Namibia: Katali Irked By Locals Selling EPLs to Foreigners

THE Minister of Mines and Energy, Isack Katali, says he is deeply disturbed by many Namibians who are holders of the exclusive prospecting licences (EPL's) in the mining sector, but opt to sell them to multinational foreign companies, and remain mere proxies.

Katali made these remarks as a guest speaker at the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) northern branch's annual general meeting at Ongwediva yesterday.

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