Leaders in Namibia’s Erongo Region are urging urgent measures to harness the economic opportunities at Uis, focusing on tourism, mining, and community empowerment.

The Namibia Mineworkers Investment Company has reported growth, improved performance, and increased profits over the past financial year. Its board chairperson, Shavuka Mbidhi, made the announcement at a stakeholders engagement.

The long-awaited Omaruru Technical and Vocational Education and Training Centre is moving closer to reality, with training expected to begin in July.

The United States of America is moving to expand cooperation with Namibia in energy, mining, and infrastructure, following engagements led by the U.S. ambassador to Namibia, John Giordano, across Washington and Windhoek.

The Minister of Mines and Energy has confirmed that his office is aware of an incident in which a small-scale miner was reportedly buried alive in the Kunene Region earlier this month.

South African Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe called on the 54 African nations to 'speak with one voice' when negotiating with the European Union, noting that continental unity is not merely a slogan but a 'strategic imperative'.

The ||Kharas Governor has officially kicked off a youth and industry symposium in Lüderitz - a conversation that focuses on mining, oil and gas and the green hydrogen sectors that reshape Namibia's economic future.

Türkiye has expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Namibia in the mining, textiles, and construction sectors.

This follows the completion of 118 projects by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), covering key areas such as health, education, and agriculture.

The Minister of International Relations and Trade (MIRT), Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has called on the business community in the Kunene Region to step out of their comfort zones and take advantage of the region's untapped economic potential, particularly in the mining and tourism sectors.

Erongo Region Governor, Natalia |Goagoses, has raised concerns over the issuing of Exclusive Prospecting Licenses (EPLs), which she said are issued without proper consultation with targeted communities.