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The Namibian
… , Water and LandReform, represented by Deputy Minister Honourable Ruthy Masake,Honourable Modestus Amutse, Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy,Honourable Indileni Daniel, Minister of Environment,Forestry and TourismHonourable Nathalia /Goagoses, Governor of the Erongo Region …
Dr. Benonia Rafael Commends Partners Behind SUNAM Desalination Project LaunchWindhoek Observer
Renthia Kaimbi Education stakeholders from across the Erongo Region have gathered in Swakopmund last week for a high-level conference to confront the region’s declining academic performance and chart a strategic path toward reclaiming its status as a beacon of educational excelle …
OBSERVER COASTAL | Erongo education stakeholders confront decline in academic performanceInformanté
… The development of Sekelduin Substation is one such key investment for NamPower as this project is NamPower’s proactive response to the growing energy needs of the Erongo Region, which are driven by ongoing economic development, industrial expansion, and population growth,” Haulo …
NamPower inaugurates first-ever digital substation in AfricaWindhoek Observer
… In the Erongo Region, NamPower and Erongo RED are jointly funding the 220/66kV Erongo Substation at an estimated cost of N$170 million to increase and stabilise electricity supply in one of Namibia’s fastest-growing economic regions. …
NamPower advances major grid expansion under transmission master planNew Era
… However, the same cannot be said about Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses, who has earned praise from Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader Job Amupanda. “Natalia /Goagoses was once a chief regional officer of the Erongo region. …
/Goagoses taking Erongo to Promised LandThe Namibian
Swakopmund, Erongo Region. 19 June 2026. …
Vice President Lucia Witbooi Opens National Youth Council General AssemblyInformanté
… In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture said proceedings at the assembly, which has been underway in the Erongo Region since 19 June, were disrupted on Saturday by what it described as “unacceptable, unruly conduct a …
Nine injured as youth vote haltedInformanté
Staff Reporter THE Governor of the Erongo Region, Nathalia /Goagoses, has said regional leadership is actively working to address water supply instability affecting parts of the region, expressing optimism that a planned second desalination plant will help reduce pressure on exis …
/Goagoses assures action on Erongo’s water challenges as second desalination plant construction nearsInformanté
Staff Reporter THE Governor of the Erongo Region, Nathalia /Goagoses, has warned those responsible for veld fires that they will face prosecution if caught. …
/Goagoses issues stern warning over veld fires in Erongo RegionWindhoek Observer
… The address, themed “Advancing the Erongo Region Towards the Realisation of Vision 2030,” echoed the national vision while highlighting regional achievements and shortcomings. …
OBSERVER COASTAL | Erongo SORA decries 33.7% education pass rate and rising road fatalitiesLondon-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.
14 hours ago · Informanté →
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.
14 hours ago · Informanté →
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 →
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 →
Deep Yellow is evaluating government support, convertible bonds, strategic debt and equity to fund its Tumas uranium project in Erongo Region, with a final investment decision expected in the fourth quarter of this year. The company has completed earthworks and substantially advanced engineering and procurement, with detailed engineering 79% complete and major process plant equipment 76% tendered as of 30 June 2026.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A National Council committee investigating Namibia's road-crash crisis found that shortages of traffic officers, weak enforcement, dangerous roads, and delayed emergency response are driving fatalities beyond reckless driving alone. Between January 19 and August 19, 1,905 crashes resulted in 3,592 casualties and 304 deaths across regions.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine's revenue from uranium sales rose 71% to US$304.3 million in the year ended 30 June 2026, with production volumes increasing 61% to 4.82 million pounds of uranium oxide and the average realised price rising to US$70 per pound. The Namibia operation generated US$45.5 million in profit before income tax and finance costs, compared with a loss in the previous year.
30 August 2026 · Informanté →
Police in Erongo Region are seeking public assistance in locating Zachary Mannecky Enrico Anieb, aged 24, who went missing on 26 August 2026 at Kuisebmond. He has a mental health condition and was last seen in a cream hoodie, black tracksuit and sandals.
29 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police in Erongo Region are seeking public assistance in locating a 15-year-old Grade 8 learner from Mondesa who left home on 25 August 2026 and left a note indicating suicidal thoughts. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Inspector Cletius Kabuku at 081 391 0671 or the nearest police station.
27 August 2026 · Informanté →
Sintana Energy has agreed to acquire a 44% interest in Maravilla Oil and Gas, giving it an indirect 35% stake in Petroleum Exploration Licence 37 in the offshore Walvis Basin. The deal, valued at US$6.5 million, includes a N$1 million community donation to Erongo Region and is subject to regulatory approvals.
27 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 41-year-old man was found dead in his Kramersdorf unit in Swakopmund between 19–21 August. Police have opened an inquest; no foul play is suspected.
23 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
According to the Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police, 4,965 gender-based violence cases were recorded during the 2025/2026 financial year, with Khomas Region reporting the highest number at 685 cases. The police clarified that previous reports of more than 18,500 cases represented a cumulative four-year figure, not annual data.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
A parliamentary standing committee is assessing employment conditions in Namibia's wholesale and retail sectors in Erongo, where labour hire practices and middlemen are reportedly contributing to worker exploitation and poverty. Union representatives have called for a review of the Labour Act to address provisions allowing these practices to continue.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Bannerman Energy is targeting a workforce comprising more than 80% Namibian employees as it prepares to advance the Etango Uranium Project towards future operations, with focus on local skills development, environmental management and community investment as part of new sustainability priorities for 2027.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, following an oversight visit to mining sites in Erongo Region, calls for urgent legislative and institutional reforms to address challenges and unlock the potential of Namibia's small-scale mining sector. Key issues include disputes between Exclusive Prospecting Licence holders and mining claim holders, and the need to amend mineral laws to formally recognize small-scale mining as integral to socio-economic development.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Katora community in Dâures constituency is demanding a 5% stake in the Kokoseb gold mine project, saying the community should directly benefit from mining on its ancestral land and calling for recognition as the legitimate host community and a benefit-sharing agreement covering employment, procurement, and development.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The European Union announced in May a partnership with London-listed mining company Andrada to fund a N$74-million lithium extraction pilot project at Andrada's Uis mine in Erongo. The project, called ProLith, aims to test whether petalite—a lithium-containing mineral found at Uis—can be cost-efficiently processed into lithium for electric vehicle batteries using an alkaline leeching process that requires less energy than traditional spodumene processing.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A 37-year-old Namibian man, Vatileni Jeremia Shinoomwenyo, was discovered in a pool of blood at the gateway of Mondesa Police Barracks in Swakopmund and transported to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police are investigating the incident as a murder, with head injuries observed on the victim.
6 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Water Corporation has commenced the final stage of rehabilitation of the Kuiseb–Collector 2–Schwarzkuppe–Swakopmund pipeline system in the Erongo Region, with the N$83.9 million project expected to be completed within 12 months. The work, jointly funded by the German Government and Namibian Government, will replace remaining priority sections of the pipeline originally commissioned in 1974.
1 August 2026 · Informanté →
Construction has begun on the replacement of the Omdel–Wlotzkasbaken Pipeline in the Erongo Region, with a construction value exceeding N$86 million and completion expected within the next year. The project is jointly funded by KfW Development Bank and the Namibian government through the Water Sector Support Programme Phase 1.
1 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's mining sector, from ancient copper extraction to modern diamonds and uranium, contributes approximately 13–14% of GDP and generates more than 60% of export earnings in many years. The article questions whether Namibia has captured the full value of its mineral wealth over more than a century of industrial mining.
31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's National Council Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing held a stakeholder engagement in Erongo Region to address rising road accidents. Motor Vehicle Accident Fund statistics show 1,333 road crashes between January and June 2026 resulted in 2,273 injuries and 229 fatalities, prompting the committee to seek recommendations for reducing traffic accidents and assessing road safety regulations and enforcement mechanisms.
30 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has begun the final phase of an N$83.9 million pipeline replacement project to secure water supplies for more than 200,000 residents in the Erongo Region. The Schwarzekuppe–Swakopmund Pipeline Replacement Project will replace the remaining nine kilometres of a deteriorating 80-kilometre bulk water system that has supplied the coast since 1974.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Cabinet approved Namibia's hosting of the 33rd Southern African Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-33) in Swakopmund in August 2026. Climate experts from national meteorological services will develop a consensus seasonal climate outlook for regional and national stakeholders including emergency responders, farmers, and decision-makers.
29 July 2026 · Informanté →
Andrada Mining Limited has extended its identified lithium mineralized trend at Lithium Ridge Project by 50% to nine kilometres following surface sampling. Results confirmed high-grade lithium mineralization exceeding 3.5% lithium oxide, alongside tin and tantalum deposits across the Erongo Region project.
29 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian Police in Erongo Region are searching for Hitukwa Rafael Wakolele (29), who went missing on 25 July 2026 after taking his mother's red Jetour (registration N555RC) to the car wash in Mondesa and never returning; he has sent messages to his mother saying the vehicle is safe but remains unreachable.
28 July 2026 · Informanté →
Bannerman Energy reports its Etango Uranium Project in Erongo remains on schedule and within budget for early works, while the company expects to complete its US$321.5 million strategic financing and joint venture transaction with CNNC Overseas Limited during the third quarter of 2026, with a final investment decision on the project targeted shortly after.
28 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
NamWater defended its pricing model, stating that its tariffs have remained unchanged since 2019 despite rising operational costs, and argued that increases on household municipal accounts are largely the responsibility of local authorities rather than the state-owned utility. The corporation warned that supplying water below cost indefinitely would threaten its financial sustainability.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Navy engaged approximately 3,000 learners from Erongo schools at the Erongo Annual Career Fair in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund from 13–17 July 2026, presenting recruitment pathways, training programmes, and career opportunities in maritime defence.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
NamWater's Head of Public Relations argued the corporation has been considerate with water pricing, noting that tariffs have not been adjusted for more than five years despite operating on 2019 costs, while acknowledging the corporation has applied for tariff adjustments.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
Deep Yellow Limited has awarded two civil and concrete construction contracts worth N$391 million for its Tumas uranium project in Erongo, part of the company's strategy to remove execution risk and secure contractors ahead of its planned final investment decision in the fourth quarter of 2026.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →