The entire area along the shore of the Atlantic Ocean was proclaimed restricted (the Sperrgebiet) in 1908 due to the occurrence of alluvial diamonds.

Hans Merensky and other prospectors assumed that the northern shore on South West African territory would also have diamonds.

[3] Production of mainly gem-quality diamonds has remained approximately 2 million carats (400 kg) per year since inception of the mine, mainly through improvements in technology.

In the second half of the 20th century, Oranjemund featured a large recreational complex with swimming pool, cinema, restaurants and bars.

[3] Oranjemund features a border post to Alexander Bay, South Africa via the Ernest Oppenheimer Bridge over the Orange River.

Today Oranjemund is connected to Rosh Pinah via a tarred road along the Namibian shore of the Orange River.

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), an opposition party formed in August 2020, gained 737 votes and also three seats.