De Beers Group, Namdeb, Debmarine Namibia and Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) (Namibia De Beers partnership) pledged a combined N$26 million to support the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Namibia. The pledge consists of a financial donation and in-kind support to assist with the rollout of the Namibia vaccination campaign. The support will be funded through […]
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Namdeb has played a critical role in supporting the Namibian Government in its efforts to mitigate the impact of the virus. Namdeb continues to play a pivotal role in this regard, and regularly engages the Ministry of Health and social Services (MOHSS) to provide support and identify needs. […]
The construction of the Debmarine Namibia’s new recovery vessel is nearing completion and set for delivery early next month. A significant milestone was achieved when the main engines of the Additional Mining Vessel #3 (AMV3) were started successfully for the first-time last month. The vessel is scheduled to be completed in July, and will soon […]
On Friday, 21 May 2021, Dundee Precious Metals (DPM) Tsumeb hosted its first Procurement Webinar for suppliers, via Microsoft Teams. The webinar was officially opened by the company’s Vice President and Managing Director, Zebra Kasete and hosted by the Manager: Purchasing, Jackson Kapuka. Over 52 local suppliers attended the Webinar. Kasete introduced the vision and […]
On 27 April 2021, B2Gold officially handed over the completed Karundu Primary School Hall to the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture in Otjiwarongo. The hall has a capacity to accommodate 500 people. It also includes change rooms and a stage with an access ramp for people living with physical disabilities. The total cost of […]
In celebration of World Environment Day Rössing Uranium partnered with the Arandis Town Council, to clean the outskirts of Arandis townlands and the access road to the mine on Saturday, 5 June 2021 under the theme “‘Ecosystem Restoration’. Over the years, Rössing Uranium has taken part in this celebration as an opportunity for promoting environmental […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has heightened the focus on climate change and financial instruments that promote sustainable economic development. The pandemic has impeded Namibia’s growth and demanded new approaches to economic development. It has also highlighted the importance of sustainability and Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) issues. It is noted that pressure is building on […]
The 26th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC – COP26) is planned to take place in Glasgow from 1-12 November 2021. There are a number of important decisions due to take place before and during COP26. Prior to the meeting, countries are required to update their statements that […]
Rössing Uranium’s Radiation Safety Specialist Nelao Endjala is one of the few phenomenal people who took a leap of faith, and joined the mining industry from her previous profession as a teacher. Nelao did not anticipate what the journey ahead of her entailed, when she joined Rössing Uranium as an Equipment Operator in 2009. She […]
