Also known as: Ambassador Giordano · U.S. Ambassador John Giordano · US ambassador Giordano · Ambassador John Giordano · United States Ambassador to Namibia John Giordano · US ambassador John Giordano · Ambassador to Namibia John Giordano · Randy Berry Giordano
US Ambassador to Namibia promoting partnership in energy, minerals, and maritime security.
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July 2026
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Ambassador GiordanoreaffirmedWashington's commitment to strengthening economic and strategic ties with Namibia
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“United States Ambassador to Namibia Randy Berry Giordano has reaffirmed Washington's commitment to strengthening economic and strategic ties with Namibia, saying the partnership is built on shared values of prosperity, energy security, private investment and long-term development.”
GiordanosaidNamibia's future depends on industries, infrastructure and institutions it builds, not only mineral wealth
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“He said Namibia now stands at a similar point in its development, with its future depending not only on its mineral wealth but also on the industries, infrastructure and institutions it builds.”
US ambassador John Giordanopublicly toldchief justice that judges should call him about cases
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“Kalola said: "The ambassador publicly told the chief justice that if he or other judges had cases before them, they should pick up a phone and call him so that he could contact people he knows to help them deal with those cases."”
Ambassador GiordanodescribedPort of Walvis Bay as strategic hub for regional trade
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“Ambassador Giordano described the Port of Walvis Bay as an increasingly important gateway for regional trade and a strategic hub connecting mineral, energy and agricultural exports to international markets.”
Ambassador John GiordanopraisedNamibia's approach to natural resources as likely to attract serious capital
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“Namibia's approach to its natural resources is likely to attract "serious capital", as it positions itself as a regional energy and logistics hub. Ambassador to Namibia John Giordano made his remarks on Thursday at the United States-Africa investment summit organised by the Critical Minerals Forum in Washington DC.”
US Ambassador to Namibia John Giordanodelivereda keynote address highlighting Namibia's growing importance in the global race to secure critical minerals
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“At the Critical Minerals Forum's US-Africa Investment Summit, the United States Ambassador to Namibia, John Giordano, delivered a keynote address highlighting Namibia's growing importance in the global race to secure critical minerals, energy resources and integrated industrial systems.”
US Ambassador Giordanoemphasised thatthe US is a key partner supporting Namibia's development through cooperation with the US Export-Import Bank, the US International Development Finance Corporation and the US Trade and Development Agency
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“The United States was identified as a key partner in supporting Namibia's development strategy through commercial diplomacy and cooperation with institutions such as the US Export-Import Bank, the US International Development Finance Corporation and the US Trade and Development Agency.”
US Ambassador John Giordanoengagedenergy company Halliburton at its coastal operations in Namibia
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“US Ambassador John Giordano has engaged energy company Halliburton at its coastal operations in Namibia, highlighting the critical role of onshore infrastructure in supporting offshore oil and gas activities.”
Giordanoemphasisedthe importance of maintaining open and secure sea lanes to support economic activity and commerce
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“Wikoff highlighted opportunities for closer collaboration in promoting maritime security, while Giordano emphasised the importance of maintaining open and secure sea lanes to support economic activity and commerce.”
US Ambassador Randy Berry Giordano reaffirmed Washington's commitment to strengthening economic and strategic ties with Namibia at a US Independence Day celebration in Windhoek, noting that the partnership is built on shared values of prosperity, energy security, private investment and development. Giordano said Namibia's success depends not only on its mineral wealth but also on the industries, infrastructure and institutions it builds.
US Ambassador Randy Berry Giordano reaffirmed Washington's commitment to strengthening economic and strategic ties with Namibia at a US Independence Day celebration in Windhoek, noting that the partnership is built on shared values of prosperity, energy security, private investment and development. Giordano said Namibia's success depends not only on its mineral wealth but also on the industries, infrastructure and institutions it builds.
Affirmative Repositioning MP Tuhafeni Kalola is questioning remarks made by US ambassador John Giordano to chief justice Peter Shivute, in which Giordano allegedly told judges they could call him to contact people he knows to help with their cases. Kalola argues the remarks appear to breach Article 78(3) of the Namibian Constitution, which safeguards judicial independence, and has asked the justice minister whether the government has assessed the ambassador's statements and whether they constitute an attempt to interfere with the Judiciary.
A senior U.S. delegation led by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Nick Checker concluded a four-day visit to Namibia from 11–14 June 2026 to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy, mining and logistics. Discussions with Namibian government officials and business leaders focused on deepening commercial ties and attracting investment in sectors including critical minerals and logistics.
