Petrus !Ganeb Secondary School at Uis in the Erongo region has received 20 computers, a printer and essential networking equipment from the Swakop Uranium Foundation for a computer lab. …
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Swakop Uranium
Also known as: Swakop Uranium Foundation
Swakop Uranium Foundation — uranium mining company foundation donating to rural education and community development, including computer labs and livestock programmes in Erongo.
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- May 2026
… The facility, valued at over N$347,000, was donated by the Swakop Uranium Foundation and includes 20 computers, a printer, and essential networking infrastructure aimed at enhancing digital learning at the school. …
Minister highlights digital education push at Uis school computer lab launch- April 2026
… A number of companies, including Rössing and Swakop Uranium, have pledged support for the event. …
Africa open for business at Swakopmund- March 2026
… Swakop Uranium mine donated 630 goats and sheep to 48 beneficiaries in the Erongo region. …
Hope Farm beneficiaries multiply herds… The inauguration of the Hope Farm project signalled the commencement of a process rooted in partnership and shared conviction between Swakop Uranium and the ministry that rural livelihoods can be strengthened through practical, community-driven initiatives. …
Minister Inge Zaamwani at Hope Farm handover at UsakosThe Hope Farm Project in the Erongo region received additional livestock on Monday as part of a joint initiative between the agriculture ministry and Swakop Uranium Foundation. …
Additional livestock given to farmers at Hope Farm Project… However, in recent years the state, through NamWater, opted to form a company with Swakop Uranium to run the desalination plant. …
Govt gets 30% in desalination plant while Chinese state-owned giant gets 70%- February 2026
… The government will hold a 30% stake through NamWater, while private partner Swakop Uranium will own the remaining 70%. …
N$2.1b desalination plant …NamWater 30%, Swakop Uranium 70%… The Swakop Uranium–NamWater desalination partnership secures water for mining and communities, while the Rössing Uranium and Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine expansions strengthen Namibia’s uranium and base metals position. …
Statement by Gaudentia Kröhne, deputy minister of industries, mines and energy at Namibia showcase session at Africa Mining Indaba 2026… Expansion projects at Rossing Uranium and Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine are consolidating the country’s position in uranium and base metals, while a desalination partnership between Swakop Uranium and NamWater is securing critical water supply for mining and communities. …
Namibia takes aim as Africa’s next mining and energy powerhouse …Kröhne frames mineral wealth as strategic lever for industrialisation
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Swakop Uranium Foundation donates computer lab to rural school
The News
Petrus !Ganeb Secondary School at Uis in the Erongo region received 20 computers, a printer, and networking equipment valued at N$347,000 from the Swakop Uranium Foundation. Education minister Sanet Steenkamp said the donation supports the foundation's ten-year commitment to bridging the digital divide in Namibian schools, particularly in rural areas.
Why it matters
Swakop Uranium Foundation's N$347,000 computer lab donation addresses digital divide in rural education.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 9 May
Swakop Uranium Foundation donates computer lab to rural school
Petrus !Ganeb Secondary School at Uis in the Erongo region received 20 computers, a printer, and networking equipment valued at N$347,000 from the Swakop Uranium Foundation. Education minister Sanet Steenkamp said the donation supports the foundation's ten-year commitment to bridging the digital divide in Namibian schools, particularly in rural areas.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 6 May
Minister opens computer lab, pledges digital education expansion
The Education Minister inaugurated a computer laboratory at Petrus !Ganeb Secondary School in Uis, donated by Swakop Uranium Foundation with 20 computers and networking infrastructure. The minister reaffirmed government commitment to digital education through partnerships while acknowledging persistent technology access gaps in rural areas.
6 May 2026 · Informanté →
Saturday 25 April
Africa Economic Leadership Council to host trade expo at Swakopmund
The Africa Economic Leadership Council will hold a three-day Invest in Africa Trade Expo and business summit in Swakopmund from 28 to 30 May, aiming to connect African entrepreneurs and businesses and unpack opportunities in sectors including oil and gas, natural resources, and minerals beneficiation as part of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 27 March
Hope Farm livestock project shows growth after first year
The Hope Farm project, launched by Swakop Uranium a year ago, has successfully grown its herds despite challenging conditions in Erongo; 48 beneficiaries (22 women and 26 men) who received 630 goats and sheep have increased their stock to 1,248 animals through the revolving model that requires beneficiaries to return livestock to support new participants.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 26 March
Minister Zaamwani celebrates Hope Farm livestock distribution in Usakos
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani oversaw the official handover of Hope Farm project phase II in Erongo, which has supported 48 farmers (including 22 women) with 1,008 goats and sheep through cooperatives. The initial herd grew from 630 to 751 animals in one production cycle, demonstrating successful management and beneficiary commitment to improved practices.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 24 March
Hope Farm Project hands over livestock in phase two
The Hope Farm Project in Erongo, a joint initiative by the agriculture ministry and Swakop Uranium Foundation, handed over additional small stock to farmers on Monday in its second phase. The revolving programme, which has benefited 48 farmers so far with over 1,000 goats and sheep, requires beneficiaries to return a portion of their herd after two years to support new participants.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 15 March
Political backlash over Chinese majority stake in desalination plant
Opposition MPs and analysts have criticized the government's agreement to give China General Nuclear Power Group a 70% controlling stake in a N$3-billion coastal desalination plant while the state retains only 30%, raising concerns about water sovereignty and affordability for poor Namibians. NamWater and Swakop Uranium defended the joint venture structure as necessary to finance critical infrastructure while maintaining public sector participation.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 20 February
N$2.1bn desalination plant planned in Erongo region
NamWater and Swakop Uranium will jointly develop a new desalination plant in Erongo, with the government holding a 30% stake and the uranium miner 70%, at a cost of N$2.1 billion based on a 2021 feasibility study. Construction is expected to begin in June 2026 and be completed by mid-2028, adding 20 million cubic metres of water annually to meet growing demand from the mining sector.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 17 February
Deputy minister pitches Namibia as uranium and mining hub
Namibia's deputy minister of industries, mines and energy told the Africa Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town that Namibia offers stable mining conditions and positions itself as a strategic partner in the global energy transition, with uranium production complemented by offshore oil and gas, renewable energy, and green hydrogen. The minister highlighted investment-ready projects and commitments to beneficiation, artisanal mining support, and sustainable development.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 February
Namibia pitches itself as Africa's mining and energy hub
At the 2026 Africa Mining Indaba, Deputy Minister Kröhne positioned Namibia as a stable, investor-ready destination seeking mineral beneficiation partnerships rather than raw material exports alone. The strategy emphasizes policy certainty, renewable energy, green hydrogen, and leveraging the country's uranium, diamonds, and offshore discoveries to power industrial growth and regional energy security.
13 February 2026 · New Era →