PDM demands progress on beneficiation agenda, seeks measurable targets

Allexer Namundjembo

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has demanded clear progress on the country’s natural resource beneficiation programme, saying the government must move beyond policy statements and provide measurable outcomes, defined targets, and evidence of tangible economic impact.

PDM member of parliament Diederik Vries questioned the minister in the Presidency, Charles Mubita, in Parliament on Wednesday, seeking clarity on the implementation and effectiveness of the beneficiation strategy.

In his motivation, Vries said beneficiation has been repeatedly presented as a basis of Namibia’s economic transformation agenda, but there is still limited clarity on its real-world impact.