Parliamentary standing committee on natural resources — conducts oversight of Namibia's mining, agriculture, energy and conservation sectors, issuing reports and policy recommendations to parliament.
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The Namibian
Parliamentary standing committee on natural resources reports ministry faces N$165 million funding shortfall for conservation
“The funding constraints are outlined in the parliamentary standing committee on natural resources' final report on a capacity-building workshop with stakeholders held at Swakopmund, which was tabled before the eighth National Assembly.”
Environment ministry faces N$165m funding gap for anti-poaching, park infrastructureThe Namibian
Parliamentary standing committee on natural resources identified N$45 million funding gap for anti-poaching equipment
“The report identifies an immediate funding gap of N$45 million for anti-poaching equipment, which the committee says is essential for protecting wildlife across Namibia's 21 protected areas, including flagship conservation sites such as Etosha and Sossusvlei.”
Environment ministry faces N$165m funding gap for anti-poaching, park infrastructureNew Era
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources called for stronger policies, funding and collaboration to unlock Namibia's natural resources potential
“The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has called for stronger policies, funding and collaboration to unlock the full potential of Namibia's natural resources.”
MPs push mineral reformsNew Era
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources said electricity has been disconnected or blocked at 69 industrial parks and 89 properties have outstanding water debt
“The report also states that electricity has been disconnected or blocked at 69 industrial parks, while 89 properties have outstanding water debt.”
Nida needs over N$500mElsie Uxams, a retired school matron, has sold semi-precious stones—tourmaline, Agat, amethyst, crystals and rose quartz—from a roadside stall in the Dâures area for almost 40 years, operating largely on trust by allowing customers to leave payment in a bucket when she is not present.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
Elsie Uxams, a retired school matron, has sold semi-precious stones—tourmaline, Agat, amethyst, crystals and rose quartz—from a roadside stall in the Dâures area for almost 40 years, operating largely on trust by allowing customers to leave payment in a bucket when she is not present.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
Kunene is emerging as Namibia's next mining frontier, with 2,438 mineral rights and applications as of 24 June, but questions arise about whether the region's regulatory systems are prepared for the level of mineral development interest and investor competition now directed toward the area.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, following an oversight visit to mining sites in Erongo Region, calls for urgent legislative and institutional reforms to address challenges and unlock the potential of Namibia's small-scale mining sector. Key issues include disputes between Exclusive Prospecting Licence holders and mining claim holders, and the need to amend mineral laws to formally recognize small-scale mining as integral to socio-economic development.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources visited Okarikua Mining in Opuwo and found that the operation has reportedly conducted testing activities for about two years, with piles of copper-bearing rocks on site and questions raised about whether production may be taking place under the guise of testing. The committee also raised concerns about worker safety, welfare, and Ministry of Mines and Energy oversight.
12 August 2026 · New Era →
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has criticised the management of government green schemes, describing conditions at the Hardap Green Scheme as "a disaster" due to poor maintenance, mismanagement, and lack of proper governance, following an oversight visit to agricultural projects in Hardap Region.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
NIDA oversees grape and date farming operations at Naute Farm in //Kharas Region that produce world-class products with significant potential, but the agency's financial and operational challenges constrain the farm from realising its full potential for socio-economic development and job creation.
22 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's government holds a 24% equity stake in the Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project through the Sovereign Wealth Fund, with its share funded through grants from development partners. The country is also expanding uranium exploration in the Omaheke Region and Nasan Energies has acquired 52 service stations to become Namibia's third-largest oil marketing company.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has concluded an oversight visit to agricultural projects in Hardap Region, including the Hardap Green Scheme, ROOTS Project, and Namib Dairies Super Farm. The committee commended the efficiency and innovation of privately managed enterprises and said it will incorporate findings into a report to parliament on strengthening agricultural output and food security.
19 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Dr Tobie Ocean Aupindi, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, has advocated for greater Namibian representation in management structures and increased participation by local entrepreneurs and professionals in the mining, oil, gas and energy industries. He also proposed that Namibia receive dividends in physical commodities such as gold, uranium, or lithium to build strategic national reserves.
26 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has endorsed the continuation of uranium mining by Headspring Investments, a subsidiary of Russian state-owned Rosatom, in the Leonardville area despite environmental concerns about contamination of the Stampriet aquifer. The committee chair argues that uranium is a natural resource already present in the area and that In-Situ Recovery technology, refined over 50 years, should be allowed to proceed to acquire scientific knowledge and enable Namibia to develop its nuclear industry.
8 March 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has backed uranium exploration by Russian state-owned Rosatom in the Omaheke region, citing potential for billions in investment and thousands of jobs, though the project faces resistance from environmentalists and farmers concerned about groundwater contamination.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
Parliament's Standing Committee on Natural Resources has flagged that the Namibia Industrial Development Agency requires over N$500 million in funding to sustain its 148 nationwide properties, with an additional N$550 million capital injection needed for its strategic business plan and N$29.7 million to clear utility arrears. The agency faces operational challenges including electricity and water disconnections across 69 and 89 parks respectively, delayed policy implementation on diamonds and special economic zones, and mounting utility costs.
10 February 2026 · Informanté →
Communal conservancies in the Zambezi region generated approximately N$30 million in 2024 through the Community-Based Natural Resource Management programme, with income sourced from trophy hunting, tourism joint ventures, and interest. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources noted that conservancy members now directly benefit from 50% of income, though the report flagged concerns about hunting quota prices being manipulated in favour of concessionaires and called for programme realignment.
9 February 2026 · New Era →
Parliament's Natural Resources Committee found the Kalimbeza Project constrained by inconsistent funding, broken machinery, and inadequate storage, with 180 tonnes of harvested rice from October 2024 remaining unprocessed due to a non-functional processing machine and cash flow problems. The Committee recommended a turnaround strategy involving root cause analysis, debt reduction, operational reforms, and new market strategies for the project and other Green Schemes nationwide.
8 February 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Ministry of Environment and Tourism faces a N$165 million funding gap that threatens conservation efforts across 21 protected areas, with immediate shortfalls of N$45 million for anti-poaching equipment and N$120 million for park infrastructure upgrades. A parliamentary committee has recommended increased tourism concession fees, biodiversity offset mechanisms, and private sector partnerships to close the gap.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has recommended stronger policies, funding, and inter-ministerial collaboration to unlock the country's resource potential and align sector strategies with national development priorities including Vision 2030. The mining sector contributed 13.3% to GDP in 2024, while the government received N$7.32 billion in mining revenue, but challenges persist in land reform, energy, and conservation funding.
6 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Industrial Development Agency needs at least N$550 million to implement its integrated strategic business plan and N$29.7 million to clear outstanding utility arrears, according to a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources report. Nida faces operational challenges including an N$102 million operating loss in 2024, electricity disconnection at 69 industrial parks, and water debt at 89 properties.
5 February 2026 · New Era →