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24 April 2026
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Gaudentia Kröhne

Also known as: Mines and Energy deputy Gaudentia Kröhne · Kröhne

Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy who pitched Namibia's mining beneficiation strategy at the 2026 Africa Mining Indaba.

Politics

At least 91 MPs declare assets and business interests

The News

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.

25 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. At least 91 MPs declare assets and business interests

    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.

    25 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Swapo //Kharas coordinator calls for audits and discipline

    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.

    11 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 19 February

  1. US Ambassador leads diplomatic push for Namibia's energy and critical minerals

    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.

    19 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Namibia highlights mining investment and value-addition strategy

    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.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Deputy minister pitches Namibia as uranium and mining hub

    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.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 15 February

  1. Namibia courts investors for mining beneficiation and industrialisation

    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.

    15 February 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 13 February

  1. Namibia pitches mineral beneficiation strategy at Africa Mining Indaba

    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.

    13 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia pitches itself as Africa's mining and energy hub

    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.

    13 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 12 February

  1. US Ambassador promotes American investment in Namibian mining

    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.

    12 February 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 7 February

  1. Namibia to showcase mining opportunities at 2026 Indaba

    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.

    7 February 2026 · New Era →

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