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24 April 2026
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John Giordano

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U.S. Ambassador to Namibia promoting energy and minerals partnerships, wildlife trafficking enforcement, and cross-border law enforcement cooperation.

Mining & Energy

US envoy promotes Namibia as regional energy and minerals hub

The News

U.S. Ambassador John Giordano highlighted Namibia's strategic role in a proposed Southern African Energy Corridor, emphasizing its potential as an oil and gas producer and leading uranium exporter, while noting that success requires clear regulatory frameworks and strong government-industry alignment. The remarks were made during a high-level engagement at the U.S. Embassy with global energy leaders ahead of the Namibia International Energy Conference.

18 April 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 18 April

  1. US envoy promotes Namibia as regional energy and minerals hub

    U.S. Ambassador John Giordano highlighted Namibia's strategic role in a proposed Southern African Energy Corridor, emphasizing its potential as an oil and gas producer and leading uranium exporter, while noting that success requires clear regulatory frameworks and strong government-industry alignment. The remarks were made during a high-level engagement at the U.S. Embassy with global energy leaders ahead of the Namibia International Energy Conference.

    18 April 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 16 April

  1. US Ambassador highlights Namibia as southern African energy corridor node

    US Ambassador John Giordano convened government officials and international energy executives at the US Embassy to advance integration of Namibia's energy, minerals and logistics systems into a scalable Southern African corridor. Giordano emphasized Namibia's potential as an oil and gas producer anchored by uranium production and robust infrastructure, while stressing the importance of regulatory clarity and alignment among governments, industry and capital for execution.

    16 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. US to boost investment in energy, critical minerals

    The US Ambassador to Namibia said his country wants to deepen partnership with Namibia by expanding investment in offshore oil and gas, critical mineral exploration, and infrastructure projects, while also strengthening cooperation in civil nuclear energy. Namibian officials attended an international nuclear energy conference in Nairobi with US support, positioning Namibia's uranium sector to expand into the broader nuclear value chain.

    7 April 2026 · New Era →

Monday 6 April

  1. US aims to expand investment in Namibia's energy and mining sectors

    US Ambassador John Giordano said the US wants to grow partnership with Namibia by focusing on investment and energy, particularly in offshore oil and gas, critical mineral exploration, and nuclear energy development. US financing institutions are expected to support projects for the southern African energy corridor, with Namibia's position as the world's third-largest uranium producer seen as a key asset for global energy security.

    6 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. U.S. Embassy warns Namibians of severe consequences for visa overstays

    The U.S. Embassy in Windhoek has cautioned Namibian travelers that overstaying a U.S. visa can result in travel bans, visa ineligibility, and criminal charges, stressing that the authorized period of stay is determined by the "Admit Until Date" on the I-94 form, not the visa expiration date. U.S. Ambassador John Giordano emphasized that travelers must comply with immigration rules and that intent does not excuse overstays.

    1 April 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. US Embassy warns Namibians of visa overstay penalties

    The US Embassy in Namibia has cautioned Namibian travellers that overstaying their US visas can result in travel bans, visa ineligibility, criminal charges, and permanent damage to future travel prospects. The embassy stressed that compliance with the "admit until date" on the I-94 form is mandatory, and that intent does not excuse violations.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 29 March

  1. Walvis Bay port anchors regional energy and logistics network

    The African Forum for Utility Regulators conference in Swakopmund highlighted Namibia's strategic importance in regional energy and logistics, with the U.S. Ambassador emphasizing Walvis Bay's role as a key hub in a developing Southern African energy corridor that connects the region's resources to global markets.

    29 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. US aims to partner with Namibia on energy and minerals

    US Ambassador John Giordano said at the Powering Africa Summit that Namibia's uranium, oil, and gas resources make it central to global energy security, and the US seeks to position itself as a development partner to help strengthen supply chain resilience while positioning American companies early in Namibian projects.

    25 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. U.S. gives Namibia timber forensic detection technology

    The United States has handed over advanced forensic equipment to Namibia's police forensic institute to identify timber species and combat illegal timber trafficking, making Namibia the only African country with this technology. The equipment, part of a broader US$8.7 million U.S. programme launched in 2020, enables law enforcement to verify shipments, detect protected wood, and provide evidence for criminal prosecutions.

    10 March 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 7 March

  1. Minister calls timber trade a crime; forensic centre opens

    Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu says timber trade is a serious crime undermining lawful commerce and threatening biodiversity, not a regular trading practice. The government has launched a Wood Identification and Screening Centre in Windhoek with US support to detect illegal timber species and prosecute forest crimes using scientific methods.

    7 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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