Namibia: Decision On Omaheke Uranium Mining Will Be Based On Science – Government

The ministry of environment has said it will make its decision on the proposed uranium mining project in the Omaheke region based on science, not political considerations.

The proposed project has raised concerns that it could contaminate groundwater in the area. The Stampriet aquifer supplies drinking and irrigation water to the Omaheke and Hardap regions, as well as to Botswana and South Africa.

“We are all concerned about potential activity in this aquifer, but this project also has potential…