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May 2026
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Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Gaudentia KröhnesaidAGIS represents evolution from sector-specific dialogue to broader agenda covering renewable energy, green hydrogen, infrastructure, critical minerals, and sustainable manufacturing
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“"AGIS is the successor platform to the Global African Hydrogen Summit and represents an evolution from sector-specific dialogue to a broader agenda covering renewable energy, green hydrogen, infrastructure, critical minerals, and sustainable manufacturing," said Gaudentia Kröhne, Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy.”
Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Gaudentia Kröhneemphasizedsummit offers African countries chance to strengthen promise of African Continental Free Trade Area
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“She emphasised the summit's continental relevance, noting that it offers African countries a chance to engage more deliberately, identify opportunities for cooperation, and strengthen the promise of the African Continental Free Trade Area.”
Deputy minister Gaudentia KröhnesaidNamibia's objective is to build an industrial ecosystem linked to green energy
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“At the same launch, deputy minister of industries, mines and energy Gaudentia Kröhne said Namibia's objective is to build a full industrial ecosystem linked to green energy and value addition.”
Gaudentia KröhnesaidNamibia has secured access to up to USD 250 million in concessional climate finance
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“"Namibia is currently preparing its Sectoral Transformation Investment Plan (STIP) under the Climate Investment Funds Industry Decarbonisation Programme. Through this process, the country has secured access to up to USD 250 million in concessional climate finance to support low-carbon industrial development," said Gaudentia Kröhne, Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy.”
Gaudentia Kröhnesaid the party has been guided byprinciples of unity, discipline, hard work and commitment
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“In her opening remarks, Swapo's leader assigned to //Kharas, Gaudentia Kröhne, said the party has always been guided by the principles of unity, discipline, hard work and unwavering commitment to the development of the country and the well-being of our people.”
Gaudentia Kröhnewill provideinsights into Namibia's mining and investment policy direction as keynote speaker
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“It is now my honour and privilege to introduce our keynote speaker, Gaudentia Kröhne, deputy minister of industries, mines and energy, who will provide deeper insights into Namibia's mining and investment policy direction and outline the strategic priorities of the eighth administration.”
Gaudentia KröhneoutlinedNamibia's investment proposition highlighting policy certainty and regulatory stability
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“Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Gaudentia Kröhne, outlined Namibia's investment proposition, highlighting policy certainty, regulatory stability and institutional credibility as key factors that make the country investor-ready.”
Gaudentia KröhnesaidNamibia is committed to moving beyond raw mineral exports through beneficiation
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“She said Namibia is committed to moving beyond raw mineral exports through beneficiation and value addition, promoting local processing and manufacturing.”
Deputy Minister Gaudentia KröhneframedNamibia's mineral wealth as a strategic lever for industrialisation
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“Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Kröhne framed Namibia's mineral wealth not as a geological accident, but as a strategic lever for industrialisation.”
Kröhneframedcurrent global disruptions as opportunities to diversify, innovate and build resilience
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“This is where Namibia's seasoned leadership comes into play as Kröhne framed current global disruptions not as setbacks but as opportunities to diversify, innovate and build resilience.”
The African Green Industries Summit (AGIS) 2026 will be held 9–10 September in Swakopmund under the theme "Powering African Industries for Sustainable Development," bringing together investors, policymakers, and technology providers to discuss renewable energy, green hydrogen, critical minerals, and sustainable manufacturing.
Why it matters
African Green Industries Summit in Swakopmund in September positions Namibia as a hub for renewable energy and green hydrogen investment.
The African Green Industries Summit (AGIS) 2026 will be held 9–10 September in Swakopmund under the theme "Powering African Industries for Sustainable Development," bringing together investors, policymakers, and technology providers to discuss renewable energy, green hydrogen, critical minerals, and sustainable manufacturing.
Namibia is expected to submit its sectoral transformation investment plan under the Climate Investment Funds Industry Decarbonisation Programme by October, aiming to unlock up to US$250 million in concessional climate finance for low-carbon industrial development. The plan will identify projects and policy measures to move Namibia from planning into implementation, with 78 projects and developers already shortlisted for engagement.
