Chinese firm vows to support Namibia in its national development plan

Swakop Uranium has vowed to raise Namibia's competitiveness and help the country to achieve its goals in the newly launched Harambee Prosperity Plan.

During a courtesy visit to Namibian President Hage Geingob on Tuesday, Swakop Uranium mine's Chief Executive Officer Zheng Keping said that the company's will be done through the provision of its services and employment.

"The social responsibility vehicle of the company has set aside 800 000 Namibian dollars (54 054 U.S. dollars) to support areas and pillars set in the Harambee Prosperity Plan,"said Zheng.

Swakop Uranium is majority owned by the Chinese state-owned China General Nuclear Power Company which is investing 2.5 billion USD in the world-class Husab mine in Namibia.

The Harambee Prosperity Plan, launched by President Geingob earlier this year is based on five pillars, namely effective governance and service delivery; economic advancement; social progression; infrastructure development and international relations and cooperation.

"Support will be provided in the areas of vocational training, food Bank, youth unemployment, drought relive, sanitation and rural development," Zheng added.

On his part, Geingob said the support from the company is a testimony of the all-weather friendship between Namibia and China.

"What you are doing in sub-contracting Namibian companies is also commendable. And this is just one of the areas of cooperation. We look forward to cooperating with you further," said the president.

Geingob also called on the company to invest more in the Namibian people. Enditem