The Kunene Region's small-scale mining sector has been facing several challenges despite its significant potential in mineral resources.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged Namibia's mining industry to move beyond commitments and accelerate job creation, local value addition, and economic diversification.

She described the mining sector as one of the key drivers of the country's development agenda.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ambassador to Botswana, Patrick Mutombo, has positioned the country as a strategic hub ripe for investment despite the raging war in other provinces.

Namibia is setting its sights on lithium battery manufacturing, with Industries, Mines, and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse saying that every industrial partnership must deliver skills transfer to turn the country's mineral wealth into locally manufactured products rather than raw exports.

Hope and Gorob Mining in the Erongo Region held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Copper-Gold Project near Gobabeb.

The ceremony brought together stakeholders to witness the start of a project aimed at unlocking mineral potential, creating jobs, and supporting long-term economic growth.

The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, informed the National Assembly that the ministry will continue to assign geoscientists to monitor the progress of exploration activities in the Zambezi Region.

Miss Namibia finalists were given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the glamour and operations of Namibia’s diamond industry, officiated by Debmarian Namibia.

The 10 Miss Namibia finalists toured Debmarine Namibia facilities and learned about the diamond value chain.

Swakop Uranium Chief Executive Officer Luo Wei hailed the work of the media in light of the World Press Freedom Day celebration.

He said the media remains a critical partner in promoting transparency, accountability and informed public dialogue within the mining sector.

QKR Navachab Gold Mine donated industrial equipment worth N$250,000 to the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology -NIMT in Arandis.

The donation is aimed at strengthening practical skills development for future artisans and technicians.

The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, said it is not within his mandate to extend or terminate contracts of CEOs within mining companies.