George Botshiwe

Also known as: chamber president George Botshiwe · Mr. George Botshiwe

2026-02-242026-08-21

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March 2026
23 MarThe Namibian
Chamber president George Botshiwe said Namibia's decline is concerning and risks missing exploration capital
Source
“"Namibia's decline is particularly concerning at a time when strong mineral commodity prices are driving significant global investment into high-risk exploration. If Namibia is not seen as competitive and predictable, we risk missing out on exploration capital that is critical for discovering the mines of the future," chamber president George Botshiwe said.”
Policy uncertainty deters investments in mining
February 2026
24 FebThe Namibian
George Botshiwe said the donation reflects Navachab's commitment to education and training as a key pillar of corporate social responsibility
Source
“Speaking on behalf of managing director George Botshiwe, spokesperson McLyn Kasale said the donation reflects Navachab's commitment to education and training as a key pillar of its corporate social responsibility programme.”
Navachab Gold Mine donates N$250 000 to Nimt

Mining & Energy

Mining sector generates over N$64 billion in 2025 sales

The News

Namibia's mining sector generated more than N$64 billion in mineral sales in 2025, a 25% increase from N$51.3 billion in 2024, with uranium and gold offsetting a 9.4% contraction in overall mining activity and a slump in diamond markets. The Chamber of Mines says the sector's diversification away from traditional diamond dependence reflects its resilience and ongoing contribution to taxes, exports, and employment.

8 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 8 August

Mining sector generates over N$64 billion in 2025 sales
Namibia's mining sector generated more than N$64 billion in mineral sales in 2025, a 25% increase from N$51.3 billion in 2024, with uranium and gold offsetting a 9.4% contraction in overall mining activity and a slump in diamond markets. The Chamber of Mines says the sector's diversification away from traditional diamond dependence reflects its resilience and ongoing contribution to taxes, exports, and employment.
8 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 7 August

Mining sector employed 20,798 people in 2025
Chamber of Mines member companies employed 20,798 people during 2025, with 98% of permanent employees being Namibian citizens. Since 2013, mining companies invested approximately N$1.95 billion in corporate social investment projects and around N$1.82 billion in skills development and training between 2011 and 2025.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 5 August

President opens mining expo, emphasizes sector's growth role
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opened the 13th Chamber of Mines Mining Expo and Conference, themed "From Dialogue to Delivery: Assessing Progress in Creating Mining-Led Economic Growth and Employment Since NamPPF." The President stated that the mining sector remains one of Namibia's leading economic sectors towards Vision 2030.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 26 May

Mining sector paid N$7.8b in taxes in 2025
Namibia's mining sector paid N$7.8 billion in taxes to government in 2025, a 39% increase from N$5.6 billion in 2024, driven largely by corporate income tax from gold mining operations. Royalties rose 9% to N$2.5 billion and export levies increased 90% to N$685 million, while the mining sector's real value added contracted 9.4%.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 1 April

Mining chamber warns policy uncertainty damaging investor confidence
Namibia's mining competitiveness ranking fell sharply in the 2025 Fraser Institute survey, dropping from 30th to 51st globally and from 4th to 7th in Africa, as investor concerns about policy direction and regulatory clarity intensify. The Chamber of Mines attributes the decline to weakening perceptions of mining policy and governance, citing a proposed 51% local ownership requirement and new legislative changes as compounding investor uncertainty.
1 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 March

Bank of Namibia enters gold purchase deal with Navachab Mine
The Bank of Namibia has signed a gold purchase agreement with QKR Namibia Navachab to acquire locally produced gold, part of a broader programme to strengthen reserve assets, enhance financial resilience, and support the country's ability to respond to external shocks. The phased gold acquisition programme aligns with international reserve management standards and aims to support macroeconomic stability and national economic interests.
27 March 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 26 March

Bank of Namibia signs gold purchase deal with Navachab Mine
The Bank of Namibia has signed a gold purchase agreement with QKR Namibia Navachab to strengthen the country's financial reserves and implement a structured gold acquisition programme. The agreement aims to improve reserve management, enhance financial resilience, support retention of national resources, and help the economy respond to external shocks.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
Karibib Health Centre construction begins, completion targeted in 2028
The N$120 million Karibib Health Centre is under construction with groundwork underway and completion planned for 2028. The facility will be built in phases and handed over to the government as a public health facility, addressing gaps in healthcare services for residents who currently travel to nearby towns for urgent care.
26 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 24 March

Namibia's mining investment appeal falls to 51st place globally
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has warned that the country's mining investment attractiveness has dropped sharply in the 2025 Fraser Institute survey, falling from 30th to 51st place out of jurisdictions ranked, citing policy uncertainty including proposed 51% local ownership requirements and planned legislation on water, environment and minerals as key concerns. The government has since clarified there is no fixed local ownership requirement, aiming to restore investor confidence.
24 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 23 March

Namibia's mining investment attractiveness drops sharply due to policy uncertainty
According to the Fraser Institute's 2025 survey, Namibia's mining investment attractiveness index fell from 66 to 56, dropping its global ranking from 30th to 51st place. Industry leaders and analysts attribute the decline to uncertainty over local ownership requirements, delays in policy implementation, and concerns about new regulatory frameworks.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 24 February

Navachab Gold Mine donates equipment to mining institute
QKR Navachab Gold Mine has donated mechanical training equipment valued at N$250,000 to the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology's Arandis Campus. The mine said the donation reflects its commitment to education and technical skills development through its corporate social responsibility programme.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →