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Erongo region

2023-07-162026-10-22

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September 2026
29 SeptInformanté
… The Chemicals and Basic Materials sector saw a single project in Erongo Region, generating 30 permanent jobs with an investment of N$450 million. …
Close to 10 000 jobs created by Ministry of Trade initiatives
29 SeptThe Namibian
… He was allegedly preparing to flee to the Erongo region when police apprehended him. …
Shiweda murder fugitive arrested at Oshakati
29 SeptWindhoek Observer
… The Erongo Region accounted for five of those projects, with N$10.99 billion invested and 2,080 jobs created,” she said Matundu further said a project in the chemicals and basic materials sector generated 30 permanent jobs from an investment of N$450 million, while a digital and …
MIRT’s 9 343 jobs claim challenged
28 SeptThe Namibian
… The Erongo region accounted for N$37.73 billion of that investment, and 4 050 jobs. …
Trade ministry’s 9 000 jobs questioned
28 SeptInformanté
… The removal of the mining equipment, it was argued, had been detrimental to a criminal investigation dating back to November 2024, which had found that Xinfeng and Long Fire Investments were conducting unlawful mining activities in Daures Constituency near Uis, Erongo Region. …
High Court sets aside lock-out of Xinfeng from lithium mine
25 SeptInformanté
… De Klerk said that during 2024, it came to the attention of the Namibian Police that Xinfeng and Long Fire Investments were conducting unlawful mining activities in Daures Constituency near Uis, Erongo Region. …
Chinese mining company Xinfeng takes NAMPOL to court after being locked out of mining site
23 SeptThe Namibian
Usakos has recorded the Erongo region’s highest child malnutrition incidence rate over the past three years, driven by widespread poverty and systemic healthcare gaps. …
Usakos child malnutrition rate spikes despite fewer cases
23 SeptWindhoek Observer
CHAMWE KAIRA Osino Gold Exploration and Mining (Pty) Ltd has received environmental clearance to abstract groundwater from the Kranzberg Aquifer in Usakos for use as a water supply option for its Twin Hills Mine in the Erongo Region. …
Osino gets environmental clearance for Kranzberg groundwater supply
22 SeptWindhoek Observer
… The fourth team will engage producers in southern Kunene from 21 to 25 September and then move to the Erongo Region from 28 September to 2 October. …
Outreach targets EU market access for communal cattle
21 SeptThe Namibian
… visited the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground on 18 September 2026: Pijoo Nganate – Omaheke Region Immanuel Shikongo – Omusati Region Julius Hambyuka Hamunyela – Kavango East Region John Khamuseb – Otjozondjupa Region Kadiva Hamutumwa – Ohangwena Region Natalia /Goagoses – Erongo Region …
Regional governors visit FNB Namibia Cricket Ground

Mining & Energy

Elevate Uranium's resource inventory reaches 181 million pounds

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Elevate Uranium Limited has increased its global uranium mineral resource inventory to 181 million pounds of uranium oxide following resource drilling in Namibia and Australia and progress at its pilot plant in Erongo. The company's beneficiation technology rejected 88% of waste mass while recovering 79% of uranium, with potential to reduce processing infrastructure requirements.

20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 20 October

Elevate Uranium's resource inventory reaches 181 million pounds
Elevate Uranium Limited has increased its global uranium mineral resource inventory to 181 million pounds of uranium oxide following resource drilling in Namibia and Australia and progress at its pilot plant in Erongo. The company's beneficiation technology rejected 88% of waste mass while recovering 79% of uranium, with potential to reduce processing infrastructure requirements.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 16 October

Global nuclear expansion driving long-term uranium demand growth
Growing energy security priorities and artificial intelligence expansion are strengthening support for nuclear power. Thirty-eight countries have endorsed a COP28 pledge to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050, with China, India, and the United States all planning significant reactor expansion programmes.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 15 October

Langer Heinrich produces one million pounds uranium in Q3
Paladin Energy's Langer Heinrich Mine in the Erongo Region produced one million pounds of uranium oxide in the quarter ended 30 September 2026, with output affected by planned maintenance, mining conditions, and low plant inventory. Production costs increased to US$61.60 per pound, though mining performance improved in September as work in the J Pit advanced.
15 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 14 October

Corruption poses threat to Namibia's oil and gas potential
An opinion piece warning that Namibia risks squandering oil and gas wealth through corruption, citing Anti-Corruption Commission director-general Bryan Eiseb's warning that weak institutions and compromised oversight could divert resource wealth from public benefit. The ACC reported an accumulated caseload of 94 corruption matters in Erongo Region, with 20 cases reported in two financial years under review.
14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Bannerman Energy spends N$428m on Etango uranium project
Bannerman Energy has spent more than N$428.2 million on local procurement, construction contracts and service providers as its Etango uranium project in the Erongo region advances, with bulk earthworks approximately 99% complete and concrete construction packages about 86% complete.
14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 9 October

