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

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

October 2024
18 OctThe Namibian
Lawyer Patrick Kauta gave ECN seven days to provide reasons for withdrawing the bid and awarding to Ren-Form CC
Source
“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
January 2024
31 JanThe Namibian
Patrick Kauta is a revered attorney who continues to use his legal training as a weapon for fighting injustice
Source
“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
21 NovThe Namibian
Patrick Kauta led Namcor board that terminated Willemse's contract in 2016.
Source
“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
19 NovThe Namibian
Patrick Kauta was expelled from NFA
Source
“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.”
Football At a Crossroads (Again)
19 NovThe Namibian
Patrick Kauta is back in football and vying for NFA top post
Source
“Kauta is back in football and vying for the NFA top post.”
Football At a Crossroads (Again)

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

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

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

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

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 →