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24 April 2026
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Organization

Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy

Also known as: Ministry of Mines and Energy · energy ministry · mines and energy ministry · the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy · MIME · MME

Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy — Namibian government entity overseeing mining, energy, and petroleum sectors, recently facing corruption allegations and implementing renewable energy and electrification initiatives.

Politics

Nudo MP questions Ministry capacity amid corruption allegations

The News

Nudo parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu told the National Assembly that the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy lacks adequate capacity and has become a "breeding ground for corruption," citing questionable diamond valuations, improperly awarded lithium licences, and inconsistent petroleum exploration licence processing, and alleged an ongoing dispute with Red Soil Energy and Mineral Exploration exposed systemic corruption spanning multiple administrations.

Why it matters

The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy oversees sectors critical to Namibia's economy, and allegations of entrenched corruption in diamond valuations, lithium licensing, and petroleum affairs could cost the country significant revenue and undermine resource management.

22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Nudo MP questions Ministry capacity amid corruption allegations

    Nudo parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu told the National Assembly that the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy lacks adequate capacity and has become a "breeding ground for corruption," citing questionable diamond valuations, improperly awarded lithium licences, and inconsistent petroleum exploration licence processing, and alleged an ongoing dispute with Red Soil Energy and Mineral Exploration exposed systemic corruption spanning multiple administrations.

    22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 19 April

  1. NamPower lists N$5 billion note programme on NSX for capital access

    Namibia Power Corporation has successfully listed a N$5 billion Domestic Medium-Term Note Programme on the Namibia Securities Exchange, enabling the utility to raise funding through various debt instruments aligned with strategic projects and sustainability goals. The listing follows a two-year preparation process and provides NamPower with flexible, cost-effective access to capital markets while supporting Namibia's energy sector expansion.

    19 April 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Namibia delegation visits China to advance renewable energy capacity

    A technical delegation comprising representatives from the Namibia Power Corporation, Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia, and the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy is in China to study advanced renewable energy technologies, including wind energy, solar solutions, and battery storage, with engagements centered on scaling Namibia's infrastructure and supporting the country's goal to increase renewable energy's share in the national energy mix from 54% to 70% by 2040.

    19 April 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 17 April

  1. Namibia sends delegation to China for renewable energy expertise

    A high-level Namibian delegation, led by the Green Hydrogen Programme and supported by the Global Wind Energy Council, is visiting China to study renewable energy solutions and industrial development, with focus on wind power, solar energy, battery storage, and fuel cells. The visit aims to help Namibia reduce electricity imports, build local energy supply, and eventually become a green energy exporter.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 10 April

  1. Cabinet prohibits mining at Kunene village of Okoutjete

    Namibia's Cabinet has withdrawn the Okoutjete area in Kunene region from prospecting and mining activities and directed police to patrol and monitor the site to deter illegal mining. The decision reserves the Okoutjete gold occurrence from mining operations under the Minerals Act, subject to consultation with the Environment Ministry.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Global oil volatility pushes Namibian petrol near 2022 record

    Brent crude prices have swung sharply amid Middle East tensions, with Namibian pump prices at Walvis Bay reaching N$22.08 per litre—just 20 cents below their 2022 all-time high. The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy will set May fuel prices based on developments over the coming two weeks, as vessel traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Petrovena set to receive Orange Basin oil exploration licence

    Petrovena Energy has been issued an award letter to enter into a petroleum agreement and be granted a licence for oil block 2812Ab in the Orange Basin, according to its Canadian partner Oregen Energy. If granted, Petrovena will expand its presence in the basin near existing discoveries of Venus and Mopane, while Oregen considers investing in Petrovena to gain access to the block.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Government restricted from sharing oil and gas sector information

    Civil society organisations have accused the government of lack of transparency on oil and gas information access, with various agencies declining to provide petroleum licence details and citing organisational restructuring. Multiple officials and institutions have refused to respond to inquiries, prompting warnings that withholding critical sector information undermines public trust and the right to know.

    8 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Namibian fuel price hike threatens industrial operations and supply chains

    Namibia's diesel prices have jumped by N$4.00 per litre following a government price adjustment, threatening logistics, agriculture, mining and tourism sectors with sharply rising operational costs. The Ministry warned against fuel supply hoarding and authorities reported panic buying and empty fuel stations across the country.

    2 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Mines ministry charts 2025–30 strategy on local content and industrialisation

    The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy unveiled a five-year strategic plan targeting local content development, capacity building, and value addition in mining and green industries. The plan aims to reposition the ministry as a driver of industrialisation while supporting sustainable resource management, renewable energy, and investment in micro, small and medium enterprises.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

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