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NaCC seeks additional clarification on Osino deal

NaCC seeks additional clarification on Osino deal

CHAMWE KAIRA Osino Resources Corp has provided an update on the expected conclusion of the regulatory process for the previously announced Yintai transaction in Namibia. Osino and the Namibian Competition Commission continue to engage in the ordinary course of the NCC’s merger review process as the NCC considers the application of the previously announced statutory plan of arrangement under which Yintai Gold will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Osino for cash consideration of C$1.90 for each Osino Share, the company said. After receiving the third of three Chinese regulatory approvals on May 28, competition law clearance from…
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Bannerman halts trading on ASX

Bannerman halts trading on ASX

CHAMWE KAIRA Bannerman Energy Ltd, which is developing the Etango uranium project in the Erongo Region has requested an immediate trading halt be granted by Australia Stock Exchange in respect of its ordinary shares. The trading halt is requested in connection with a proposed capital raising to be conducted by the company. Explaining the reason for trading halt, the company said trading halt is requested pending the release of an announcement regarding a capital raising. On the duration of the trading halt, the company said it anticipates that the trading halt will remain in place until the earlier of such…
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FIC record N$24.8m surplus

FIC record N$24.8m surplus

CHAMWE KAIRA The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) said in its annual report for the financial year ending 31 March that surplus for the year increased by N$ 28.3 million from a N$ 3.5 million deficit in 2023 to a surplus of N$ 24.8 million in 2024. Total operating expenses increased by N$ 3.9 million from N$ 45.2 million in 2023 to 49.1 million in 2024. Total assets increased by N$ 25 million from N$ 26.9 million in 2023 to N$ 51.9 million in 2024. Total investments decreased by N$ 8.9 million from N$ 12.6 million in 2023 to N$ 3.7…
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Omaheke uranium mining draws international scientists

Omaheke uranium mining draws international scientists

CHAMWE KAIRA At a high-level meeting, held in Mariental on 17 June, international scientists from UNESCO, Malcolm Siegel and Amie Legget mentioned that more information, namely hydrogeological and hydro geochemical data, is needed to make acknowledgeable decision regarding a major In-Situ Recovery (ISR) uranium mining project in the Leonardville area, Omaheke Region. Headspring Investments (HSI), which holds eight active Exclusive Exploration Licenses (EPLs) and eight active Environmental Clearance Certificates (ECCs) for the EPLs, has said it fully concurs with the views of these scientists. “We also confirm that we are prepared to continue and complete exploration drilling, conduct comprehensive studies…
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Langer Heinrich Mine provides production guidance

Langer Heinrich Mine provides production guidance

CHAMWE KAIRA Paladin Energy Ltd has provided the 2025 financial year guidance for the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM), in the Erongo Region. The LHM re-commenced commercial production on 30 March 2024, following successful completion of the Restart Project. Production ramp-up and product inventory build-up are underway, ahead of the first customer shipment expected in July 2024, the company said. The LHM will be in operational ramp up during the 2025 financial year, with ore feed to the plant sourced from previously mined stockpiled ore. Production levels are expected to be higher in the second half of the year, the company…
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Rough diamond sales reach US$315m

Rough diamond sales reach US$315m

CHAMWE KAIRA Anglo American plc this week announced the value of rough diamond sales (global sightholder sales and auctions) for De Beers’ fifth sales cycle of 2024, amounted to US$315 million. Al Cook, CEO of De Beers, said: “The northern summer is generally a quieter period for rough diamond sales, and this was reflected in our cycle five sales. The recent annual JCK jewellery show in Las Vegas confirmed a resurgence in retailers’ interest in natural diamonds in the United States but ongoing economic growth challenges in China mean we continue to expect a protracted U-shaped recovery in demand.” Cook…
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MUN secures wage deal

The Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN) and Gezhouba Mining Services (Pty) Ltd concluded a three-year wage agreement.The parties agreed to a wage increase of between 6% for the employees in the grades C-1/C2 and 7% for the job grades A-3/B2 respectively until December 2026.The parties also agreed to a 30-minute payable shift allowance for all employees in the bargaining unit.Amongst the other benefits agreed to between the parties, is the continuous training and skills development of employees in the bargaining unit. Report: Niël Terblanché
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AR’s transition has the potential to alter political landscape

AR’s transition has the potential to alter political landscape

Political scientists and analysts say the transition of Affirmative Repositioning (AR) from a social justice movement to a fully-fledged political party has the potential to alter the dynamics of the political landscape. Ndumba Kamwanyah, a political analyst, says the AR needs to mature beyond its previous tactics. "The maturity of AR means moving past the issues of insult and dependence on cult personality. They must be prepared to speak to all Namibians, not just young people. The young people alone will not make them win the elections," Kamwanya asserts. He stresses that AR needs to learn from its past mistakes,…
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THE MUHARUKUA OKWAGALUKA SAGA

THE MUHARUKUA OKWAGALUKA SAGA

Professor Joseph Diescho (Shakawewe: 26.06.24) Namibia's political leadership landscape is becoming a theatre of absurdity. There is something very unfortunate, weird and downright distasteful about Vipuakuje Ivan Muharukua's return to Swapo's leadership saga. The whole event that played out in Katutura on 25 June 2024 bespeaks a politics of dishonor, a politics without principles, a politics of personal greed and hubris, a politics that has no regard for other people's intelligence,  a politics of Me, Myself and I, and a politics of banality. To have political ambition is one thing, but unfounded arrogance with no rectitude base and no followers…
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Muharukua is a Man Without Any Sense of Integrity and Cannot Be Trusted

Stephanus Pombili I have seen SWAPO Party members celebrating the return of Muharukua. Muharukua, who was a member of DTA (now known as PDM), has returned to the SWAPO Party. To me, I would call Muharukua a “man without a sense of integrity  and can not be trusted.” Muharukua once said, “Only DTA now ‘Baptised’ PDM can govern Namibia,” but the sudden return of Muharukua to the SWAPO Party with instant Nandi-Ndaitwa praise singing is something one must worry about. Once a man who chanted in parliament that the SWAPO Party was corrupt is now our praise singer, the man…
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