A Future Built On Sustainability Today

Talking sustainability as an approach to life, business and the longevity of a town, in this episode of the MYD Earth Show we speak to Charnelle Fortuin and Emilie Iyambo. Charnelle is the Sustainability Coordinator and Emilie is the Senior Sustainability Officer at Namdeb Diamond Corporation, based in the town of Oranjemund. The two share on sustainability, why it’s necessary …

Leaving as Little a Mark

In this episode of the MYD Earth Show we speak to Julien Cloete, about rehabilitation and mining. Julien is the Environmental Management Coordinator for Rehabilitation at Namdeb Diamond Corporation, based in Oranjemund, and has been working on projects of rehabilitation in the Sperrgebiet National Park. “I am very excited about it because I am a true ‘greenie’ at heart. Often times legal …

Community Growth in the Desert

In the Southern corner of Namibia, where the Orange River meets the cold Atlantic Ocean, enclosed among rolling hills of desert sand, you’ll find the town of Oranjemund. On the outskirts of this town, you’ll find a story of community collaboration, solutions in an arid environment, a harvest of nutritious food, and the woman who brought it all together. Meeting …

Environmental Practices That Benefit

The MYD Earth Show recently travelled to Oranjemund in the South of Namibia to find out how mining can co-exist with protecting the environment. In this episode of the show, we speak to Nande Nickanor the Environmental Management Coordinator for Systems at Namdeb Diamond Corporation, based in the town of Oranjemund. “This is a process that we have been following …

Setting the Challenge for Mental Health Awareness

Intrepid adventurers’ are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime, a challenge that is also a metaphor for the battles faced in mental illness and the freedom that comes from asking for help. The two adventurers’ are Desmond Howard and Ian Daniel, friends who share a common history of battles with mental health and the dangers that surround …