A Rare Gem Among Many

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By Chrispin Inambao

ORANJEMUND

Anca Burger, the Project Engineer at the Marine Dredging Treatment Plant (MDTP) in Mining Area 1, is as rare as a precious stone in this male-dominated industry where she oversees the day-to-day running of a diamond mine.

Though located onshore, the diamonds recovered at this site that is still in its pilot phase, but expected to go on full steam by year-end, are part of the gems recovered offshore.

Burger counts among a group of women from a broad social spectrum with varying backgrounds, who are systematically being empowered because of their capabilities and qualifications by De Beers Marine Namibia, whose m???_?_’???_?’???_?