The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, has embarked on an official visit to the Erongo Region to assess mining activities and advance government plans for natural resource beneficiation.

UNDP's Resident Representative to Namibia, Alka Bhatia, says that the organisation recognises the vital role that small-scale mining plays in Namibia's economy.

According to recent data, small-scale mining contributes significantly to the local economy, providing income for over 10,000 households.