Namibia is developing a Sectoral Transformation Investment Plan under the Climate Investment Funds Industry Decarbonisation Programme, which has secured access to up to USD 250 million in concessional climate finance to support low-carbon industrial development. The plan aims to translate policy into practical industrial investments, expand manufacturing, strengthen mineral beneficiation, and create jobs, with submission to the Climate Investment Funds expected in October 2026.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited the Hyphen green hydrogen project in Lüderitz to reaffirm government support for the initiative and highlight its role in economic transformation, job creation, and sustainable development. The project is structured as a public-private partnership with government holding a 24% stake under a concession agreement signed in June 2023.
At least 91 parliamentarians have submitted asset and interest declarations as required under parliamentary standing rules, with MPs disclosing shareholdings in telecommunications, banking, and brewing companies, as well as residential and commercial properties across Namibia. Failure to comply with annual declaration requirements constitutes a breach of parliamentary rules and may result in referral to the Committee of Privileges for disciplinary measures including fines or formal reprimands.
Swapo's regional coordinator Matheus Mumbala addressed concerns in government institutions in //Kharas, calling for investigations and audits of the Keetmanshoop Electricity Business Unit and town councils from December 2020 to December 2025, and urging district leadership renewal and unity among councillors on development and service delivery.
United States Ambassador John Giordano completed a 10-day mission across Namibia, Washington and Cape Town to mobilise American capital and technology into Namibia's oil, gas and mining industries, framing critical minerals as essential to US energy security in the "AI era". The diplomatic push aims to position US firms to compete in Namibia's offshore energy, uranium and critical minerals sectors while deepening strategic energy partnerships.
Namibia's high commissioner to South Africa told the Africa Mining Indaba 2026 that the country is positioning itself as a reliable investment destination focused on value addition, local content, and beneficiation rather than raw material exports alone. She emphasized Namibia's political stability and commitment to creating an enabling environment for responsible mining investment within continental frameworks like the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Namibia's deputy minister of industries, mines and energy told the Africa Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town that Namibia offers stable mining conditions and positions itself as a strategic partner in the global energy transition, with uranium production complemented by offshore oil and gas, renewable energy, and green hydrogen. The minister highlighted investment-ready projects and commitments to beneficiation, artisanal mining support, and sustainable development.
At the African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Namibian officials emphasized the country's shift from raw mineral extraction to value-added processing and manufacturing, citing policy stability and strategic resources including uranium, lithium and copper as key investment attractions.
At the 2026 Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Namibia's government signaled a shift away from exporting raw minerals with minimal domestic value, framing the country's resources as strategic assets for downstream processing and industrialisation. The strategy emphasises Namibia's political stability, logistics advantages and policy credibility, though success will require capital, technology, skills, competitive electricity prices and regulatory agility.
At the 2026 Africa Mining Indaba, Deputy Minister Kröhne positioned Namibia as a stable, investor-ready destination seeking mineral beneficiation partnerships rather than raw material exports alone. The strategy emphasizes policy certainty, renewable energy, green hydrogen, and leveraging the country's uranium, diamonds, and offshore discoveries to power industrial growth and regional energy security.
US Ambassador John Giordano held talks with Namibian officials on expanding the US–Namibia partnership in critical minerals, citing Namibia as a regional leader in sound mining policy and responsible governance. The discussions focused on bringing American technical expertise, innovation and investment to support job creation, industrial development and energy security in the mining sector.
Namibia will participate in the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town in February to attract investors and development partners to its mining sector. The country will host two investment-focused sessions highlighting its stable mining environment, mineral resources including uranium and diamonds, and projects seeking support for exploration, processing and value addition.
Namibia will present its investment-ready mining opportunities at the Investing in African Mining Indaba on 11 February, positioning itself as a stable jurisdiction with a proven regulatory framework. The country is seeking investors for exploration, beneficiation, and downstream value addition as part of its long-term mining and industrialisation strategy.