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Johannes !Gawaxab

Also known as: former governor Johannes !Gawaxab

2023-02-072026-06-26
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  1. February 2023

  2. The Namibian

    Johannes !Gawaxab denies ever owning shares in Fabupharm

    Source

    “!Gawaxab denies that he ever owned shares in the company.”

    Board questioned for hand-picking Fabupharm in N$458m tender
Politics

Bryan Eiseb nominated to lead Namibia's Anti-Corruption Commission

The News

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has nominated Bryan Eiseb, currently head of the Financial Intelligence Centre, to lead the Anti-Corruption Commission, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare tabling a motion in the National Assembly for parliamentary approval. Eiseb, 55, would succeed Paulus Noa, whose term as director general ends this month.

Why it matters

Bryan Eiseb nominated to lead Anti-Corruption Commission—significant political appointment requiring parliamentary approval, relevant to governance and accountability.

3 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Bryan Eiseb nominated to lead Namibia's Anti-Corruption Commission

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has nominated Bryan Eiseb, currently head of the Financial Intelligence Centre, to lead the Anti-Corruption Commission, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare tabling a motion in the National Assembly for parliamentary approval. Eiseb, 55, would succeed Paulus Noa, whose term as director general ends this month.

    3 hours ago · The Namibian →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Namibia struggles to convert oil wealth into local jobs and control

    Namibia's offshore oil is legally owned by investors with 90%, while the state receives revenue through taxes and royalties, limiting the country's control over development decisions and ability to secure local benefits. President Nandi-Ndaitwah has positioned the delayed petroleum amendment bill as critical to strengthening the state's bargaining position on local content, job creation, and value retention, though fundamental investor control over operations cannot be altered.

    25 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 9 April

  1. Bank of Namibia to refine and store Navachab gold abroad

    The Bank of Namibia has agreed to purchase gold from Navachab Gold Mine for its reserves, but will send the unrefined gold abroad to be refined to international standards and is considering storage at the Bank of England in London. The central bank will buy gold through planned transactions over several months at prevailing market prices, aiming for a single-digit allocation to its foreign reserves.

    9 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 April

  1. Bank of Namibia reports record N$892 million loss in 2025

    The Bank of Namibia declared a record annual loss of N$892 million for 2025, primarily due to unrealised foreign exchange losses from Eurobond redemption and currency fluctuations, though operating profit of N$569 million allowed a N$200 million dividend to government.

    4 April 2026 · The Namibian →

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