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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
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What’s been said

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  1. November 2023

  2. The 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)

  3. The 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)
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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