Author: Maihapa Ndjavera (Maihapa Ndjavera )

The In Situ Leach (ISL) mining method can be defined as the extraction of uranium from the host sandstone by chemical solutions, and the recovery of uranium at the surface.

Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday urged Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) staff not to be tempted with dishonesty simply because of the precious commodity they handle. 

President Hage Geingob has encouraged government ministries to work faster on the implementation modalities to accelerate the realisation of beneficiation of Namibia’s minerals for a sustainable economic and social development.

In its preliminary findings, the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) yesterday pronounced itself on the proposed acquisition of Kansai Plascon Africa (KPAL) and Kansai Plascon East Africa (KPEA) by AkzoNobel.

A significant loophole exists in Namibia’s procurement process.

President Hage Geingob yesterday bemoaned the historical dominance of the Bretton Woods financial institutions, whose modus operandi he said is built on loan conditionalities and political prescriptions which has, at times, bordered on disregard for national sovereignty. 

AN AUDIO clip circulating on social media, apparently under an organisation called the National Ownership Association, is calling for a peaceful demonstration against the country’s commercial banks. 

Economist Robin Sherbourne this week said an increase in the number of Namibians seeking asylum in other countries is a reflection of poor domestic economic performance. 

PRESIDENT Hage Geingob is in South Africa to participate in the BRICS-Africa Outreach and the BRICS Plus Dialogues. 

INTERNATIONAL relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday confirmed that Namibia is for the first-time attending the BRICS summit to observe the proceedings without actual participation.