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Chamwe Kaira The government sees potential in the nuclear fuel cycle chain, including uranium conversion and small modular reactors, with the ability to inject up to N$20 billion into the economy under favourable conditions. These include geopolitical dynamics, market trends, and Namibia’s financial and technical capacity. The sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) shows that one of the planned interventions is to assess the viability of uranium conversion. The plan also sets the stage for considering a nuclear power programme beyond the NDP6 period. The proposed activities include the establishment of a Nuclear Institute of Namibia and exploring flagship nuclear projects…