President calls for swift finalisation of minerals bill to attract investment

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2025-08-05

WINDHOEK, 21 July 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured during the launch of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 05 AUG (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for the swift finalisation of Namibia’s long-delayed Minerals Bill, warning that its continued delay could undercut investor confidence in the country’s mining sector.
“The Bill will modernise Namibia’s mining framework, making it more transparent, predictable, and fit for purpose,” said Nandi-Ndaitwah in a speech read on her behalf at the opening of the Mining Expo and Confer...

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