Minerals Development Fund of Namibia Act, 1996 (No. 19 of 1996). Country/Territory Namibia Document type Legislation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 1386 of 15 August 1996. Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment and control of the Minerals Development Fund of Namibia and for matters connected therewith. Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Institution Special fund Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Act provides for the establishment of the Minerals Development Fund. The Fund shall be instrumental in the development by ways of loans, grants or other assistance. The Fund shall be managed by the Development Control Board, which shall be assisted by a Co-ordinating Unit. Full text English Website www.mme.gov.na