Jason Kasuto

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

Jason Kasuto — Economic Association of Namibia chairperson and managing director of Monasa Advisory, warning Namibian businesses to prepare for oil and gas sector competition.

2023-04-202026-09-16

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July 2026
22 JulWindhoek Observer
Jason Kasuto led delegation to meet Upstream Petroleum Unit
Source
“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 conference
7 JulThe 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 Fortune We Keep Calling a Slum
June 2026
17 JunWindhoek Observer
Jason Kasuto said the industry cannot afford to build an oil economy that leaves Namibians watching from the sidelines
Source
“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 boom
16 JunThe Namibian
Jason Kasuto said the association intends to unveil results at this year's conference and issue an official report before year-end
Source
“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 readiness
March 2026
11 MarNew Era
Jason Kasuto, managing director of Monasa Advisory and Associates expressed that stronger domestic economic growth is imminent
Source
“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 – Kasuto
11 MarNew Era
Kasuto forecast real GDP growth in Namibia will average 6.1% between 2026 and 2035
Source
“"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 – Kasuto
August 2024
18 AugThe Namibian
Namitvest principal officer Jason Kasuto says collaborations and partnerships are key to the work they have done thus far
Source
“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 million
April 2023
20 AprThe Namibian
Jason Kasuto said Schade did not do work related to Namcor
Source
“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 deal

Society

Ministry proposes stricter smoking restrictions in public spaces

The News

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 →

Wednesday 9 September

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

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

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 →
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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →