… Speaking during a recent webinar hosted by the firm, managing partner and director of dispute resolution Patrick Kauta said much of the recent investment has gone into exploration activities, which are capital intensive. …
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… Managing Director of CDH in Namibia, Patrick Kauta, was impressed with the maiden ceremony. …
Nam’s legal crème de la crème celebratedThe 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- January 2026
… amibia, a legal advisory firm. “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 …
Namibia rides rising uranium tidePatrick Kauta and Vivien Chaplin This outlook explores expected trends and developments in Namibian uranium mining, highlighting economic prospects, technological innovation, and the shifting landscape for industry stakeholders. …
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… to social media to announce that a public demonstration will be held next week to protest the move.The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters demanded the cancellation of the tender and threatened to take to the streets, while a lawyer for the Landless People’s Movement, Patrick Kauta …
Electoral Commission of Namibia defends decision to grant ballot printing tender to controversial South African company… re of a N$570-million invoice inflation tender during the Zimbabwe 2023 election, which was won by Zanu-PF.The same company that provided the ballot paper via emergency procurement in Zimbabwe also won the bid via the same process in Namibia, raising eyebrows.Lawyer Patrick Kauta …
Pressure mounts on ECN over controversial ballot tender- January 2024
… Her second eldest, Patrick Kauta, is now a revered attorney, who continues to use his legal training as a weapon for fighting injustice. …
Remembering Mama Frieda Ueripura Kauta (1948-2024)- November 2023
… From 2007 to 2012, he worked as the executive of supply and logistics, and between January 2012 and February 2013 as a logistics manager until a Namcor board of directors – led by Patrick Kauta – terminated his contract in 2016 despite objections from Mulunga. …
Mulunga’s right-hand man resigns from Namcor… The last time the Namibia Football Association (NFA) congress met, it appeared that a very strong number of delegates were aligned when they chose Ranga Haikali as president after tumultuous infighting which saw lawyer and African Stars chief Patrick Kauta expelled. …
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FDI inflows triple but must drive job creation
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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.
Why it matters
Foreign investment surge signals confidence in Namibia, but critical question remains whether FDI translates into job creation for citizens.
8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Friday 8 May
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
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
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
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
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 →