9th August 2024  /  EAGLE FM

09 August 2024 OTR

1. Mines and Energy deputy executive director Erasmus Shivolo says the ministry has made progress in the review of the minerals bill.

2. A new database aimed at assisting local businesses in identifying opportunities in the mining sector was launched this afternoon during the ongoing 2024 Mining Expo and Conference in Windhoek.

3. The Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) has distributed N$2.8 billion in dividends to its shareholders over the past 17 years.

4. The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has terminated the contract of employment Managing Director Immanuel Mulunga.

5. The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has announced that 30% of the funds raised from the 2024 Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple Project will be allocated to the National Cancer Outreach Programme.

6. In sports news, we take a look at the Olympic Games happening in Paris and Namibia’s participation in the event.