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Niël Terblanché The parliamentary standing committees on natural resources, economics, and public administration have called attention to what they perceive as inadequate efforts by mining companies in Namibia regarding their corporate social responsibilities. The findings, which stem from a series of meetings last year to enhance the sectors' contributions to the nation's development goals, were recently presented in the National Assembly. According to the chairperson of the parliamentary standing committee on natural resources, Tjekero Tweya, it has come to light that the execution of corporate responsibilities by mining firms is voluntary rather than legally enforced. “The findings raised some questions…

Martin Endjala NamPower inaugurated the newly constructed Auas-Gerus 400 kV transmission line that runs from the Auas transmission station outside Windhoek to the Gerus transmission station near Otjiwarongo. The line valued at N$870 million was inaugurated on Friday. NamPower’s managing director, Kahenge Haulofu said this will enable the power utility to continue delivering on its mandate, by ensuring continued and reliable power supply. "The transmission line will allow for an increased transfer capacity to NamPower's transmission customers and will enhance the company's ability to trade electricity between other countries within the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP)," said Haulofu. He said…