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Patrick Kauta

Prominent lawyer who authored outlook on Namibia's uranium sector growth and intends to sue Works and Transport Minister over speed hump crash injuries.

2023-11-192026-08-21

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Patrick Kauta says he intends to sue works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi after his son was critically injured in a crash

    Source

    Prominent lawyer Patrick Kauta says he intends to sue works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi after his son was critically injured in a crash on the B1 road in Windhoek.

    Lawyer to sue Nekundi over son’s crash
  3. July 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Lawyer Patrick Kauta is representing Municipal Council of Windhoek in the trial

    Source

    Lawyers Patrick Kauta and Mercy Kuzeeko are representing the council in the trial before Prinsloo.

    Hearing of city’s N$24.5m water pollution claim starts
  5. Windhoek Observer

    Patrick Kauta appeared on behalf of the plaintiff

    Source

    Court documents confirm that Patrick Kauta appeared on behalf of the plaintiff, while Raymond Heathcote and Andries van Vuuren represented the defendants.

    Windhoek oil spill case back in High Court
  6. May 2026
  7. Windhoek Observer

    Patrick Kauta said the challenge is to convert foreign direct investment into tangible improvements like job creation

    Source

    "The challenge now is to convert foreign direct investment into tangible improvements like job creation," Kauta said.

    ‘The challenge is to convert FDIs into job creation’ — Kauta
  8. March 2026
  9. New Era

    Patrick Kauta was impressed with the maiden ceremony

    Source

    Managing Director of CDH in Namibia, Patrick Kauta, was impressed with the maiden ceremony.

    Nam’s legal crème de la crème celebrated
  10. New Era

    Patrick Kauta said oil and gas discoveries present one of Namibia's most defining legal challenges

    Source

    The recent discoveries of oil and gas are presenting one of the most defining challenges for Namibia's legal sector, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) managing partner and director in Namibia, Patrick Kauta have said.

    Oil pressure mounts – Kauta
  11. New Era

    Patrick Kauta highlighted the importance of Namibia's constitutional framework and judiciary in maintaining stability

    Source

    He highlighted the importance of Namibia's constitutional framework and the role of the judiciary in maintaining stability.

    Oil pressure mounts – Kauta
  12. January 2026
  13. The Namibian

    Patrick Kauta is CDH Namibia managing partner

    Source

    "With rising demand from Asia, Europe, and Africa, uranium prices are anticipated to remain high, encouraging both established producers and new market entrants to boost production and ramp up exploration," CDH Namibia managing partner Patrick Kauta says.

    Namibia rides rising uranium tide
  14. New Era

    Patrick Kauta is managing partner at CDH Namibia

    Source

    Patrick Kauta is managing partner at CDH Namibia and Vivien Chaplin is head of the mining & minerals sector at CDH South Africa.

    Opinion –  Outlook for Uranium Mining Developments in Namibia in 2026
  15. October 2024
  16. The Namibian

    Lawyer Patrick Kauta wrote to ECN to demand explanation on why emergency procurement was chosen

    Source

    a lawyer for the Landless People's Movement, Patrick Kauta, wrote to the ECN to demand an explanation on why emergency procurement was chosen, within seven days.

    Electoral Commission of Namibia defends decision to grant ballot printing tender to controversial South African company
Politics

Lawyer threatens lawsuit against minister over speed hump crash

The News

Prominent lawyer Patrick Kauta says he intends to sue Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi after his son was critically injured in a crash on the B1 road in Windhoek, which Kauta attributes to recently installed speed humps. The crash occurred when another vehicle rear-ended his son's car near a speed hump outside a Windhoek club resort, causing multiple injuries; his son remains in intensive care nearly three weeks later.

2 August 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 2 August

  1. Lawyer threatens lawsuit against minister over speed hump crash

    Prominent lawyer Patrick Kauta says he intends to sue Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi after his son was critically injured in a crash on the B1 road in Windhoek, which Kauta attributes to recently installed speed humps. The crash occurred when another vehicle rear-ended his son's car near a speed hump outside a Windhoek club resort, causing multiple injuries; his son remains in intensive care nearly three weeks later.

    2 August 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 16 July

  1. Windhoek sues Namibia Dairies for N$24.5m water pollution damages

    The Municipal Council of Windhoek is suing Namibia Dairies for N$24.5 million over a February 2019 heavy fuel oil spill at the company's factory that contaminated the city's Gammams Water Care Works and caused damage to water treatment processes. The hearing before the Windhoek High Court began on Tuesday, with Namibia Dairies opposing the council's claim.

    16 July 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 3 July

  1. Windhoek oil spill case advances toward trial in High Court

    The Municipal Council of Windhoek's multimillion-dollar environmental damage case against industrial and fuel companies, including Namibia Dairies, over a 24,000-litre heavy fuel oil spill in February 2019 that contaminated wastewater infrastructure has advanced following a High Court pre-trial order and conference.

    3 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Friday 8 May

  1. FDI inflows triple but must drive job creation

    Foreign direct investment into Namibia reached N$151 billion between 2021 and 2024, more than triple the N$50 billion recorded from 2009 to 2020, but much investment has gone into capital-intensive exploration. Legal experts say the challenge now is to convert foreign investment into tangible improvements like job creation, with the Sixth National Development Plan positioning oil and gas and mining as strategic drivers of economic transformation focused on value addition and beneficiation rather than raw resource exports.

    8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Namibia's in-house legal leaders recognized at inaugural GC Powerlist event

    The Legal 500 and law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr hosted the first GC Powerlist: Namibia 2026 ceremony, honouring over 50 general counsel and in-house legal professionals for their role in shaping corporate governance and navigating complex regulatory frameworks across finance, mining, energy, and other sectors.

    11 March 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Oil and gas discoveries pose complex legal challenges for Namibia

    The rapid acceleration of oil and gas discoveries in Namibia is creating significant challenges for the legal sector, particularly general counsel who must navigate licensing, local content obligations, joint ventures and cross-border risks while balancing economic opportunity with environmental and social commitments. A CDH managing partner stressed that general counsel must ensure governance frameworks are robust enough to handle the complexity of these developments while maintaining environmental protection and community engagement.

    10 March 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Namibia positioned to boost uranium exports amid global demand surge

    Namibia is one of the world's top three uranium producers and stands to benefit from rising global demand for nuclear power as countries pursue clean-energy goals. The country's three active uranium projects—Rössing, Husab, and the recently restarted Langer Heinrich—plus exploration activities could significantly increase output and government revenues over the next decade, though the water-intensive industry faces challenges from drought and market volatility.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 26 January

  1. Namibia poised for uranium sector growth in 2026

    According to an outlook by legal experts Patrick Kauta and Vivien Chaplin, Namibia's uranium mining sector is expected to benefit from rising global demand for nuclear energy, with established producers like Rössing, Husab, and the restarted Langer Heinrich expanding, while new projects including Etango-8, Tumas, and Norasa advance through development stages. The sector faces challenges including water scarcity and global market volatility, but Namibia's stable political environment and substantial reserves position it as an increasingly attractive investment destination for nuclear fuel supply.

    26 January 2026 · New Era

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