… His earlier career includes technical and strategic positions at Namdeb, Debmarine Namibia, and Vedanta’s Skorpion Zinc Mine. …
Fabian Shaanika named CEO of Chamber of Mines of NamibiaNamibia Minute.
Monday, 11 May 2026
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Namdeb
Also known as: Namdeb Holdings
Namdeb — diamond mining company operating in Namibia, facing severe market downturn amid synthetic diamond competition.
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- May 2026
… His earlier career includes roles at Namdeb, Vedanta’s Skorpion Zinc Mine and Debmarine Namibia, where he worked in technical and strategic positions. …
Shaanika takes over Chamber of Mines CEO position… Shaanika previously held roles at Rand Merchant Bank Namibia, Standard Bank Namibia, Namdeb, Vedanta’s Skorpion Zinc Mine and Debmarine Namibia. …
Chamber of Mines appoints Fabian Shaanika as new chief executive… The study compared GIPF remuneration with that of similar-sized corporates and pension funds in both Namibia and the Southern African Development Community region. “The population surveyed consisted of the following organisations: Namdeb, MTC, Capricorn Group, Momentum Metropolit …
GIPF board members paid N$666 000 in two months- April 2026
… Earlier in his career, Shaanika worked in operations and capital projects for De Beers in Namibia, Debmarine, and Namdeb. …
Shaanika to sit on Kudu Chemicals boardNamdeb, NAMITVEST Investment Holdings, and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) have united to improve access to investment opportunities for mineworkers. …
Namdeb, NAMITVEST, MUN drive mining investment- March 2026
… Former Namdeb chief executive Inge Zaamwani‑Kamwi helped transform the diamond industry and now leads the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform. …
Creating a Mining Industry That Works for Women of TomorrowThe chief executive of Namdeb, Riaan Burger, on Wednesday said the company’s long history of resilience and innovation will help it weather what he described as the worst downturn in the global diamond market. …
Namdeb braces for sales slump- February 2026
… Namibia is feeling the pinch at Namdeb and Debmarine, which are both 50/50 joint ventures between the government and the De Beers Group, operating under Namdeb Holdings. …
Namibia faces fiscal pressure as synthetic diamonds devalue natural market- January 2026
… This agreement compelled the government, De Beers joint venture (Namdeb Holdings), to make 15% of its yearly production – estimated to be worth around N$2.6 billion – available to Namdia, which would then independently trade them on the international market. …
Namdia employee arrested in diamond heist case
Mining & Energy
Fabian Shaanika appointed Chamber of Mines CEO from May 2026
The News
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has appointed geologist and investment banking professional Fabian Shaanika as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026, succeeding retired CEO Veston Malango who led the organization for two decades. Shaanika brings nearly 20 years of mining sector experience across exploration, project development, financing, and production, including recent roles at Kelp Blue and senior positions at Rand Merchant Bank and Standard Bank Namibia.
Why it matters
New Chamber of Mines CEO appointment signals leadership continuity in Namibia's critical mining sector after two decades under previous leadership.
9 May 2026 · Informanté →
Saturday 9 May
Fabian Shaanika appointed Chamber of Mines CEO from May 2026
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has appointed geologist and investment banking professional Fabian Shaanika as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026, succeeding retired CEO Veston Malango who led the organization for two decades. Shaanika brings nearly 20 years of mining sector experience across exploration, project development, financing, and production, including recent roles at Kelp Blue and senior positions at Rand Merchant Bank and Standard Bank Namibia.
9 May 2026 · Informanté →
Wednesday 6 May
Shaanika appointed Chamber of Mines CEO from May 2026
Fabian Shaanika, former managing director of Kelp Blue, has been appointed chief executive officer of the Chamber of Mines of Namibia, effective 1 May 2026. He brings experience from mining and resources roles at Namdeb, Vedanta's Skorpion Zinc Mine, Debmarine Namibia, and Rand Merchant Bank Namibia.
6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Chamber of Mines appoints Fabian Shaanika as chief executive
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has appointed Fabian Shaanika, formerly managing director of kelp farming company Kelp Blue, as its new chief executive effective 1 May. Shaanika, a registered geologist with MBA and experience at Rand Merchant Bank, Standard Bank, Namdeb, Skorpion Zinc Mine and Debmarine Namibia, replaces Veston Malango, who retires after 20 years leading the chamber.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 4 May
GIPF board members earned N$666,000 in two months in sitting fees
The Government Institutions Pension Fund paid its board of trustees chairperson Penda Ithindi N$114,000 for attending three meetings in two months, and Napwu general secretary Petrus Nevonga N$92,163 during the same period, according to payroll records reviewed by The Namibian. The payments have revived concerns that clustered board and sub-committee meetings have become a parallel income stream for trustees already drawing civil service or union salaries.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 19 April
Fabian Shaanika appointed to Kudu Chemicals board
Green Metals Refining has appointed seasoned mining and banking executive Fabian Shaanika to the board of its Namibian subsidiary Kudu Chemicals, which is developing a sulphuric acid plant at Walvis Bay for battery-grade manganese chemical production.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 9 April
Namdeb, NAMITVEST, MUN partner for mineworker investment access
Namdeb, NAMITVEST Investment Holdings, and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia have signed a Payroll Deduction Agreement enabling employees to invest in NAMITVEST products through automatic payroll deductions, aimed at improving financial inclusion and wealth building among mineworkers.
9 April 2026 · New Era →
Sunday 8 March
Women in Namibian mining: progress visible, barriers remain
Women represent only 15–19% of the global mining workforce despite centuries of participation in the sector. In Namibia, progress is accelerating with more women in STEM fields, technical roles, and leadership positions, though sustained commitment to inclusion remains necessary.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 6 March
Namdeb CEO warns of worst diamond market downturn
Namdeb's CEO Riaan Burger said the company faces the most severe and long-lasting downturn in diamond market history, but expressed confidence the company will weather the crisis through cost restructuring, technological innovation, and diversification efforts including renewable energy adoption and supporting economic diversification in Oranjemund.
6 March 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 25 February
Synthetic diamonds threaten Namibia's government revenue, experts warn
Anglo American's sharp devaluation of De Beers to US$2.3 billion reflects the diamond industry's struggles amid competition from lab-grown diamonds, which threatens Namibia's fiscal health since diamonds fund schools, hospitals and roads. Experts debate whether Namibia should invest in the sector as Anglo American seeks buyers, with some warning the industry faces long-term decline.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 16 January
Namdia employee arrested in N$314.9 million diamond robbery
A Namib Desert Diamonds employee has been arrested in connection with a diamond heist at the company's offices on 18 January 2025, bringing the total number of arrested employees to four. Diamonds valued at N$314.9 million were stolen in the robbery, which left two employees dead; N$40.6 million worth has so far been recovered.
16 January 2026 · New Era →