It’s good bye from Anglo but not Au Revoir
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Mining conglomerate, Anglo American, through the Anglo American Namibia Foundation (AANF), committed an initial US$3 million in 2009 and a further US$3.5 million in 2010, to social investment projects, and then disinvested its interest in Skorpion Zinc in December 2010.
Yet, the Anglo American Namibia Foundation continues to act as a social investment vehicle for the company. Anglo American is still dual-listed on the Namibian Stock Exchange.
David Bentley, Chairperson of the Foundation notes that Anglo American’s continued Corporate Social Investment (CSI) efforts in Namibia are linked to its overall Group philosophy.
“Anglo American firmly believes in responsible stewardship throughout the mining lifecycle, from exploration through to operation, and finally to closure or in some instances, divestment. The work that the Foundation has completed in the form of development projects will ultimately ensure that previous host communities will continue to socially and materially develop for the better, despite the fact that our company no longer operates there.”
Oompah oomph
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Members of the St Mark African Episcopal Church welcomed Mrs. Martina Hückmann and German Ambassador, HE Onno Hückmann in Gibeon earlier this year to receive a gift of several musical instruments. Chairman of the church board, Mr. DT Fleermuys hosted the ambassador and his wife. The donation consists of of six trumpets, two bass tubas, two French horns, one complete drum kit, a loudspeaker system and a keyboard at a value of about Eur8000. The musical instruments were handed over by Ambassador Hückmann during a special “Dedication Ceremony”to the chairperson of the church board, Mr. D.T. Fleermuys. The Gibeon Brass Band was established in the 1950s by late Reverend Markus Witbooi (1885-1969).
Human Capital Fishing donates to church
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Human Capital Fishing Company CC announced their first social responsibility milestone this week when the fishing newcomer donated a PC and printer to the value of N$15,000 to the Hallelujah Parish in Windhoek.
Joined by elders of the Parish for a small ceremony, the members of Human Capital Fishing handed the computer equipment to the church in person. Late last week, Human Capital Fishing suddenly found itself in the limelight after a flurry of lawyer’s letter between various members of the Close Corporation. The impasse was seemingly resolved when one group of shareholders claimed exclusive ownership vis a vis another group who recently acted and spoke of behalf of the new fishing rights holders.
Aktion Sonnestern
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Hitradio Namibia 99.5FM raised N$262,777 through its charity drive “Aktion Sonnenstern” over the summer holidays. Last year, Aktion Sonnenstern, coordinated by Doris Meyer, collected N$235,000 for the Cancer Association.
“I am extremely grateful for the excellent support we have received from our listeners. Without their dedication and generosity this project would never have been such a success. It’s great that we took our hands to help people in need”, commented Meyer after announcing the outstanding results of her fund-raising initiative.
This year the following three organisations each received N$87,592.37: Cancer Association of Namibia, Okanti Foundation which supports chronic ill patients and those waiting for organ transplants, and MS Namibia which supports people with Multiple Sclerosis.
“Hitradio Namibia wants to thank all Namibians, who have supported this charity drive. Aktion Sonnenstern showed once again that Namibians support each other and care for each other”, said Hitradio Namibia CEO, Wilfried Hähner.
2013 explodes in Rosh Pinah
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Rosh Pinah, the isolated mining town a few kilometres from the Orange River, celebrated its own style of a New Year’s party over the last weekend of January. The event attracted over 3000 people from Rosh Pinah and surrounding southern towns Oranjemund, Keetmanshoop, Aus, Aussenkehr and Lüderitz.
The Rosh Pinah New Year’s Bash is hosted by Skorpion Zinc and Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation, the town’s two zinc mines that are the reason for the town’s existence in this remote southern corner. The festivities were held at the Skorpion Zinc Sports Park.
The entertainment included fun activities for children, a colourful carnival parade, a music festival and a spectacular fireworks display. Entrance to the event was free as all costs were covered by the two mines.