Bannerman Energy's Etango uranium project needs over US$353m
Bannerman Energy says pre-production funding in excess of US$353 million will likely be required for its Etango Uranium Project in Namibia, with potential sourcing through share dilution, partial project sale, or joint venture. The greenfield project has an offtake arrangement and strategic partnership with China National Nuclear Corporation.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 8 October

Bannerman Energy seeks shareholder approval for capital placement, executive pay
Uranium developer Bannerman Energy is holding an AGM on 5 November 2026 to seek shareholder approval for ratification of a A$124 million capital placement completed in September 2026, and to vote on updated executive incentive frameworks as the company transitions from explorer to active producer.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 3 October

Karibib–Usakos road and traffic circle officially opened
The upgraded Karibib–Usakos Road and Usakos Traffic Circle in Erongo Region have been officially opened by Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi, marking a milestone in regional connectivity and safety. The minister warned road users to adhere to traffic regulations and cautioned truck drivers against overloading, saying the practice could damage the million-dollar investment.
3 October 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 30 September

Deep Yellow reports environmental, social performance at Tumas
Australian uranium developer Deep Yellow has released its 2026 Sustainability Report detailing environmental, radiation safety and social performance at its Tumas Uranium Project in Erongo Region ahead of a final investment decision. The company reports converting 211.3 hectares of land cumulatively, withdrawing 47.6 megalitres of saline groundwater for Namibian operations, and commissioning additional biodiversity and environmental studies expected to be completed in 2027 to meet international compliance standards.
30 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 29 September

Public consultations on lotteries and gambling regulation amendments scheduled
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has scheduled public consultations on proposed amendments to lotteries and gambling regulations in six regions from 5 to 14 October. Key amendments include standardised application and registration fees, a 5% monitoring fee on net monthly income, a 1% maintenance fee on gross income for a Central Electronic Monitoring System, and coordination with the Namibia Revenue Agency to address undeclared operators and winners.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
Ministry of Trade reports 9,343 jobs created via initiatives
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade announced that 28 projects with N$66.85 billion in collective investment have created 9,343 permanent jobs. The update follows a presidential pledge to create 500,000 jobs over five years through private and public sector efforts.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
Fugitive in Shiweda murder case arrested at Oshakati
Police arrested a murder fugitive wanted in connection with prosecutor Justine Shiweda's death. The suspect is also linked to an N$56,000 robbery near Bank Windhoek at Oshakati and allegedly sent threatening messages to journalists and officers investigating the case.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
MIRT's 9,343 jobs claim disputed by opposition shadow minister
The ministry of international relations and trade claims investment projects linked to its initiatives created 9,343 permanent jobs across 28 projects attracting N$66.85 billion, but opposition shadow minister Rodney Cloete argues only 951 permanent jobs were actually recorded.
29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 28 September

Trade ministry's 9 343 jobs claim faces parliamentary scrutiny
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade reported facilitating 28 portfolio projects that attracted N$66.85 billion in investment and created 9 343 permanent jobs, but the figures faced parliamentary opposition questioning over data accuracy and timeline verifiability. Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said the ministry's role is to facilitate job creation through trade and investment, with projects spanning agriculture, mining, renewable energy, tourism, real estate, chemicals and digital services.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
High Court invalidates police lock-out of Xinfeng lithium plant
The High Court set aside the Namibian Police's lock-down of Chinese mining company Xinfeng Investments' lithium beneficiation plant in Uis, finding that the warrant cited incorrect sections of the Criminal Procedure Act. The court ordered Xinfeng and Long Fire Investments be restored to possession of the plant and containers within 24 hours.
28 September 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 25 September

Chinese mining firm Xinfeng sues over Uis site lockout
Chinese-owned Xinfeng Mining and its Namibian partner Long Fire Investments have filed an urgent High Court application against the Minister of Home Affairs and police officers, seeking restoration of possession of a lithium beneficiation plant and containers in Uis from which they were locked out on 10 September by the Namibian Police Force. The company claims the locking occurred without court order or statutory authority and that a warrant used to seize mining equipment was applied beyond its terms.
25 September 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 23 September

