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Namibian startup Geosynth pitches mining tech at Cape Town indaba

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Geosynth, a Namibian software startup founded by Dennis Heita, Even Hashikutuva, and Nigerian co-founder Ayomikun Dina, presented a data-driven platform at the African Mining Indaba designed to reduce exploration risk and improve decision-making in mineral exploration. The team reportedly earned investor interest and credibility from senior geologists despite the traditionally unwelcoming environment for young African tech founders.

23 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 March

Namibian startup Geosynth pitches mining tech at Cape Town indaba
Geosynth, a Namibian software startup founded by Dennis Heita, Even Hashikutuva, and Nigerian co-founder Ayomikun Dina, presented a data-driven platform at the African Mining Indaba designed to reduce exploration risk and improve decision-making in mineral exploration. The team reportedly earned investor interest and credibility from senior geologists despite the traditionally unwelcoming environment for young African tech founders.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 15 February

Namibia courts investors for mining beneficiation and industrialisation
At the African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Namibian officials emphasized the country's shift from raw mineral extraction to value-added processing and manufacturing, citing policy stability and strategic resources including uranium, lithium and copper as key investment attractions.
15 February 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 12 February

Namibia pitches mining, energy and logistics growth strategy
Namibian officials showcased the country's development strategy at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, emphasizing mining as a foundation for economic growth and positioning Namibia as a regional logistics hub with potential for energy development and mineral value-addition.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
US Ambassador promotes American investment in Namibian mining
US Ambassador John Giordano held talks with Namibian officials on expanding the US–Namibia partnership in critical minerals, citing Namibia as a regional leader in sound mining policy and responsible governance. The discussions focused on bringing American technical expertise, innovation and investment to support job creation, industrial development and energy security in the mining sector.
12 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia joins Luanda Accord to promote natural diamonds globally
Namibia has formally signed the Luanda Accord, joining Angola, Botswana, and the Democratic Republic of Congo in a unified African effort to boost global demand for natural diamonds and protect market access. Minister Modestus Amutse said the move reflects a shared African position on safeguarding the long-term value of diamonds and ensuring the industry continues to support jobs and national development.
12 February 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 10 February

Namibia pushes for unified African diamond industry strategy
Namibia's Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy said the country remains committed to working with other African diamond producers and reaffirmed partnerships with De Beers and the Natural Diamond Council to address industry challenges and advance a unified continental strategy for marketing natural diamonds globally.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 7 February

Namibia to showcase mining opportunities at 2026 Indaba
Namibia will participate in the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town in February to attract investors and development partners to its mining sector. The country will host two investment-focused sessions highlighting its stable mining environment, mineral resources including uranium and diamonds, and projects seeking support for exploration, processing and value addition.
7 February 2026 · New Era →