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58-year-old law governs mine safety in Namibia
Namibia's mining industry continues to operate under health and safety regulations established by the Mines, Works and Minerals Ordinance, 1968 (Ordinance No. 20 of 1968), with a m...
Namibian Sun4 Aug 2026, 10:05 pm

OUTDATED: Chamber of Mines president George Botshiwe. Photo: Chamber of Mines Namibia
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58-year-old law governs mine safety in Namibia

Wonder Guchu
14 Hours Ago - 2026-08-05 00:05:00
Namibia's mining industry continues to operate under health and safety regulations established by the Mines, Works and Minerals Ordinance, 1968 (Ordinance No. 20 of 1968), with a modern replacement unable to take effect until parliament passes the long-awaited Minerals Bill.

Originally published by Namibian Sun on 4 Aug 2026, 10:05 pm. View original article

