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Stakeholder engagement
The Bannerman team have clocked up kilometres
of smiles in the second quarter of the year as they
continue engaging with stakeholders to keep them
informed on Etango’s progress.
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Australian Consulate, Namibia
Australian Investor Site Visit
Gavin Chamberlain also paid the Honorary Consul, Ed Humphrey, at the
Australian consulate a visit to keep him up to date on Etango. BMRN is
owned by Bannerman Energy, which is an Australian uranium development
company. Mr Humphrey (pictured right in the photograph) was pleased
to hear of the progress the company is making towards developing the
mine and Bannerman looks forward to hosting both Mr Humphrey and the
Australian High Commissioner at Etango in August.
Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy
or the first time since the granting of the Etango mining licence,
Bannerman visited the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy. The aim
was to introduce the new Chairperson of Bannerman Mining Resources
Namibia (BMRN), Twapewa Kadhikwa, and the new CEO of Bannerman
Energy, Gavin Chamberlain, to the Minister.
During this courtesy visit, Bannerman assured the Ministry of its prepared-
ness to make the construction of the mine a reality and to keep the ministry
updated on all developments. Twapewa Kadhikwa adds: “We also stressed
that we aim to remain transparent at all times and provide regular updates.
We look forward to welcoming the Minister and his team to an Etango site
visit to see the progress we are making for himself.”
The Minister wished the Bannerman team success with the financing of the
project to construct the mine.
Photographed (from left): Erasmus Shivolo, Mines Deputy Executive Director; Twapewa
Kadhikwa (BMRN); the Hon Tom Alweendo, Minister of Mines and Energy; Gavin
Chamberlain (Bannerman Energy), and Matjiua Hengua (BMRN).
James Bullen (left) of Canaccord Genuity Australia met Werner Ewald from
BMRN during an Australian Investors visit to the Etango Uranium Project
in May. The group left with a better sense of how large the project is and
the strides the company is making with the early works on site. For some
investors it was their first visit to Africa, and all the investors were impressed
with the hospitality of Namibians. The Bannerman team promised to show
them where the desert meets the ocean on their next visit to Namibia.
MYO milestone
hat started out as tennis lessons for
learners has developed into a lessons-
for-life programme. Over the past 20 years,
Mondesa Youth Opportunities (MYO) has
educated around 2 000 students from Grade
4 to 8, providing concentrated education to
promising learners.
Robert Myres founded MYO as a WorldTeach
volunteer working for Rössing Foundation in
Arandis. He realised that many young learners
were idle in the afternoons, with no motivation
or sports opportunities to keep them active and
engaged. He began jogging for his own exercise
and was pleased when some younger learners
began to run with him, mostly barefoot or in
flip-flops. This developed into tennis lessons for
young people.
While a sports programme had value, two
trustees, Vera Leech and Uschi Fahrbach,
recognised the critical importance of English and
Mathematics for academic success. Vera, who
was a committee member and subsequently a
Trustee of MYO since 2004, strongly advocates
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20
Number of years since MYO was formed
for the power of reading and understanding
which helps learners excel in all their subjects.
MYO selects promising learners from low- to-no-
income families who cannot afford extra classes
to realise their potential. They attend state
schools in the morning and then attend MYO in
the afternoons, where emphasis is also on good
behaviour, attendance and discipline. MYO is
their beacon of hope for a quality education that
prepares them for life.
Learners attending MYO’s afternoon school
outperform their peers and MYO boasts a 100%
pass rate. Most of their alumni have achieved
success in leading career positions nationally
and internationally.
Despite financial challenges, MYO has thrived
with support from donors like Bannerman Energy
who understand its mission. To celebrate their
20th anniversary in 2024, the MYO team has
planned 20 workshops, training sessions and
events. Bannerman Energy will celebrate this
milestone with them in August.
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Number of events planned for 2024
Number of students who have benefitted
2 000 +
2 000 +
Bannerman CEO, Gavin Chamberlain, visited MYO in May to give Grade 6 learners insight into uranium
and nuclear power. This is the first of regular presentations to the learners at MYO, sharing insights and
learnings from the Bannerman team.