RioZim, the company that separated from Rio Tinto plc in 2004 to become a wholly owned Zimbabwean company, has reportedly purchased the Sperrgebiet Diamond Mine (SDM) which holds a combination of four onshore and offshore diamond mining licences in the restricted diamond areas around Lüderitz. SDM’s mainland-based operation is situated at Elizabeth Bay, about 40km south of Lüderitz.
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It is no secret that the Namibian economy is experiencing and will continue to experience increased inflationary pressures. This is accompanied by anticipated price hikes for housing, utilities, food, and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as a consistent decline in the value of the Namibia dollar.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Peya Mushelenga, this week kicked off regional engagements on the Nationhood and National Pride Programme in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi region.
Government is expected to spend close to N$100 million this year on over 500 war veterans as part of the hard cash payout initially meant for income-generating projects.
At least 22 of the 612, dubbed ‘Okapale fishermen’, who resigned in August, have withdrawn their resignations and are back on the payroll of the Cavema joint venture.
Opposition to a forensic report on the recordings made of local lawyer Dirk Conradie and his long-time friend Sara Damases caused a further delay in their long-running trial in the Windhoek High Court.
The prosecutor general has decided to arraign former National Council member Steve Biko Booys, who is accused of sexually violating his biological daughter, in the Windhoek Regional Court on one count of rape alternatively incest.
Founding Kavango West Swapo coordinator David Hamutenya aims to strengthen the party’s regional structures and improve the capacity of elected leaders if elected to the position of deputy secretary general.
Namibia’s Young Warriors yesterday squandered a perfect two-goal lead on their way to an embarrassing 2-5 defeat against a resilient South African side at the Mavuso stadium in Manzini, Eswatini.