Namibia’s Phosphate Gamble | Namibia News

Namibia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 31, 2026 · 2m

Namibia faces a looming environmental and economic gamble as it eyes large-scale phosphate mining, with critics warning of a repeat of past disasters in Tunisia, Jordan, and Nauru—where extraction brought ruin, not riches. The Sandpiper Marine Project threatens the fragile Benguela ecosystem, vital to Namibia’s fishing and coastal livelihoods, while raising urgent questions about who will profit and who will pay the price. Opposition demands rigorous, independent scrutiny before any permits are issued, urging the nation to avoid the costly mistakes of others and protect its future for all…