Erongo hailed as economic, renewable energy leader
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Erongo Governor Neville Andre has praised the region for emerging, not only as Namibia's economic hub but also the leader in renewable energy initiatives.
Erongo Governor Neville Andre has praised the region for emerging, not only as Namibia's economic hub but also the leader in renewable energy initiatives.
A disturbing natural phenomenon has unfolded along Namibia's coastline where mass deaths among the marine populations occurred.
Hundreds, possibly thousands, of marine animals were seen floating lifeless in the shallow waters or washed up along the sand, painting a grim picture of an ecological disaster.
Rössing Uranium Board Chairperson Steve Galloway has warned that Namibia could face serious challenges if it fails to effectively manage its natural resources for the nation's benefit.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the importance of collective effort in driving Namibia's development, stating that there is no dream too big to be achieved.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid her first official visit to the Rössing Uranium Mine, where she highlighted the mining sector's vital role in driving economic transformation and uplifting the lives of Namibians.
The HyIron Oshivela Plant, the first carbon-neutral production site in Africa, located near Arandis in the Erongo Region, has been inaugurated.
This is a confirmation of Namibia's path towards green industrialisation.
Swakop Uranium has donated essential equipment for community policing and crime prevention initiatives in Walvis Bay, valued at N$139,000.
The donation includes computers, a laptop, printers, and gazebos.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete is advocating for a review of policies to ensure that the country and its citizens benefit fairly from their natural resources, rather than relying solely on donations or handouts from the mining sector.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy, Natangwe Ithete, has underscored the critical need for Namibians to fully benefit from the country’s abundant natural resources, particularly in regions like Erongo, which is rich in natural deposits.
The Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy has called for African nations to prioritise the production of their own electricity and be self-sufficient.