SwakopmundMunicipalityand NamPolUnitetoTackleCrime

TheSwakopmundMunicipality'sTrafficandLaw EnforcementSectionteamedupwiththeNamibian Police (NamPol) to intensify visibility and combat crime during the "month-end crime run" operation. This joint initiative, organised by NamPol, occurs during the last week of each month,coveringSwakopmundanditssurrounding areas. The strategic partnership between the two law enforcementunitsbringstogethertheirresourcesand expertise, amplifying their effectiveness in curbing criminal activities. By increasing their presence throughout the town, they aim to deter potential criminals and foster a safer environment for Swakopmund'svibrantcommunity

The "month-end crime run" operation has proven its success in the past, resulting in the apprehension of numerous criminals and the preventionofvarious offenses This concerted effort underscores the commitment of the authorities to prioritise the safety and wellbeingofresidentsandvisitorsinSwakopmund.Linda Mupupa,thePublicRelationsOfficeroftheSwakopmund Municipality, emphasised the significance of this operation, saying, "the coordinated approach of this operation assures the community that measures areinplacetoaddressanysecurityconcernspromptly Additionally, the operation serves as a reminder that crime will not be tolerated, and those who engage in illegalactivitieswillbebroughttojustice." Moreover,thecollaborationbetweenlawenforcement units and the community strengthens the bond between them, encouraging public participation in reporting any suspicious activities. This weekend, Honourable Councillors actively participated in the operation, gaining firsthand experience of the activities.

The Municipality advises that the individuals depictedinthepicturesaccompanyingthisarticleare not necessarily guilty of any offense. Their images are used solely to raise awareness of the ongoing efforts to combat crime and create a crime-free Swakopmund.

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Irvinne Simataa, Swakop

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The company is also committed to executing multi-million-dollar maintenance plans on both plant and mining equipment to sustain currentperformance. With these efforts, SwakopUraniumisconfident itwillachieveandexceed benchmark reliabilities of assets, ensuring uranium production meets and exceeds budget production guidance. “This performance is an incredible feat for the company, and we remain focused on sustaining it fortheforeseeablefuture. Having regard tour performanceandthelessons from H1, management remains confident that, despite the challenges of H2; we are poised to deliver and exceed our businessobjectives,”said

Simataa further revealed that the company has directly invested over N$6.5 billion in stripping costs for the development of Zone 1 Stage 3andZone2Stage3open pitpushbacks. Additionally, N$81 million has been spent on CAPEX for various equipment acquisition and resource development projects. Looking ahead, Swakop Uranium plans to invest an additional N$290 million in the construction of a demonstrationheapleach plant, which will unlock future uranium production potential, especially in low-grade ore. This investmentaimstosecure ore reserves for future processing in the plant and support the Life-ofMineplan.

To explore the economic feasibility of processing lower-gradeuraniumore, SwakopUraniumisinthe processofinvestinginthe construction of a pilot Heap Leach plant, at an estimatedcostof N$290 million.

Heap Leach pilot plant testswillbeconcludedby the end of 2025, after which further investment will be made t expand to a commercial HeapLeachplantiffound to be economically feasible,”statedSimataa.