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B2Gold Namibia yesterday confirmed it is in possession of a valid Continuous Operations Permit in respect of the Otjikoto gold mine.

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. 

Consumer protection law are laws made to protect consumers from falsified business practices, defective products, deceptive marketing and dangerous goods and services.

We need to understand that tough economic times drive more people to commit suicide and crime. It is not only alcohol that is dangerous when mixed with drivers on the road. Financial stress and depression, amongst other things, can impair your ability to fully function as a driver. 

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.

Zambezi governor Lawrence Sampofu has accused Zambian authorities of being difficult to deal with when it comes to assisting their Namibian counterparts to apprehend cattle rustlers, who are wreaking havoc and giving local farmers sleepless nights.

Residents of the sparsely populated and sleepy village of Gainachas in the //Kharas region are still coming to terms with the shocking and gruesome death of one of their own.

At least 22 of the 612, dubbed ‘Okapale fishermen’, who resigned in August, have withdrawn their resignations and are back on the payroll of the Cavema joint venture.