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Swakop Uranium

Also known as: Swakop Uranium Foundation

Uranium mining operator partnering with Namibian government on Husab mine; operates foundation funding education and rural development projects.

2023-11-122026-06-25
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  1. March 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Swakop Uranium Foundation is collaborating with the agriculture ministry on the Hope Farm Project in the Erongo region

    Source

    “The 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

  3. The Namibian

    Swakop Uranium is a subsidiary of state-owned China General Nuclear Power Group

    Source

    “Swakop Uranium is a subsidiary of the state-owned China General Nuclear Power Group.”

    Govt gets 30% in desalination plant while Chinese state-owned giant gets 70%
  4. February 2026

  5. New Era

    Swakop Uranium will own 70% stake in desalination plant

    Source

    “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%

  6. The Namibian

    Swakop Uranium–NamWater desalination partnership secures water for mining and communities

    Source

    “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

  7. New Era

    Swakop Uranium has partnership with NamWater for desalination securing water supply for mining and communities

    Source

    “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
  8. November 2023

  9. The Namibian

    Swakop Uranium said it lost about N$1.9 billion over two years because of water scarcity.

    Source

    “Swakop Uranium saying in 2020 it lost about N$1,9 billion over two years because of water scarcity.”

    Water Crisis is Disgraceful
Business

SUNAM desalination project launched with government and Chinese backing

The News

Dr. Benonia Rafael delivered a vote of thanks at the launch of the ERONGO SUNAM Desalination project, commending the Prime Minister and other government officials for their support. The project involves Chinese partners and is positioned as part of Namibia's water security and infrastructure-led growth priorities.

Why it matters

Major water security infrastructure project launched with Chinese partnership as part of government growth agenda.

6 hours ago · The Namibian →

Today

  1. SUNAM desalination project launched with government and Chinese backing

    Dr. Benonia Rafael delivered a vote of thanks at the launch of the ERONGO SUNAM Desalination project, commending the Prime Minister and other government officials for their support. The project involves Chinese partners and is positioned as part of Namibia's water security and infrastructure-led growth priorities.

    6 hours ago · The Namibian →

Monday 22 June

  1. Erongo governor wins praise for fiscal management and infrastructure

    Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses has received cross-party recognition for her financial stewardship, including clean audits as a regional officer and moving the governor's office from costly hotel accommodation to a renovated government building funded by donations.

    22 June 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 21 June

  1. Mineworkers' union investment empire faces transparency and benefit questions

    Namibia's Mineworkers' Union of Namibia channels members' dues through Namibia Miners Investment Trust (Namit) and Nam-Mic Holdings, which have grown into a N$900-million portfolio with stakes in banks, mines, hotels and other sectors. Members and their representatives say they have seen little benefit from their decades of contributions and allege lack of transparency and financial irregularities.

    21 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 19 June

  1. Erongo Governor outlines water solutions, second desalination plant planned

    Erongo Region Governor Nathalia /Goagoses said regional leadership is actively working to address water supply instability, expressing optimism that a planned second desalination plant will help reduce pressure on existing water resources. The Governor acknowledged that parts of the region, including Otjimbingwe, continue to experience serious water supply challenges, but assured residents that regional authorities are working to resolve the issue.

    19 June 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Husab mine still in capital recovery phase despite output

    Swakop Uranium says Husab Mine, operated in partnership between Namibia (10% via Epangelo) and China (90% via Taurus Minerals), remains in early operational lifecycle and has not yet paid dividends or tax despite large-scale production, citing its US$5 billion upfront investment and resulting tax loss profile.

    21 May 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Rising diesel costs force mining companies to adopt efficiency innovations

    Rising fuel prices and global supply shocks, driven by conflict around the Strait of Hormuz, are pushing mining companies to rethink operations. Husab mine has introduced a trolley line system that allows trucks to switch from diesel to electricity on steep ramps, reducing fuel consumption and improving efficiency.

    12 May 2026 · New Era →

Monday 11 May

  1. Rural Uis school receives N$347 000 computer lab

    Petrus !Ganeb Secondary School at Uis in the Erongo region has received 20 computers, a printer and networking equipment valued at N$347 000 from the Swakop Uranium Foundation to bridge technological gaps in rural education.

    11 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 9 May

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

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