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Chamwe Kaira  Mining activities at Langer Heinrich Mine continued to ramp up during the quarter ended 31 December 2025, with drilling, blasting, and load-and-haul operations focused on the G and F pits, according to Paladin Energy.  Total material mined reached 5.53 million tonnes, up from the previous quarter, resulting in higher volumes of mined ore and low-grade ore added to stockpiles. The remaining mining fleet arrived at the port of Walvis Bay during the quarter and is scheduled for delivery to the mine by the end of January, with commissioning expected in the March quarter. Crusher throughput reached 1.21 million…

Veruscka Gertze We talk a lot about empowering women with money, yet real progress happens when we move past slogans and into structure. The financial system was not designed with women’s life patterns in mind. Career breaks for caregiving, pay gaps that compound over time, longer life expectancy and higher odds of outliving a partner all shape the journey. If we ignore these realities, the advice sounds hollow. The answer is practical and personal. Start with income resilience. Build a small emergency fund that sits between you and the unexpected. It gives you choices when life shifts. Next, automate contributions…

Chamwe Kaira  Koryx Copper Inc. has closed a C$46 million (about N$543 million) bought-deal private placement, issuing 18.77 million common shares at C$2.45 per share.  The offering was led by Stifel Canada with a syndicate that included Beacon Securities, Haywood Securities, Research Capital, Red Cloud Securities, Canaccord Genuity and BMO Capital Markets.  The company said the offering was oversubscribed due to strong demand from international investors. Koryx also completed a concurrent Namibian non-brokered private placement of 2 million shares at the same price, raising C$5 million (about N$60 million).  The Namibian placement targeted institutional and retail investors and is aimed…

Chamwe Kaira  Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. has raised C$36.8 million (about N$431 million) through a public share offering to fund its oil and gas activities in Namibia and Gabon. The offering was led by Research Capital Corporation, with participation from Canaccord Genuity Corp and Haywood Securities ReconAfrica sold 38.7 million units at C$0.95 each.  Each unit consists of one common share and half a warrant, giving holders the option to purchase additional shares at a later date. The company said the funds will support operations across its portfolio. In Namibia, the proceeds will be used to test and install production…

Chamwe Kaira The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) recorded a 42% increase in operating profit to N$88.3 million, according to its 2024/25 integrated annual report. The bank said the performance reflects disciplined cost management, improved recoveries, and the resilience of its teams during a challenging economic environment. “While pressures related to asset quality and a contracting loan book persist, the Bank has taken decisive steps to stabilise risk and position itself for renewed growth,” the bank said. During the year, DBN began implementing the first year of its 2024–2029 integrated strategic business plan.  It secured N$607 million through the KfW…