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Glencore to cut 124 jobs at Namibia Zinc And Lead Mine

LONDON (Reuters) – Global mining and commodity trading company Glencore said it was cutting 124 jobs, or about 20 percent of the staff, at its Rosh Pinah zinc and lead mine in Namibia to control costs. Glencore bought an 80.1 percent stake in Rosh Pinah zinc and lead mine, in southwestern Namibia, 800 kilometers south of the capital Windhoek, in 2011 fromSouth Africa’s … Read more

Mountain biking adventure race – an expedition across vastness: The Namib Quest

There is a new craze taking off in South Africa, its called ‘Adventure racing’. These long distance stage races are fast becoming the most popular way for city-bound Africans to challenge themselves outside of their concrete jungle comfort zones. And who can blame the growing list of adventure race enthusiasts – exploring some of Africa’s most beautiful … Read more

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