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A Base Metal Excursion in Southern Namibia
A base metal excursion was arranged under the auspices of the Geological Society of Namibia during the long weekend of 1st May to 4th May 2026. The explorationists - a diverse group of children, students, professionals, and retirees, drove from all over Namibia to Noordoewer on Friday, where they camped on the banks of the Orange River, which was in full flood. On Saturday, members were hosted by Koryx at the Haib project, famous for being the region's oldest porphyry copper
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May 213 min read


RPZ empowers Wellness Champions
In a significant step toward strengthening workplace health and wellness, Rosh Pinah Zinc successfully trained 45 wellness champions last week. These champions will serve as representatives for their respective workshops, ensuring that health-related issues are addressed across the site. The initiative brought together employees from all workshops around the mine, with participation extending to various contractors operating on-site. By including a wide range of representativ
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May 61 min read


Financial awareness: building smart saving and investment habits for our employees
On 23 April 2026, RPZ teamed up with Namibia Asset Management to host the "investment concepts" workshop for employees, an internal CSR initiative aimed at empowering our workforce beyond the workplace. Over the course of the day, employees gathered in different boardrooms across the mine site to explore practical topics such as the difference between saving and investing, key considerations before investment decisions, and the concept of compounding. The sessions were struct
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Apr 240 min read


Rosh Pinah entrepreneurs receive boost through MSME Grant Programme
On 15 April 2026, Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) provided over N$180,000 in equipment grants to 33 local businesses in Rosh Pinah as part of its MSME Business Grant Programme. The initiative, launched in December 2025, was designed to help local entrepreneurs grow practical, sustainable businesses. Delivered with support from MSE Compete, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, DRA and OBIB Training Centre, the programme combines training, mentorship and funding. 40 e
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Apr 162 min read


RPZ upgrades Rosh Pinah state clinic to improve community healthcare
Left to right: Hendrina Nelumbu (RPZ CSR Officer), Sister Loide Nangolo (Sister in Charge, State Clinic), Kronelius Elia (Registered Nurse, State Clinic), Antonio Pedro (Civil Engineer, Onalufipa), Linea Mwaetako (Security Officer, State Clinic). In front: Monica Ndakunda (Construction Coordinator, RPZ) and Maryna Haradoes (Pharmacist, State Clinic) Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) has completed renovation works at the Rosh Pinah State Clinic, strengthening healthcare services for resid
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Mar 193 min read


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Mar 190 min read


Rosh Pinah small business spotlight: Maria Joseph – from hand stitching to high-tech embroidery
Residents and businesses in Rosh Pinah have access to a professional, small-to-medium scale embroidery services right in their town. Maria Joseph, a local entrepreneur based at Obib Training Centre, is offering fast, high-quality embroidery of names and company logos onto uniforms and general clothing. Community members and businesses can simply share their logos/words with her for digitisation, making repeat orders quicker and more efficient to deliver. Maria operates from O
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Mar 182 min read


Governor of //Kharas region visits RPZ
It was a pleasure to recently welcome the Governor of the ||Kharas Region, Hon. Dawid Gertze, to our operation, accompanied by members of his delegation including Russel Titus, Emrico Blaauw, Hon. Raymond Jossop, Hon. Willem Dawids, Emmeritus Witbooi, as well as our Town Manager, Alexander Maasdorp. The visit provided an opportunity for the delegation to gain first-hand insight into our mining and processing operations. Hosted by our Mine Manager Alex Mayrick, together with m
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Mar 132 min read


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Feb 230 min read


RPZ partnership rekindles Grade 8 and transforms learning
In the town of Rosh Pinah, a significant educational milestone is being celebrated. For the first time in a decade, Rosh Pinah Academy (RPA) has welcomed a Grade 8 class back into its halls. This pivotal moment, re-establishing a crucial link in the local educational pathway, has been powerfully amplified by a transformative partnership with Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ). The company’s sponsorship of a cutting-edge smartboard for the new online classroom represents far more than a sp
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Feb 182 min read


RPZ donates N$100,000 to Tutungeni Centre for Hope
RPZ contributed N$100,000 to the Tutungeni Centre for Hope, reaffirming a long-standing partnership with the local social welfare organization. The Centre provides daily freshly prepared meals to orphans and vulnerable children of Rosh Pinah, further offering a structured environment, where learners are able to study, complete homework, and receive academic support in a safe setting. RPZ has supported the Centre for the past 15 years through consistent financial assistance. T
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Feb 171 min read


Oranjemund Constituency claims victory at the Karas Governor's Cup
Huge congratulations to the Oranjemund/Rosh Pinah Under-20 team for claiming the 2026 //Kharas Governor's Cup at the tournament held in Keetmanshoop on 31 January-1 February. Made up of players from both Rosh Pinah and Oranjemund, the team showed great unity and determination to bring the trophy back home. RPZ is proud to have supported the team through transport sponsorship as part of our ongoing commitment to sports development under our CSR umbrella. We contratulate the bo
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Feb 171 min read


Rosh Pinah Zinc commissions paste fill plant, advancing RP2.0 and unlocking growth potential
Rosh Pinah Zinc (“RPZ”) and Appian Capital Advisory Limited (the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds, “Appian”) are pleased to announce the commissioning of the new paste fill plant, a critical component of the RP2.0 expansion project. First commissioned paste backfill operation in Namibia Paste fill plant reduces mining dilution, decreases surface tailings, and improves ore recovery RP2.0 expansion project is now over 85% complete, on schedule
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Feb 63 min read


RPZ supports employee share ownership through NAMITVEST partnership
Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) and NAMITVEST have signed anagreement that will enable RPZ Mine Workers Union (MUN) members to purchase shares in NAMITVEST directly through their salaries. The agreement, aimed at strengthening financial inclusion and long-term economic empowerment within the mining workforce, was witnessed at RPZ on 18 November 2025, in partnership with the Mine Workers Union of Namibia. Through this collaboration, RPZ employees who are members of the MUN are offered a
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Jan 161 min read


RPZ cleans up
Small actions, big impact! By joining the World Clean-Up Day Campaign on 27 September, Rosh Pinah Zinc and our community removed rubbish and made our town a cleaner and safer place to live. With the occasional dance thrown in for good measure, of course! #WorldCleanUpDay #CleanUpRoshPinah
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Oct 2, 20251 min read


RPZ donates laptops to local schools
Building on 2024's STEM education drive initiative, where RPZ equipped Hoeksteen Primary and Tsau//Khaeb Secondary with 20 smart screens,...
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Aug 18, 20251 min read


Maternity bag handout in partnership with A Baby's Cry
Maternity bag essentials outreach was a success, THANK YOU! RPZ proudly sponsored some fully-stocked maternity bags. A baby's cry was...
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Aug 18, 20251 min read


The Rosh Pinah library has reopened
Titus Kleopas, librarian at the reopened Rosh Pinah library Please introduce yourself, your qualifications, and anything else you’d like...
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Aug 14, 20253 min read


The story behind Rosh Pinah’s Geo Center
Explore a journey through Earth’s wonders Geo Center's Gisela with RPZ's Indira Shilongo Tucked away in the quiet mining town of Rosh...
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Jun 24, 20253 min read
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