JUST IN: Acting Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, Frans Kapofi, officially inaugurated the new Ankit Gems Namibia (Pty) Ltd Factory today. The inauguration marks a significant milestone in Namibia’s efforts to enhance value addition within the diamond and gemstone sector, stimulate job creation, and promote local beneficiation. The new facility is expected to strengthen Namibia’s position in the global gemstone industry while fostering skills development and industrial growth. Speaking at

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ... The Ignite Green Hydrogen Project is a skills development initiative designed to prepare Namibians for employment across the hydrogen value chain. Speaking during a site visit on Friday at Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology, Namibia University of Science and Technology Technical Vocational Education and Training Department head Leena Kloppers says the project is backed by the European Union under the Global Gateway and will benefit about 300 students. Video: Shani