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Rosh Pinah
Located in
Namibia :: South Namibia
:: Rosh Pinah
Category:
Places :: Town Small
IN 1963, A GERMAN-BORN JEW named Mose Kohan, discovered zinc in the Huns Mountains. This prospector’s lucky find turned
out be one of the most important sources of lead and zinc in the country. Somewhat appropriately, the name Rosh Pinah
is a Hebrew biblical term for cornerstone. Mining continues near to the town to this day, with a heavily-automated
plant that produces close to 200 000 tons of zinc concentrate every 24 hours. At the time of writing, primary ownership
of the mine had recently passed to Appian Capital Advisory LLP.
Rosh Pinah lies sandwiched between the Ai-Ais / Richtersveld Transfrontier Park to the east and the Sperrgebiet on the coast to the west. As a mining town, Rosh Pinah offers many facilities and services that an overland traveller will find useful.
| Address : | South Namibia, Namibia | ||
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| Cellphone Reception : | Intermittent | Main Cellular Network : | MTC. LEO |
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| Facilities : | Shopping Centre, Shops, General Dealer | ||||
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| Police Telephone : | +264(0)63 274 597 |
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| Doctor Telephone : | +264(0)63 274 911(Sidadi Private Clinic) |
| Towing Service Telephone : | +264(0)81 122 3491/+264(0)81 262 4107 |
| Petrol Type : | LRP/ULP |
| Other Facilities : | Mine/Quarry. Bar/s. School/s. Government Services. Veterinarian/Animal Hospital. |
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| Closest Main Route : | C13 |
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FUEL:
Take note: Garage or Petrol cards will no longer be accepted as a legal tender for purchase of fuel, spares or repairs in Namibia.
Cash, Debit and Credit cards are legal payment instruments, but many fuel stations choose NOT to accept Debit and/or Credit cards. But generally credit cards are accepted at garages in bigger and touristy towns. Take extra cash with still in case!
HEALTHCARE:
The number for the Sidadi Private Clinic is the same as for the doctor: +264(0)63 274 911, a/h +264(0)81 128 0098.
ROAD INFO:
Info on the road C13/D212 between Aussenkehr and Rosh Pinah: is usually a good gravel road, stunning scenery. Note that the road has had problems in the past with heavy rains and when the Fish River comes down in flood.
SHOPS & SERVICES:
There is a supermarket with butchery and bakery and a bottle store.
TOW INS
Trentyre does 24 hour road side assistance in case of a break down: +264(0)81 122 3491/+264(0)81 262 4107
The public road from Rosh Pinah to Aussenkehr traverses the Ai-Ais National Park. This scenic dirt road hugs the Orange River for the most part and have many spots worthy of a lunch or picnic stop. Note that this road is prone to flooding in the rainy season.
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