Usakos shows highest malnutrition rate in Erongo region
Usakos recorded the Erongo region's highest child malnutrition incidence rate over the past three years despite recording fewer cases than larger districts, driven by widespread poverty and systemic healthcare gaps. The district's incidence rate was 7.2% in 2024, 5.3% in 2025, and 4% between January and July 2026, compared to the regional rate of 3.7%, 3.9%, and 2.5% respectively.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Osino receives environmental clearance for Kranzberg groundwater extraction
Osino Gold Exploration and Mining has received environmental clearance to abstract groundwater from the Kranzberg Aquifer in Usakos for water supply at its Twin Hills Mine in the Erongo Region. The Environmental Clearance Certificate was granted on 3 September by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism's directorate of environmental affairs.
23 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 22 September

Ministry launches outreach on EU cattle export requirements
The ministry of agriculture, water and land reform, with the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, Directorate of Veterinary Services, and Namibia National Farmers Union has launched a two-week nationwide outreach campaign starting 21 September to help communal livestock producers south of the Veterinary Cordon Fence meet EU market access requirements, including 90-day residency in Namibia's FMD-free zone and 40 days on a single registered farm before slaughter.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 21 September

Regional governors visit FNB Namibia Cricket Ground
Cricket Namibia hosted regional governors at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground on 18 September to share insights on sports facility development, construction costs, maintenance, and revenue generation models. The governors are tasked with commencing construction of 28 multi-purpose sports facilities across Namibia.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 18 September

Malnutrition hospitalises 95 children in Erongo in first seven months of 2026
Between January and July 2026, 95 children under five in Erongo Region were hospitalised due to malnutrition, with seven deaths recorded. The Chief Health Programme Officer noted that hospital admissions represent only part of the malnutrition problem, as 418 children under five were diagnosed with malnutrition region-wide during the same period.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian police seek help locating missing teenager
The Namibian Police in Erongo Region are appealing for public assistance in locating 19-year-old Roxenne Gamiros, who was last seen on 14 September at approximately 22:30 in Kuisebmond and has not returned home.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 17 September

Otjihanameva residents without water for two months
Residents of Otjihanameva in Erongo region have been without reliable water supply for more than two months, forcing them to travel nearly 12km for water. Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian Aloisius Kangulu raised the matter as an urgent oral question to the prime minister in the National Assembly, calling for emergency water supplies and a technical plan to restore permanent supply.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Bannerman raises N$1.43 billion for Etango uranium project
Australian uranium developer Bannerman Energy issued 31 million new shares at A$4.00 each to raise A$124 million (N$1.43 billion) for development of its Etango uranium project in Namibia's Erongo Region. The fully permitted project, with a mineral resource of 207 million pounds of uranium and a planned mine life of more than 15 years, has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study and tested its heap leaching process through a demonstration plant.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 14 September

Green fertiliser project secures N$58.1m for Erongo development
The Dâures Green Fertiliser Project in Erongo Region has received US$3.6 million (about N$58.1 million) in development funding to advance large-scale green ammonia and fertiliser production using solar and wind resources. The project is expected to create 115 permanent jobs and avoid approximately 48,000 tonnes of annual carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.
14 September 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 7 September

US Ambassador denied entry to National Fisheries Indaba
US Ambassador John Giordano was denied entry to the National Fisheries Indaba in Walvis Bay on Friday because he had not been invited to the paid-for event and was not listed on the guest list. The denial was based on protocol rules preventing entry after the president had already been seated.
7 September 2026 · New Era →
IDC sells 10.48% stake in Rössing Uranium due to sanctions
The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa is disposing of its approximately 10.48% stake in Namibia's Rössing Uranium Limited because some of Rössing's shareholders are subject to international sanctions, which conflicts with IDC's internal policies and lender requirements. The disposal process has generated 35 expressions of interest but remains ongoing.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 6 September

Andrada targets 2028–2029 production at Lithium Ridge project
London-listed Andrada Mining is accelerating exploration and development at its Lithium Ridge project in Namibia's Erongo Region, targeting production by 2028 or 2029 to capitalise on an anticipated recovery in lithium demand. The company plans to advance drilling, define resources and reserves, and complete a Definitive Feasibility Study.
6 September 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 3 September

Cabinet clarifies mining framework to balance growth with environmental protection
The opinion piece argues that Namibia's Cabinet approach to creating a clearer mining framework, including in sensitive areas, strikes a balance between expanding uranium extraction and maintaining environmental standards. The author contends that responsible mining is a national imperative and that existing operations in Erongo demonstrate resource extraction and environmental protection can coexist.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 2 September

Cabinet's mining framework balances economic growth and environmental protection
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's Cabinet engagement on mining policy clarifies the framework for resource extraction, including in sensitive areas, enabling economic benefits for communities while maintaining environmental and safety standards. The author contends that uranium operations have demonstrated responsible mining is achievable and that policy clarity removes investment uncertainty.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →