phala ‘police whitewash'
17th July 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

ActionSA has initiated legal proceedings in the Pretoria High Court to review and set aside the South African Police Service's disciplinary findings clearing Major-General Wally Rhoode and... 


Electric taxis are undergoing trials in South Africa
All African countries can play a role in the automotive value chain, AAAM CEO says
16th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

There are significant opportunities to develop component manufacturing in Africa to supply vehicle manufacturers, and each country can play a role in the automotive value chain, industry... 


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SA, Namibia to hold 4th Binational Commission in Pretoria
16th July 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will co-chair the fourth session of the South Africa-Namibia Binational Commission on Friday in Pretoria. The high-level... 


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The Red Seal scandal that nobody in government wants to talk about
16th July 2026

Imagine training for four years. Early mornings, physical labour, classroom theory, practical assessments, and thousands of hours of hands-on experience. Then imagine passing your trade test – only... 


Babcock launches Lincoln Electric partnership for SSA
13th July 2026

At Babcock’s Jet Park in Boksburg, Johannesburg, Babcock launched its new role as the preferred partner of Lincoln Electric welding products across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Hendrik du Toit, MD for... 


Werner Pumps Strengthens Namibian Footprint
Werner Pumps Strengthens Namibian Footprint
13th July 2026

  (Virtual Showroom) Werner Pumps is deepening its presence in Namibia as growing demand for reliable wastewater maintenance equipment produced in the southern African region continues to grow.  


An image of Elevate Uranium drilling in Namibia
Elevate increases Marenica project ownership to 90%
13th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Elevate Uranium has entered into two separate agreements to acquire an extra 15% of Marenica Minerals, the owner of the Marenica uranium project, in Namibia, lifting its interest to 90%... 


Japan’s Marubeni acquires TiAuto
10th July 2026 By: Irma Venter

Japan-based trading and investment company Marubeni Corporation has acquired South African automotive retail and services group TiAuto Investments. Founded in 1967, TiAuto is an automotive... 


The Sacu Tariff Board
10th July 2026 By: Riaan de Lange

In the age of the Internet, with enhanced search engine AI functionality, one would expect to find an answer to nearly any question in seconds. We already know that the answer to the “ultimate... 


M&D signals confidence through new headquarters and regional expansion
9th July 2026

M&D Construction Group has marked a significant milestone in its 43-year history with the official opening of its new headquarters at 10 Kikuyu Road, Sunninghill, Sandton. Designed to embody the... 


Drill results demonstrate shallow mineralisation, strong continuity at Kendrick’s Namibia project
Drill results demonstrate shallow mineralisation, strong continuity at Kendrick’s Namibia project
7th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Kendrick Resources has announced the latest portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) analytical results from diamond drill holes TKDD004 to TKDD006 at the Teufelskuppe (TK) project, in... 


Tyranna subsidiary sells Angola lithium project for $1.44m
Tyranna subsidiary sells Angola lithium project for $1.44m
7th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Tyranna Resources’ 97%-owned subsidiary Angolan Minerals has executed a binding share purchase agreement with Sinomine Resource (Guangdong Hengqin) Supply Chain Co – a trade and... 


Kazera increases interest in South African assets
7th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Kazera Global has agreed to acquire additional interests in Whale Head Minerals (WHM) and Deep Blue Minerals (DBM), the company’s South African heavy mineral sands and diamond interests... 


A globe focused on Africa
Africa attracted investment in 2025; the challenge is turning it into broader industrial development – Unctad
7th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa reached about $70-billion in 2025, which was below the exceptional $94-billion recorded in 2024, but was the third-highest number since 1990 and... 


A map of the Klein Aub project area
Unicorn Mineral Resources secures £1.25m loan
3rd July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

London-listed mineral exploration and development company Unicorn Mineral Resources has agreed the principal terms of a one-year, £1.25-million unsecured loan facility with its chairperson Paddy... 


Iage of the Rosh Pinah mine
Rosh Pinah expansion, Namibia – update
3rd July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project was more than 95% complete as at June 29, 2026. 


A generic image of exposed surface copper
New surface copper discoveries found at Kaoko’s Namibia project
2nd July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

ASX-listed mining exploration company Kaoko Metals has discovered an outcrop of copper mineralisation at its newly named Bootless prospect during its maiden fieldwork programme at the Chalkos... 


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