The government has maintained its stance on the export of minerals in their raw forms.

Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy Kornelia Shilunga says while significant oil investment is expected to flow into Namibia, it is not a given that prosperity will follow.

Shilunga was speaking at the Copper Festival in Tsumeb, held under the theme 'Empowering Entrepreneurship in a Sustainable Namibia'.

The Andre Messika Diamond has given shares to its employees worth N$180,000.

The company has a workforce of 75, of which 40% are people with disabilities.

Andre Messika Diamond is the largest employer of people with disabilities in the diamond sector.

The Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilunga, says it is fundamentally important to manage the assets of the government.

Shilunga addressed the launch of the ministry's automated fleet management system (FMS).

The Landless People's Movement (LPM) Member of Parliament, Hennie Seibeb. has called for the enactment of laws to control and manage lithium mining in Namibia.

Seibeb said this when he motivated his motion in the National Assembly, which was supported by many MPs.

Mines and Energy Ministry aims to attract more investors and embrace innovation as well as improve transparency in the industry. 

The ministry further pledges to continue to support small miners and contribute to job creation.

Stakeholders in the electricity distribution industry are in talks to determine whether or not to establish a central regional electricity distributor. 

The Central Red would cater to Windhoek and surrounding areas. 

Nineteen students were awarded a national vocational certificate in community counseling services at the Heritage Management Institute in Windhoek.