ESG: Rebalancing of Responsibilities
The evolution of the S in ESG
Uparura Kuvare to Lead the Rössing Foundation
Born in the Otjozondjupa Region many moons ago, Uparura Kuvare recently joined the Rössing Foundation as its new Executive Director (ED). Uparura replaces Job Tjiho who retired in August 2022 after having served at the Foundation for 27 years. With over 20 years working in academia, the private and public sector, and for international development […]
Orano Mining Sponsors COSDEF Arts & Craft Centre
by the COSDEF Arts & Craft Centre to the value of N$105,000. The two-week training course kicked off at Spitzkoppe Village on 7 November, and will cover creative art foundation training and craft technical training. It forms part of a more extensive training project that is expected to continue in 2023 to expand the skills […]
Debmarine-Namdeb Foundation – Creating Thriving Communities Through Shared Value
The Debmarine-Namdeb Foundation is an Incorporated Association Not for Gain, established in 2015 by Debmarine Namibia and Namdeb to be the corporate social investment vehicle for the companies. The vision of the Foundation is to be the benchmark community partner in socio-economic development. “Our mission is to create thriving communities through partnerships and collaborations with […]
Rössing Uranium Expands CSI footprint beyond Erongo Region in 2022
Rössing Uranium continues to live by its Motto of “Working for Namibia” through its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) activities, benefiting communities in Namibia. Annually, the Company has a set plan of community activities to which it contributes, in addition to the reactive support given to requesting projects. In 2022, Rössing Uranium has again expanded its […]
ESG: New Horizons of the S
The evolution of the S in ESG
Swakop Uranium: Contributing to Namibia’s Sustainable Growth and Prosperity
Introduction to Swakop Uranium Swakop Uranium is a Namibian registered mining company which is jointly owned by the Namibian Government through Epangelo and the People’s Republic of China, through China General Nuclear Power Corporation and the China-Africa Development Fund. The mighty Husab Mine was constructed in February 2013 and completed in 2016 at a cost […]
Allegrow Fund Invests in Namibian Companies Focused on the Mining Sector
Allegrow is primarily a growth and operational development fund with a Namibia-only mandate. The fund is managed by Eos Capital, an established private equity fund manager, focused on uplifting the Namibian economy through its role in growing companies in which it invests. N$460 million has been raised and fully deployed. Three of Allegrow’s nine investments, […]
Rössing Uranium Launches 45 Years
On Wednesday, 17 August 2022, Rössing Uranium launched its 45 year legacy book in Swakopmund. The 270 pages book documents the history and contributions of Rössing Uranium’s to Namibia’s socio-economic footprint over the past 45 years (1976 -2021) In his opening remarks: Rössing Uranium Board Chairperson, Steve Galloway mentioned how privileged he is to be […]
Bannerman Submits Etango-8 Mining Licence Application
Bannerman Mining Resources has boosted Namibia’s strong uranium sector credentials with the lodgement of a Mining Licence Application for the proposed Etango-8 uranium mine with the Ministry of Mines and Energy. This is a significant step towards bringing Etango-8 into production and is a major milestone in the company’s long history in Namibia, dating back […]