Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev in Windhoek on Tuesday to discuss deeper cooperation in nuclear energy.
Why it matters
Namibia is Africa’s largest uranium producer and wants to develop local processing and refining industries to maximize its natural resources.
Strengthening ties with Russia, a major player in nuclear energy, could attract investment and boost job creation.
What they’re saying
- “Russia is a key player in the nuclear energy sector, and Namibia is rich in uranium,” said presidential press secretary Alfredo Hengari.
- Trutnev emphasized that “Russia and Namibia have room for further development.”
The big picture
Namibia isn’t just looking to Russia. It has also been in talks with other global partners, including China, to expand its role in nuclear energy supply chains.
Source: Bloomberg
