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Patrick Kauta

Patrick Kauta — legal expert providing outlook on Namibia's uranium mining sector growth amid rising nuclear energy demand.

2023-11-192026-06-25

What’s been said

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  1. May 2026
  2. Windhoek Observer

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

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    "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
  3. March 2026
  4. New Era

    Patrick Kauta was impressed with the maiden ceremony

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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 celebrated
  5. New Era

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

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    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
  6. New Era

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

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

    Oil pressure mounts – Kauta
  7. January 2026
  8. The Namibian

    Patrick Kauta is CDH Namibia managing partner

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    "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
  9. New Era

    Patrick Kauta is managing partner at CDH Namibia

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    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
  10. October 2024
  11. The Namibian

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

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    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
  12. The Namibian

    Lawyer Patrick Kauta gave ECN seven days to provide reasons for withdrawing the bid and awarding to Ren-Form CC

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    Lawyer Patrick Kauta of Dr Weder, Kauta and Hoveka Incorporated has now given the ECN seven days to provide reasons why it withdrew the bid on 7 October and instead awarded it to Ren-Form CC.

    Pressure mounts on ECN over controversial ballot tender
  13. January 2024
  14. The Namibian

    Patrick Kauta is a revered attorney who continues to use his legal training as a weapon for fighting injustice

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    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)
  15. November 2023
  16. The Namibian

    Patrick Kauta led Namcor board that terminated Willemse's contract in 2016.

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    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
Business

FDI inflows triple but must drive job creation

The News

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

  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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