Managing director of Monasa Advisory and Associates who forecast Namibia's GDP growth, speaking at the 2026 Namibia Institutional Investors Forum.
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The Namibian
Jason Kasuto says collaboration among stakeholders is key to ensuring oil and gas resources benefit the broader economy
“EAN chairperson Jason Kasuto says collaboration among stakeholders is be key to ensuring the country's oil and gas resources benefit the broader economy.”
Namcor backs oil conference ahead of August eventWindhoek Observer
Jason Kasuto led delegation to meet Upstream Petroleum Unit
“The delegation was led by Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) chairperson Jason Kasuto and included EAN chief executive officer Cons Karamata and Shakwa Nyambe, managing partner of SNC Incorporated, which is a strategic partner of the conference.”
NOGC delegation meets upstream unit ahead of conferenceThe Namibian
Jason Kasuto is managing director of Monasa Advisory & Associates
“Jason Kasuto is the managing director of Monasa Advisory & Associates, a Namibian transaction advisory firm working across capital markets, research and development finance.”
The Fortune We Keep Calling a SlumWindhoek Observer
Jason Kasuto said the industry cannot afford to build an oil economy that leaves Namibians watching from the sidelines
“Kasuto said the industry cannot afford to build an oil economy that leaves Namibians watching from the sidelines.”
Oil industry experts warn Namibia must prepare for boomThe Namibian
Jason Kasuto said the association intends to unveil results at this year's conference and issue an official report before year-end
“He says the association intends to unveil the results at this year's oil and gas conference and issue an official report before the end of the year.”
Namibian businesses to be tested for oil readinessNew Era
Jason Kasuto, managing director of Monasa Advisory and Associates expressed that stronger domestic economic growth is imminent
“Jason Kasuto, managing director of Monasa Advisory and Associates, expressed during the Namibia Institutional Investors Forum 2026 recently, in the capital, that stronger domestic economic growth is imminent.”
Emerging sectors to fuel growth – KasutoNew Era
Kasuto forecast real GDP growth in Namibia will average 6.1% between 2026 and 2035
“"We forecast that real GDP growth in Namibia will average 6.1% between 2026 and 2035, which is well above the 2015–2024 average of 1.3%, with structurally higher growth being driven by the continued expansion and development of Namibia's mining and emerging hydrocarbons sectors," Kasuto said.”
Emerging sectors to fuel growth – KasutoThe Namibian
Namitvest principal officer Jason Kasuto says collaborations and partnerships are key to the work they have done thus far
“Namitvest principal officer Jason Kasuto says collaborations and partnerships are key to the work they have done thus far.”
Mineworkers sell shares worth N$3,9 millionThe Namibian
Jason Kasuto said Schade did not do work related to Namcor
“Founder and managing partner of Monasa Advisory & Associates Jason Kasuto also said Schade did not do work related to Namcor.”
Fullbright confirms Matthews’ links to Namcor dealThe 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.
17 hours ago · The Namibian →
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.
17 hours ago · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →