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Debmarine

Also known as: Debmarine Namibia

Debmarine Namibia — marine diamond mining company, pursuing brand-building for natural diamonds amid synthetic market competition.

2020-12-182026-08-21
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  1. November 2025

  2. The Namibian

    Debmarine Namibia unveiled the national costume ensemble this week

    Source

    “The Miss Namibia Organisation, the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and Debmarine Namibia this week unveiled the ensemble, highlighting its symbolic depth and cultural intention.”

    Swartbooi’s National Costume a Vivid Heritage Canvas
  3. May 2023

  4. The Namibian

    Debmarine Namibia is jointly owned by Namibian government and De Beers diamond mining group

    Source

    “Shikongo was the chief executive officer of Debmarine Namibia, which is jointly owned by the Namibian government and the De Beers diamond mining group, from 2004 until his retirement at the end of 2022.”

    Former mining executive appointed as Namcor director
  5. August 2022

  6. The Namibian

    Debmarine Namibia evolved from land-based to marine diamond mining

    Source

    “The exhibit follows the evolution of the diamond mining industry from land to marine diamond mining by Debmarine Namibia.”

    A Guide to the Earth Science Museum
Tourism & Environment

Marine consultant backs call for expanded ocean research

The News

A marine biodiversity consultant supports a Ministry of Agriculture official's view that more research is needed to understand ocean resources, noting that while some work has been done in Namibia on sensitive ocean areas, recommendations have not been followed up. A ministry director cited that only 10% of the ocean has been explored, and highlighted the growing ocean-based economy, including marine transport, tourism, fisheries, and renewable energy, alongside challenges such as plastic waste, illegal fishing, and climate change.

18 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Marine consultant backs call for expanded ocean research

    A marine biodiversity consultant supports a Ministry of Agriculture official's view that more research is needed to understand ocean resources, noting that while some work has been done in Namibia on sensitive ocean areas, recommendations have not been followed up. A ministry director cited that only 10% of the ocean has been explored, and highlighted the growing ocean-based economy, including marine transport, tourism, fisheries, and renewable energy, alongside challenges such as plastic waste, illegal fishing, and climate change.

    18 hours ago · The Namibian →

Monday 3 August

  1. Charene Labuschagne crowned Miss Namibia 2026

    Charene Labuschagne was crowned Miss Namibia 2026 at a ceremony at Die Dam Resort on Saturday evening after competing against nine other finalists. Rachelle Hamases was named first runner-up and Albertina Haimbala second runner-up; Labuschagne received prizes including a house, luxury vehicle, and cash.

    3 August 2026 · New Era →

Friday 31 July

  1. De Beers sale advances as Anglo American cuts costs amid diamond weakness

    Anglo American is advancing its sale process for De Beers while implementing cost-cutting measures in response to weak global diamond market conditions. MoneyWeb reports discussions on a deal valued at about US$1 billion, a steep decline from the company's earlier carrying value of US$2.3 billion after three impairments in three years.

    31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 24 July

  1. Namibia's Q2 diamond production reaches 531,000 carats

    Namibia's rough diamond production remained stable at 531,000 carats in the second quarter, as higher-grade mining at Namdeb offset operational disruptions at Debmarine Namibia, according to Anglo American's production report.

    24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Mayor urges youth to prepare for oil, gas, green hydrogen sectors

    At the 2026 Erongo Regional Career Fair in Walvis Bay, Mayor Johannes Shimbilinga called for collective action to prepare young people for emerging industries, particularly oil and gas and green hydrogen, emphasizing the importance of STEM subjects and technical skills.

    23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Equipment shortage constrains Namibia's emerging rice farming sector

    Rice farmers in Namibia cite shortages of machinery, irrigation equipment, fencing, and market access as barriers to scaling production. Manual planting, harvesting, and threshing operations, plus livestock damage to unfenced gardens, remain key challenges.

    22 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Anglo American's Namibia contribution falls 21% to N$7.11bn

    Anglo American PLC reported that its total tax and economic contribution in Namibia fell 21% to US$432 million (N$7.11 billion) in 2025, compared with US$545 million (N$8.97 billion) in 2024, with declines across wages, procurement, capital expenditure, and tax contributions.

    1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 19 June

  1. De Beers CEO: diamond sale could conclude within weeks

    De Beers CEO Al Cook says the company's sale could be completed within weeks, with governments including Namibia, Botswana and Angola, and industry investors expressing interest in acquiring stakes. Cook envisions the company's future as a public-private partnership combining governments and private investors.

    19 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Namibia considers up to N$3bn stake in diamond firm De Beers

    The government is considering spending up to N$3 billion to buy a stake in De Beers, reportedly partnering with Angola and Botswana, which already hold 15% of the diamond company. The deal follows Anglo American's decision to exit De Beers and sell its 85% stake, with De Beers' valuation dropping significantly from N$65.7 billion to N$6.9 billion.

    11 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 5 June

  1. De Beers launches Desert Diamonds campaign to promote natural diamonds

    De Beers Group has intensified efforts to boost demand for natural diamonds through a new phase of its global 'Desert Diamonds' marketing campaign, aiming to distinguish natural stones from synthetic alternatives and capitalize on growing consumer interest. Namibia produced 556,000 carats in the first quarter ending 31 March 2026, and diamonds remain critical to the country's economy.

    5 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Mining sector paid N$7.8b in taxes in 2025

    Namibia's mining sector paid N$7.8 billion in taxes to government in 2025, a 39% increase from N$5.6 billion in 2024, driven largely by corporate income tax from gold mining operations. Royalties rose 9% to N$2.5 billion and export levies increased 90% to N$685 million, while the mining sector's real value added contracted 9.4%.

    26 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Natural resources create choices, not automatic prosperity

    The Namibian publishes an opinion piece arguing that as Namibia approaches major oil and gas production, history—including Iran's experience and Namibia's own resource management of fisheries, diamonds, and uranium—shows that natural resources must be strategically managed to avoid pitfalls like price dependency, reduced transparency, and lagging non-energy growth.

    12 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Fabian Shaanika appointed Chamber of Mines CEO from May 2026

    The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has appointed geologist and investment banking professional Fabian Shaanika as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026, succeeding retired CEO Veston Malango who led the organization for two decades. Shaanika brings nearly 20 years of mining sector experience across exploration, project development, financing, and production, including recent roles at Kelp Blue and senior positions at Rand Merchant Bank and Standard Bank Namibia.

    9 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Shaanika appointed Chamber of Mines CEO from May 2026

    Fabian Shaanika, former managing director of Kelp Blue, has been appointed chief executive officer of the Chamber of Mines of Namibia, effective 1 May 2026. He brings experience from mining and resources roles at Namdeb, Vedanta's Skorpion Zinc Mine, Debmarine Namibia, and Rand Merchant Bank Namibia.

    6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Chamber of Mines appoints Fabian Shaanika as chief executive

    The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has appointed Fabian Shaanika, formerly managing director of kelp farming company Kelp Blue, as its new chief executive effective 1 May. Shaanika, a registered geologist with MBA and experience at Rand Merchant Bank, Standard Bank, Namdeb, Skorpion Zinc Mine and Debmarine Namibia, replaces Veston Malango, who retires after 20 years leading the chamber.

    6 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 19 April

  1. Fabian Shaanika appointed to Kudu Chemicals board

    Green Metals Refining has appointed seasoned mining and banking executive Fabian Shaanika to the board of its Namibian subsidiary Kudu Chemicals, which is developing a sulphuric acid plant at Walvis Bay for battery-grade manganese chemical production.

    19 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 30 March

  1. Horse racing sport faces sponsorship crisis in Namibia

    The president of Namibia Horse Racing Association says the future of horse racing is bleak without increased sponsorship, with only MTC currently backing the sport after FNB Namibia, Standard Bank Namibia, and Debmarine withdrew. The association faces challenges including high costs of maintaining racehorses, insufficient competition prize money, lack of technical equipment like drones for photo finishes, and limited geographic expansion beyond Omaheke, Khomas, Otjozondjupa, and Hardap regions.

    30 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Debmarine promotes natural diamonds amid synthetic competition

    Debmarine Namibia is pursuing brand-building and consumer education to protect the natural diamond industry as synthetic diamonds devalue the market and reduce consumer appetite. The strategy comes as De Beers' valuation has plummeted from US$4.1 billion to US$2.3 billion, potentially affecting Namibia's funding for schools, hospitals, roads and social programmes.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 8 March

  1. Women in Namibian mining: progress visible, barriers remain

    Women represent only 15–19% of the global mining workforce despite centuries of participation in the sector. In Namibia, progress is accelerating with more women in STEM fields, technical roles, and leadership positions, though sustained commitment to inclusion remains necessary.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Synthetic diamonds threaten Namibia's government revenue, experts warn

    Anglo American's sharp devaluation of De Beers to US$2.3 billion reflects the diamond industry's struggles amid competition from lab-grown diamonds, which threatens Namibia's fiscal health since diamonds fund schools, hospitals and roads. Experts debate whether Namibia should invest in the sector as Anglo American seeks buyers, with some warning the industry faces long-term decline.

    25 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

  1. Gobabis to host Miss Namibia and Miss Teen pageants

    The NBC has decided to bring the Miss Namibia and Miss Teen 2026 pageants to Gobabis, completing hosting of the event across all four corners of Namibia. The move is expected to boost local tourism and regional economy through increased visitor numbers and media coverage, while promoting youth empowerment and regional inclusivity.

    20 February 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 7 February

  1. Miss Namibia 2026 applications closed, competition enters selection phase

    The Miss Namibia Organisation has closed applications for 2026 competitions and completed candidate screening. The pageant continues to position itself as a platform for leadership and social impact, with winners and finalists involved in charity work, mentorship, and national development initiatives.

    7 February 2026 · New Era →

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