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SERVING THE COASTAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 NO 6661 FRIDAY 16 JUNE 2017 Tel: +264 64 - 205854 / +264 64 - 461866 /Fax: +264 64 - 204813 / 064 - 461824 / Website: www.namibtimes.net
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Motoring Founding President Nujoma humbled by naming of mining vessel in his honour Piquet Jacobs
Value adding to raw mineral resources and innovation in the mining sector were singled out yesterday as the critical factors for Namibia's mining industry to stay competitive and to meet the country's development goals. These statements were made at Walvis Bay respectively by Namibia's Founding President Dr Sam Nujoma and the Minister of Mines and Energy Mr Obeth Kandjoze at the christening ceremony of Debmarine Namibia's newly-built diamond sampling and exploration vessel, the SS Sam Nujoma. The christening ceremony was hosted at Walvis Bay for logistical reasons as Lüderitz, the
vessel's home-base is very remote and many would have had difficulty to attend. It turned out that even in Walvis Bay, there were logistical challenges. The CEO of De Beers Group, Mr Bruce Cleaver could not attend this milestone moment, as extreme foggy conditions made it difficult for his plane to land in Walvis Bay and was then diverted to Eros Airport in
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At the christening ceremony yesterday alongside the port of Walvis Bay: Founding President Sam Nujoma with the Master of the SS Nujoma, Captain Thomas Kosmas (left), Namibian Prime Minister Saarah Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and the CEO of Debmarine Namibia Mr Otto Shikongo
“The Mummy” makes worldwide opening of US$172m - receives negative reviews Erwin Leuschner The first instalment in Universal Pictures' “Dark Universe” series, the action-adventure film “The Mummy”, featuring scenes shot at various locations in the Erongo region some years ago has received generally negative reviews. The film nonetheless managed a worldwide opening of US$172 million (around N$2,2 billion). Continues on Page 2
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