Namdeb

“Among seven mines audited as large power users, Namdeb accounted for more than 55% of all non-compliance findings in the mining sector, which the ECB linked to ageing infrastructure and insufficient maintenance.”

“Its network was described as old, dilapidated and inadequately maintained.”

“Speaking at the Mining Expo and Conference in Windhoek on Thursday, Namdeb chief executive Riaan Burger said a big marketing campaign should be expected from De Beers later this year to capitalise on this split.”

“Learners in the //Kharas Region have been given a rare opportunity to explore career possibilities without leaving their communities after Namdeb hosted its first-ever Career Fair in Oranjemund, addressing a long-standing challenge of limited access to career guidance in remote areas.”

“On 20 July, the company donated reflector bands to learners at Ambrosius Amutenya Primary School as part of efforts to improve pedestrian safety amid rising concerns over road accidents.”

“Namdeb Holdings reported a turnover of N$12.076 billion in 2025, paid corporate tax worth N$72.279 million, paid N$987.416 million in royalties and paid N$260 million in export levy, according to the Chamber of Mines.”

“Government retained significant interests in strategic operations, most notably through Namdeb, the joint venture with De Beers that manages the country's diamond resources.”

“The mining group said production in Namibia was supported by the planned mining of higher-grade areas at Namdeb, which largely compensated for the retirement of the Coral Sea vessel in the comparative period and planned maintenance work on Debmarine Namibia's Mafuta vessel.”

“Court documents show that Namdeb instituted legal proceedings against Van Rooyen in 2023, seeking the cancellation of a residential lease agreement, payment of N$83,844.48 in alleged outstanding rental, interest, eviction from the property and legal costs.”

“Court papers state that Namdeb issued a formal demand in December 2021, calling on the defendant to settle the outstanding rental, failing which legal action would follow.”