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Jason Kasuto

Also known as: Mr. Jason Kasuto · Mr Jason Kasuto

Economic Association of Namibia chairperson and managing director of Monasa Advisory and Associates, warning Namibian companies to upgrade capabilities for the oil and gas sector.

2023-04-202026-10-31

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Economist Jason Kasuto says the country was unlikely to deliver all its plans this financial year

    Source

    “Economist Jason Kasuto says the country was unlikely to deliver all its plans this financial year, despite the headline spending figures suggesting the government was on track.”

    Slow project delivery puts Govt spending under scrutiny
  3. The Namibian

    Jason Kasuto is the managing director of Monasa Advisory & Associates

    Source

    “Jason Kasuto is the managing director of Monasa Advisory & Associates, a Namibian transaction advisory firm working across capital markets, research and development finance.”

    Water in the Wrong Place
  4. The Namibian

    Economist Jason Kasuto warned three months disruption could put N$900 million export sales at risk

    Source

    “He says three months of disruption could put about N$900 million in export sales at risk and N$1.7 billion over six months.”

    EU beef buyers turn to other suppliers amid FMD
  5. September 2026
  6. The Namibian

    Economic Association of Namibia chairperson Jason Kasuto says proposed tobacco restrictions could have implications for small businesses

    Source

    “Economic Association of Namibia chairperson Jason Kasuto says the proposed tobacco restrictions could have implications for small businesses and informal traders that rely on tobacco sales for cash flow.”

    No Smoking!
  7. August 2026
  8. Windhoek Observer

    Economic Association of Namibia chairperson Jason Kasuto said the ultimate purpose of Namibia's petroleum sector should be to improve the lives of Namibians

    Source

    “Economic Association of Namibia chairperson Jason Kasuto said the ultimate purpose of Namibia's petroleum sector should be to improve the lives of Namibians.”

    Cabinet approves oil and gas local content policy
  9. The Namibian

    Mr. Jason Kasuto is Chairman of the Economic Association of Namibia

    Source

    “Mr. Jason Kasuto, Chairman of the Economic Association of Namibia and host of this Conference, together with the co-organising partners: NIPDB, NAMCOR, the Hanns Seidel Foundation and SNC Incorporated;”

    Modestus Amutse Calls for Namibia to Be Ready for First Oil and Maximise Local Benefits
  10. The Namibian

    Mr Jason Kasuto is Chairman, Economic Association of Namibia and Managing Director, Monasa Advisory & Associates

    Source

    “Mr Jason Kasuto, Chairman, Economic Association of Namibia and Managing Director, Monasa Advisory & Associates”

    Kornelia Shilunga Outlines Namibia’s Vision for Turning Oil and Gas Decisions into National Benefits
  11. The Namibian

    Jason Kasuto urged local entrepreneurs to stop waiting and start preparing for oil contracts

    Source

    “Speaking yesterday at the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference in Windhoek, Kasuto urged local entrepreneurs to stop waiting and start preparing, cautioning that global energy giants operate on strict international timelines.”

    Oil industry won’t wait, Namibian firms warned
  12. The Namibian

    Jason Kasuto is managing director of Monasa Advisory & Associates

    Source

    “Jason Kasuto is the managing director of Monasa Advisory & Associates, a Namibian transaction advisory firm working across capital markets, research and development finance.”

    The Barrel is Not the Prize
  13. The Namibian

    Jason Kasuto is managing director of Monasa Advisory & Associates

    Source

    “Jason Kasuto is managing director of Monasa Advisory & Associates, a Namibian transaction advisory firm working across capital markets, research and development finance.”

    The Stake We Did Not Pay For
Politics

Government development projects show slow spending, scrutiny

The News

Namibian ministries allocated N$6.5 billion for development this financial year but had spent only 42% by September, with economists warning that the figures expose a gap between spending and tangible improvements. Recurring problems delaying implementation include projects receiving funding before feasibility studies and engineering designs are complete, outstanding environmental approvals, and unsecured land rights.

26 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 26 October

  1. Government development projects show slow spending, scrutiny

    Namibian ministries allocated N$6.5 billion for development this financial year but had spent only 42% by September, with economists warning that the figures expose a gap between spending and tangible improvements. Recurring problems delaying implementation include projects receiving funding before feasibility studies and engineering designs are complete, outstanding environmental approvals, and unsecured land rights.

    26 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 19 October

  1. Neckartal spills while Windhoek dams run low

    Neckartal Dam outside Keetmanshoop has overflowed twice in two years while Windhoek's supply dams stood at 57.7%, with the Omatako Dam at 12.7%. Namibia ranks fifth out of 14 southern African markets for natural water resources, but the difficulty is where that water falls and where it flows to, with most rainfall lost to evaporation and water storage concentrated in the south and far north while the economy has grown in the centre and on the coast.

    19 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. EU temporarily suspends Namibian beef imports over FMD outbreak

    The European Union has temporarily suspended imports of fresh beef, sheep and goat meat, and certain processed meat products from Namibia following a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed last month in the ||Kharas region and now affecting 11 farms. The EU ambassador says Namibia's market share is small and EU businesses will source beef from other suppliers, with limited market impact expected.

    6 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Ministry proposes stricter smoking restrictions in public spaces

    The Ministry of Health and Social Services has proposed amendments to tobacco control laws that would prohibit smoking in indoor public places, workplaces, and outdoor zones of 50 metres around health facilities, educational facilities, and transport terminals. The ministry says the changes are needed to address new nicotine and tobacco products and their appeal to young people, though hospitality sector owners warn the restrictions could harm their businesses.

