Globally, Namibia improved on the overall Policy Perception Index (PPI) ranking as an African mining destination, gaining 18 places from 47th position in 2020 to 29th position in 2021.
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Eco Atlantic rig Orange Basin bound
Oil and gas exploration company Eco Atlantic confirmed the ‘Island Innovator’ rig, owned by Island Drilling Company, had been released and mobilised.
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Langer Heinrich to resume in 2024
The Langer Heinrich Uranium mine, which is still under care and maintenance and belongs to Paladin Energy Ltd in the Erongo region, is expected to resume production by March 2024.
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Mining well-positioned to support domestic recovery
In a post Covid-19 era, the mining sector is faced with difficult economic head wings, which have brought about supply side driven inflation of most commodities, not to mention the sky-rocketing fuel price.
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Qualified workforce essential for mining sector
The diamond industry is one that can indisputably offer a range of career options with rewarding incomes and opportunities that provide excellent job security. To assist individuals in studying in the diamond industry, various entities furnish courses and bursary schemes in relevant fields and initiatives.
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Mining, water sectors at crucial crossroads
Water remains an important input for the mining industry hence government’s commitment through NamWater to ensure sufficient and timely delivery of water for this important sectoral contributor to Namibia’s gross domestic product.
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Court orders Mwiya’s contract to be renewed
Chief Administrator of the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) Freddy Mwiya yesterday scored victory over sports minister Agnes Tjongarero after the High Court ordered that Mwiya’s employment contract be extended for another five years.
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Normalisation Committee bus about to leave…as clubs sign letters of commitment
Monday’s meeting between the Fifa-appointed Normalisation Committee for the Namibia Football Association (NFA) and all 16 local football clubs resulted in contrasting outcomes, with one faction agreeing to the immediate start of activities while the other resorted to picketing.
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Darts tournament starts today
The much-anticipated Zone Six Darts Championship is set to get underway this afternoon at the southern town of Keetmanshoop in the //Kharas region, which will see the local side challenging for silverware.
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MTC ready to drive Namibia’s smart economy
MTC is steadfast and ready to help drive a smart economy and usher the country into digitalisation parallel to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.