Transforming Tomorrow: Drones For Africa Takes On Namibia – in Partnership with Schoemans to Drive Innovation and Efficiency

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In a landmark moment for regional innovation, Botswana’s homegrown drone solutions provider, Drones for Africa, has officially entered the Namibian market through a strategic partnership with Schoemans—advancing digital transformation and operational efficiency across borders. The partnership aims to combine the technical prowess of Drones for Africa in unmanned aerial systems with Schoemans’ legacy in delivering high-quality automation and ICT infrastructure. The announcement was made during the celebration of Schoemans’ 65th anniversary, held in Windhoek, marking both a milestone for the Namibian company and a new chapter in regional innovation.

This collaboration forms part of Drones for Africa’s long-term vision to scale its operations across Africa, beginning with Namibia – a country ripe with opportunity for drone deployment in sectors such as mining, law enforcement, agriculture, infrastructure, land surveying, and conservation.

“Our entry into Namibia through this partnership with Schoemans represents more than just a business expansion,” said Marang Mbaakanyi, CEO of Drones for Africa. “It is a strategic alignment with a respected legacy brand that understands the needs of the Namibian market and shares our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and skills development.”

Schoemans, a household name in automation and IT services, brings decades of trusted service and a robust customer network to the table; key ingredients for the successful integration of drone technologies into local industries.

“Celebrating our 65th anniversary with this announcement is symbolic,” noted Henk Schoeman, CEO, Schoeman. “It reflects our continual evolution and readiness to embrace the future. Partnering with Drones for Africa allows us to broaden our offering with forward- thinking, data-driven solutions that can unlock new value for our clients.”

This partnership is expected to fuel job creation, skills transfer, and youth empowerment through training programs and pilot initiatives that equip Batswana with 21st-century skills. Both companies have emphasized their commitment to local capacity-building and ensuring that the benefits of this collaboration extend beyond business to community impact.

As Botswana moves toward becoming a regional hub for innovation and digital services, collaborations like this between homegrown enterprises are key. The Drones for Africa – Schoemans partnership is not just a business deal – it is a blueprint for the future.

As Drones for Africa continues its mission to democratize drone technology across the continent, this partnership signals a bold step into new territory, guided by local insight and regional collaboration.