CEO of the Namibia Ports Authority; has dismissed claims about First Family oil involvement and recommended private-sector partnerships for SOE sustainability.
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Informanté
Namport CEO Andrew Kanime rejected Itula's allegations as untrue
“Namport CEO Andrew Kanime has now delivered the final blow to the saga, issuing a statement on Wednesday rejecting Itula's allegations as untrue.”
Namport dismisses IPC leader's claimsNew Era
Namport chief executive officer Andrew Kanime said the signing marks an important moment for Namibia's maritime sector
“Namport chief executive officer Andrew Kanime said the signing marks an important moment for Namibia's maritime sector.”
Namibia inks green Port deal with Korea, AfDBThe Namibian
Namport CEO Andrew Kanime attended meeting at Walvis Bay to discuss oil terminal project
“A meeting between representatives, including Nida acting chief executive officer (CEO) Phillip Namundjebo, Ghanaian businessman Adu-Boahene, and Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) officials, including CEO Andrew Kanime took place at Walvis Bay yesterday.”
Ghanaian businessman and Nida eye N$4-billion Lüderitz oil port deal linked to Swapo companyThe Namibian
Andrew Kanime assured Geingob the port was ready for green hydrogen
“Namport chief executive officer Andrew Kanime assured Geingob the port was ready, and that both the port of Walvis Bay and the port of Lüderitz will have a critical role to play when it comes to green hydrogen.”
‘I want to leave the country in good shape’The Namibia Ports Authority has provided N$2.68 million through its Social Investment Fund to repair and install five boreholes in Oshikoto region, aimed at improving access to reliable water and supporting agriculture and livestock production for communities.
15 September 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Ports Authority has provided N$2.68 million through its Social Investment Fund to repair and install five boreholes in Oshikoto region, aimed at improving access to reliable water and supporting agriculture and livestock production for communities.
15 September 2026 · New Era →
Namport is modernising ageing infrastructure to meet pressure from Namibia's emerging oil, gas, and green hydrogen industries, according to CEO Andrew Kanime.
18 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibia Agronomic Board's chief executive has called for consolidating crop-related policies and regulatory functions, currently spread across different laws and institutions, under a single institutional authority to unlock investment and strengthen agricultural value chains.
10 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah told state-owned enterprises to stop relying on increased state funding and instead make effective use of already-allocated resources, saying some SOEs receive funding running into more than N$1 billion. She urged them to end narratives of limited funding and focus on improving management of public financial resources, with the Namibia Ports Authority chief executive also recommending SOEs explore private-sector partnerships for financial sustainability.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told parastatals she will not accept long-term plans or bureaucratic delays, demanding instead tangible outcomes within 24 months and threatening personal intervention to remove obstacles to economic development.
7 August 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has directed state-owned enterprises to identify strategic investment projects ready for implementation within 24 months and specific reforms to unlock growth, saying she will "disrupt" government systems where necessary to remove barriers to delivery.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Ports Authority has rejected a proposal by a Ghanaian businessman and his Namibian partners to develop a N$4-billion oil and gas supply base at the Port of Lüderitz, finding that the company did not meet requirements for a 25-year development concession.
26 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Erongo region drives Namibia's economy through mining, fishing, and emerging sectors like renewable energy and oil and gas. Mining contributed N$51.3 billion to GDP in 2024, while fishing generates N$15 billion annually, though the region faces challenges including unemployment of 32% and housing shortages.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Fishing company NovaNam has donated supplies to the ||Kharas under-20 football team preparing for the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup. The ||Kharas Football chairperson says the sponsorship came at a crucial time and called on regional businesses to support youth sports and community development.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Transport minister Veikko Nekundi reportedly warned Namport bosses at a January meeting not to take business from Tradeport Namibia, co-owned by President Nandi-Ndaitwah's son Nande Ndaitwah, which Namport said stood to lose about N$20 million in annual income if it brought in a competing South African operator. Nekundi denies favouring the president's son, saying his duty is to protect local companies over foreign ones.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Ports Authority CEO Andrew Kanime has dismissed allegations by IPC leader Panduleni Itula that President Nandi-Ndaitwah's sons are involved in the oil and gas sector. Kanime confirmed Namport's business relationship with Tradeport Namibia (operated by the President's son Nande) involves only manganese exports from South Africa, not oil and gas activities.
27 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Works and Transport and Namibian Ports Authority signed a partnership under the Namibia–Korea Green Port Strategy Programme, receiving technical support and funding from the African Development Bank and the Government of Korea to develop a 10-year Green Port Policy, Strategy, Investment Plan and Implementation Roadmap. Namport, which manages Walvis Bay and Lüderitz ports, aims to reduce emissions, improve air and water quality, and protect marine ecosystems while maintaining economic competitiveness.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Industrial Development Agency is partnering with Ghanaian businessman Jory Adu-Boahene to develop a N$4-billion oil and gas supply base in Lüderitz Bay, with Nida claiming a 51% stake. The project, which involves Swapo-linked businessman Josef Andreas, has resurfaced after a previous tender process was cancelled amid disagreements over governance and structure.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The US ambassador to Namibia said Walvis Bay port could become a major gateway for energy and trade in southern Africa, strengthening secure supply chains and reducing dependence on fragile routes. American companies and organizations are ready to support the port's expansion with expertise in port safety and engineering.
14 February 2026 · The Namibian →