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IPC warns Namibia against repeating phosphate mining mistakes

Sostenus Wilherm The IPC shadow minister of environment, forestry and tourism Rodrick Likando has intensified opposition to the proposed Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, warning that Namibia could repeat the environmental and economic consequences experienced in Tunisia, Jordan and Nauru if large-scale phosphate mining proceeds without independent oversight. In a statement issued on Friday, Likando said […]

Windhoek ObserverBy Sostenus Wilherm31 Aug 2026, 05:47 am
IPC warns Namibia against repeating phosphate mining mistakes

The IPC shadow minister of environment, forestry and tourism Rodrick Likando has intensified opposition to the proposed Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, warning that Namibia could repeat the environmental and economic consequences experienced in Tunisia, Jordan and Nauru if large-scale phosphate mining proceeds without independent oversight.

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Originally published by Windhoek Observer on 31 Aug 2026, 05:47 am. View original article
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