Spending on education is an investment in the learner's future, development, and eventually nation-building.
Through its corporate social responsibilities, Dundee precious metal has invested in education substantively over the years.
Recently, they contracted COSDEC Tsumeb to manufacture chairs and desks worth close to a million dollars for schools in Tsumeb and surrounding areas.
Environmental Commissioner Timoteus Mufeti says Dundee Precious Metal's general waste management facility is in line with government standards and was approved by Cabinet. Mufeti was speaking at the inauguration of the facility at Tsumeb in the Oshikoto Region.
Tsumeb residents staged a demonstration in protest over perceived inequities in employment opportunities for locals at the Dundee Precious Metal Smelters.
Residents accused the company of favouritism.
They also voiced their frustrations about the lack of contractor job opportunities, which they believe could contribute to alleviating their struggles with poverty and the high cost of living.