    9 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Cabinet approves Namibia's upstream petroleum local content policy

    Namibia's Cabinet has approved the National Upstream Petroleum Local Content Policy, designed to increase Namibian participation across the petroleum value chain through local business development, employment, skills transfer, and procurement access. The government aims to move from exploration to production between 2026 and 2030, prioritising local employment, suppliers, and skills development.

    20 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Minister urges Namibia to prepare for oil production, maximise local benefits

    At the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2026, Honourable Modestus Amutse, Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, called on Namibia to be ready for first oil and to maximise local benefits from the industry, addressing discoveries in the Orange Basin.

    19 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia outlines oil and gas benefits strategy

    Special Advisor Kornelia Shilunga outlined Namibia's vision for converting oil and gas sector decisions into national benefits at the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2026.

    19 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Namibian businesses must prepare now for oil industry growth

    Economic Association of Namibia chairperson Jason Kasuto warned Namibian companies to immediately upgrade their financial, regulatory, and technical capabilities to compete in the nation's growing oil and gas sector. He stressed that international oil companies operate on strict schedules and will only contract suppliers that meet their standards, which require registration, certification, financial proof, and insurance.

    19 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 17 August

  1. Namibia must own stake in oil finds, not just supply services

    An opinion piece argues that Namibia should prioritize equity ownership in its oil discoveries—particularly Venus, Graff, and Mopane in the Orange Basin—rather than limiting itself to local-content arrangements that only provide wages and services, contrasting this approach with Norway's wealth-building model.

    17 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Namibia's oil stake ownership question remains unresolved

    Namibia holds carried stakes in multiple offshore oil and gas blocks, including 10% of the Venus field licence expected to be developed by TotalEnergies by 2029. The article argues that the national conversation should focus on whether these current equity positions will translate into meaningful ownership as production begins.

    11 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Ohangwena Region launches investment roadmap for 2025–2030

    The Ohangwena Region has unveiled a strategic investment map and action plan to attract investment and position local entrepreneurs and businesses as drivers of regional development. The roadmap identifies priority opportunities in agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, creative economy, health, tourism and hospitality, supported by enabling sectors including water, energy, logistics and housing.

    6 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Ohangwena opens investor call for regional development proposals

    Ohangwena Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa announced an invitation for entrepreneurs, investors and businesses to submit project proposals aligned with the Ohangwena Regional Investment Map and Action Plan 2025–2030, which identifies opportunities in agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, creative economy, health, tourism, hospitality, water, energy, logistics and housing. The expression of interest process will run from 11 August to 23 September.

    5 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 31 July

  1. Namcor backs fourth Namibia Oil and Gas Conference

    The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia has reaffirmed its support for the fourth Namibia Oil and Gas Conference scheduled for 18–20 August, with discussions focused on investment, industry collaboration, and the future of Namibia's emerging oil and gas sector.

    31 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Namport rejects Ghanaian businessman's N$4bn port proposal

    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 →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. NOGC delegation meets Upstream Petroleum Unit before August 2026

    A delegation from the 4th Namibia Oil & Gas Conference met with the Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Office of the President to brief officials on conference preparations and expected participation. The conference is scheduled for 18–20 August 2026 in Windhoek under the theme "From Decision to Dividend: Making Namibia's Oil Work for Namibians."

    22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Informal settlements hold untapped capital, not crisis

    Namibia's informal settlements like Havana near Windhoek represent the country's largest reserve of untapped capital rather than a problem to solve, according to this analysis. Property owners lack legal titles to formalize their assets and access the formal economy, leaving trillions of dollars in "dead capital" frozen outside the banking system.

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Oil industry experts warn Namibia must prepare for boom

    Oil industry executives have warned that Namibia faces a defining test as it moves closer to oil production, arguing that discoveries and foreign investment alone will mean little unless the sector translates into jobs, skills and economic opportunities for ordinary Namibians. The warnings were raised at the launch of the fourth Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, where the theme "From Decision to Dividend: Making Namibia's Oil Work for Namibians" signals a shift from celebrating offshore discoveries to converting petroleum wealth into jobs, business opportunities and skills development.

    17 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. EAN to conduct study on Namibian business oil readiness

    The Economic Association of Namibia will conduct a study measuring how ready Namibian businesses are to engage with the oil and gas sector, with results to be unveiled at this year's oil and gas conference and an official report issued before year-end. A previous August 2024 survey identified capital, bureaucracy, and shortage of skilled people as roadblocks to Namibian business integration in the sector.

    16 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Mining and oil gas forecast to drive Namibian GDP growth

    Jason Kasuto, managing director of Monasa Advisory and Associates, forecast that Namibia's real GDP growth will average 6.1% between 2026 and 2035, well above the 2015–2024 average of 1.3%, driven primarily by continued expansion of mining and emerging hydrocarbons sectors. Speaking at the Namibia Institutional Investors Forum 2026, Kasuto urged institutional investors to deploy capital into projects that support domestic economic diversification and capacity building rather than relying on global markets.

    11 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Political analysts question value of new Swapo think tank

    Political analysts say the government is overloaded with overlapping committees and advisers that duplicate work and delay service delivery. Critics argue the new Swapo think tank, comprising 37 appointed members, lacks independence and will produce little meaningful output, while a defending analyst says such bodies can help the party and government reassess decisions and plans.

    20 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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