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Uranium mining giant Rössing Uranium this week handed over a fully furnished police stationconstructed at the tune of N$23.2 million to the Namibian Police. The DRC Police Station islocated in the DRC informal settlement of Swakopmund.

The project, which is solely funded by Rössing Uranium commenced with construction in August2024 and was completed in January 2025, just 5 months later.

Located in the informal populous DRC, the police station is located on Erf 8443, Extension 31land donated by the Swakopmund Municipality Council. The police station consists of 4 holdingcells each with an exercise courtyard, an interrogation room, Dr consultation room, Visitorsroom, Armoury room, Records and archives room, Evidence room, 4 offices including StationCommander office and Boardroom, Ablution facilities, Secure passage for inmate drop-offs,Mess room (Dining area), Pantry, Laundry room, Staff kitchen, and a Server/radio room.At the inauguration, Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force Lt-Gen Joseph Shikongocommented Rössing Uranium for its continued contribution to enhancing safety in the regioncalling on the community to play their part.

“Combating crime can only be achieved when the community is involved. Provided that none ofus want to see crime increasing, we should work together with the Police to ensure that criminalsare arrested,” said Shikongo. The inspector general also used the platform to introduce to thecommunity the police members transferred to the station, asking them to share their contactdetails with the community on the spot.

Rössing Uranium’s board chairperson Steve Galloway highlighted we live in a society wherepeople live in constant fear unknowing whether they will wake to see the next day alive, let alonetheir property.

“Our employees have on numerous occasions become victims of crime, either on their way toa bus stop, or after being dropped from a shift. Crime statistics show that most of the crimes inSwakopmund in particular, are committed in the informal DRC which is home to over 40, 000residents,” said Galloway adding that the decision to construct a police station was not done in isolation, but in response to a community outcry which happens to fall within a value Rössingstrongly upholds – Safety.

The board chair highlighted that during the construction, just over 100 people were employedof which 85% are residents of this community.

“It is indeed the people of DRC who constructed their police station. A police station is an integralpart in safety and security of the community. If you have a police station, it also attractsbusinesses, so we can only wait to see more services brought close to the people of DRC.”Minister of Home Affairs, Immigrations, Safety and Security, Dr Albert Kawana thanked RössingUranium for their generous contribution towards the construction of this police station.“Your unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility is commendable anddemonstrates a strong partnership between the private sector and the Government in
addressing national security challenges.”

Kawana added; “For many years, residents in this area faced challenges due to the absence of a nearby police station. The completion of this facility will bring police services closer to the people, ensuring rapid response to crime and enhancing public safety. ”This is one of many other capital investments Rössing Uranium has invested within the Erongo region, fully cementing the mine’s corporate citizenship status.