3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (349+ words) Africa has launched the African Coalition against land degradation and environmental pollution caused by illegal artisanal and small-scale gold mining on the continent. The coalition was launched by Ivorian minister of environment and ecological transition Abou Bamba on 25 August on…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (466+ words) The Bank of Namibia has yet to decide whether it will increase the share of gold in its international reserves beyond the 3% target set for the first phase of its gold accumulation programme. Deputy BoN governor Nicholas Mukasa says the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (262+ words) The Ministry of Environment and Tourism says illegal sand and gravel mining continues to take place across the country, posing a danger to the environment, people and livestock. Ministry spokesperson Vilho Hangula has told The Namibian that the ministry is…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (283+ words) Namibia’s push for mineral beneficiation and industrialisation must move beyond summit declarations and speeches, the Independent Patriots for Change says. The party’s shadow minister of international relations and trade, Rodney Cloete, says the recent Southern African Development Community summit in…...

4+ week, 21+ hour ago   (330+ words) Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources Tobie Aupindi says Namibia’s small-scale mining sector requires urgent legislative and institutional reforms to unlock its potential and address persistent challenges facing miners. Aupindi made the remarks at the conclusion of…...

4+ week, 23+ hour ago   (325+ words) By Namibia Press Agency Namibia and Botswana have advanced discussions on how natural resource wealth can be transformed into sustainable and inclusive prosperity, with both countries highlighting the importance of economic diversification, strong institutions and saving for future generations. The…...