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The Namibian
International Labour Organisation country representative Philile Masuku said the industry has not significantly moved towards local beneficiation
“At the event, Masuku said the industry has not significantly moved towards local beneficiation, a claim the chamber disputes.”
Chamber of Mines says sector employs 26.7% of Namibian workforceThe Namibian
Philile Masuku cautioned that mining sector is one of most dangerous working environments
“During the same event, International Labour Organisation country director Philile Masuku cautioned that the mining sector is one of the most dangerous working environments.”
Namibia mining sector accused of using subcontractors to cut wages and benefitsThe Namibian
Philile Masuku cited 2024 Chamber of Mines report on safety incidents
“"There is a concerning rise in safety incidents," she said, citing a 2024 Chamber of Mines report.”
Namibia mining sector accused of using subcontractors to cut wages and benefitsThe Chamber of Mines disputed claims by an International Labour Organisation representative that the sector does not create significant jobs, saying its members created 20,843 direct jobs and an estimated 145,901 indirect jobs in 2024. The chamber also responded to other criticisms regarding local beneficiation, foreign ownership, and environmental impact.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Chamber of Mines disputed claims by an International Labour Organisation representative that the sector does not create significant jobs, saying its members created 20,843 direct jobs and an estimated 145,901 indirect jobs in 2024. The chamber also responded to other criticisms regarding local beneficiation, foreign ownership, and environmental impact.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A parliamentary committee investigating 11 mines across five regions found that mining corporations are retrenching permanent employees and rehiring them through subcontractors at lower wages with reduced benefits and job insecurity. The committee also flagged concerns about voluntary separation packages being used to bypass labour law compliance and rising occupational health and safety incidents in the sector.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →