NAMIBIA ECONOMY EXPECTED TO GROW 2.1% IN 2026

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Namibia's economy is expected to grow by 2.1% this year before strengthening to 2.8% in 2027. 

The Bank of Namibia says the recovery will be supported by improved agricultural output, strong uranium mining and continued growth in wholesale and retail trade and construction.

NAMIBIAN DELEGATION TOURS RUSSIAN URANIUM MINE

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A Namibian delegation comprising farmers, engineers, environmental specialists, students and media practitioners recently toured Russia's Dalur uranium mine in the Kurgan region.

Uranium mining talks held in Omaheke Region

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The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism conducted stakeholder engagements in the Omaheke Region about the possible effects of uranium mining in the Leonardsville and Stampriet areas.

Traditional leaders in Aminuis critical about uranium mining

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Some traditional leaders in the Aminuis constituency are strongly opposed to the proposed mining of uranium along the Stampriet aquifer.

The leaders are of the opinion that they were not properly consulted in the matter.