The US Ambassador to Namibia said the country's approach to natural resources—including mineral extraction, processing, value addition, and infrastructure development—positions it to attract serious capital. He told attendees at a US-Africa investment summit that Namibia is one of the countries successfully connecting resources, infrastructure, energy, capital and technology into functioning systems.
At the Critical Minerals Forum's US-Africa Investment Summit, the US Ambassador to Namibia highlighted Namibia's growing importance in securing critical minerals and energy resources, noting that economic power increasingly depends on countries' ability to build integrated systems connecting resources, infrastructure, energy, capital and technology into functioning value chains.
US Ambassador John Giordano visited Halliburton's coastal operations in Namibia to highlight the role of onshore infrastructure in supporting offshore oil and gas exploration and production. The ambassador emphasized the importance of local workforce development and skills training alongside advanced technical capability for sustaining long-term energy production.
The Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Africa visited Namibia to strengthen maritime cooperation with Namibian officials and the U.S. Ambassador, focusing on enhancing shared maritime security interests and safeguarding trade routes across the South Atlantic.
A delegation from US Naval Forces Africa visited Windhoek and Walvis Bay to meet with Namibian government and defence officials, focusing on shared maritime security interests in the South Atlantic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. Ambassador John Giordano brought together Namibian conservation leaders and U.S. officials at a roundtable to strengthen cooperation against wildlife trafficking, focusing on enforcement, prosecution, and regional coordination. The United States has provided more than $8.7 million since 2016 to support Namibia's counter-trafficking efforts, which have yielded increased convictions and reduced poaching rates.
Namibia held a memorial service honouring Reverend Jesse Jackson for his support of the country's independence struggle and opposition to apartheid, raising his voice at the United Nations and providing platforms for Namibian leaders to mobilise global support.
U.S. Ambassador John Giordano stressed the importance of international law enforcement cooperation in combating transnational crime and money laundering at a UNODC workshop in Windhoek. The three-day workshop brings together Namibian and international stakeholders to develop practical guidelines on mutual legal assistance and improve cross-border law enforcement coordination.
United States Ambassador John Giordano completed a 10-day mission across Namibia, Washington and Cape Town to mobilise American capital and technology into Namibia's oil, gas and mining industries, framing critical minerals as essential to US energy security in the "AI era". The diplomatic push aims to position US firms to compete in Namibia's offshore energy, uranium and critical minerals sectors while deepening strategic energy partnerships.
Senior U.S. energy officials, including a Department of Energy envoy and a critical minerals advisor, met with Namibian petroleum industry leaders and U.S. energy services companies in Windhoek and Walvis Bay to discuss investment, infrastructure, and strengthened bilateral cooperation in Namibia's emerging oil and gas sector and energy security.
US Ambassador John Giordano says American companies create jobs and contribute to economic growth in Namibia. During a visit to Baker Hughes at Walvis Bay, he spoke with leaders from US energy and oil-gas firms about opportunities in Namibia's emerging sector and strengthening bilateral partnership.
A US government delegation led by Ambassador John Giordano visited Baker Hughes' integrated facility at Walvis Bay Port to observe Namibia's energy sector development. The company operates major infrastructure including liquid mud and cement facilities that support offshore operations and local employment and training initiatives.
With heightened US interest in Namibia's uranium, lithium, and oil resources, Namibian trade officials say they will promote mineral beneficiation, downstream processing, and manufacturing partnerships rather than exporting raw materials alone. The government aims to position Namibia as a stable investment partner and regional logistics hub, with US ambassador visiting the Erongo region to assess energy opportunities including the Orange Basin and Port of Walvis Bay.
U.S. Ambassador John Giordano and officials from the Department of Energy toured Walvis Bay to assess Namibia's energy sector and explore opportunities for American investment, expertise, and technology, with a focus on job creation and economic growth in both countries.
The US ambassador to Namibia said Walvis Bay port could become a major gateway for energy and trade in southern Africa, strengthening secure supply chains and reducing dependence on fragile routes. American companies and organizations are ready to support the port's expansion with expertise in port safety and engineering.
US Ambassador John Giordano held talks with Namibian officials on expanding the US–Namibia partnership in critical minerals, citing Namibia as a regional leader in sound mining policy and responsible governance. The discussions focused on bringing American technical expertise, innovation and investment to support job creation, industrial development and energy security in the mining sector.
Lawmakers have urged the government to negotiate stronger, value-driven deals as the US seeks to position Namibia as a strategic partner for uranium and offshore oil and gas resources. Parliamentarians stress that Namibia must prioritize national interests and negotiate from strength, with some citing Venezuela's institutional collapse as a cautionary lesson.