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Shiwana Ndeunyema

Also known as: Namcor acting managing director · Ndeunyama

2023-04-062026-06-26

What’s been said

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

  1. November 2023
  2. The Namibian

    Shiwana Ndeunyema wrote to Augusta Energy admitting Namcor could not meet its commitment

    Source

    Namcor wrote to Augusta Energy on 27 October, admitting it would not be able to meet its commitment as promised on 22 September.

    Emirates firm threatens Namcor over N$176m debt
  3. The Namibian

    Shiwana Ndeunyema says he embraces Namcor's responsibility to address historic financial challenges

    Source

    Namcor acting managing director Shiwana Ndeunyema says while most of these challenges are the result of historic factors, he fully embraces the company's responsibilities, and will address them directly.

    Namcor face liquidation threats over N$13 million debt
  4. The Namibian

    Namcor acting managing director Shiwana Ndeunyema said they are aware of the issues and are taking ownership and accountability to resolve them

    Source

    Namcor acting managing director Shiwana Ndeunyema yesterday said they are aware of the issues at hand and are taking ownership and accountability to resolve them.

    Namcor hopes for Cabinet bailout as financial crisis bites
  5. October 2023
  6. The Namibian

    Shiwana Ndeunyema confirmed Namcor receives about N$10 million from Ministry of Mines and Energy as fuel levy portion

    Source

    In a statement issued on Monday, Namcor's acting managing director, Shiwana Ndeunyema, confirmed that the parastatal receives about N$10 million from the Ministry of Mines and Energy as a portion of fuel levies collected from motorists, but refuted that it merely survives off this.

    Namcor’s management woes threaten emerging oil industry – economist
  7. The Namibian

    Shiwana Ndeunyema said an article by The Namibian suggesting Cabinet rejected bailout proposal is factually incorrect

    Source

    Namcor acting managing director Shiwana Ndeunyema in a statement yesterday said an article published by The Namibian on Friday suggesting that the Cabinet has rejected Namcor's proposal for a financial bailout is factually incorrect and misleading.

    Namcor says it has made no formal request for bailout
  8. The Namibian

    Shiwana Ndeunyema denied in a statement that Cabinet rejected Namcor's bailout proposal

    Source

    Namcor acting managing director Shiwana Ndeunyema in a statement on Monday said an article published by The Namibian suggesting that the Cabinet has rejected Namcor's proposal for a financial bailout is factually incorrect and misleading.

    No formal bailout submission made to Cabinet – Namcor
  9. The Namibian

    Namcor acting managing director Shiwana Ndeunyema granted permission to customers to source fuel from other suppliers due to supply disruption

    Source

    In a letter dated 27 September, Namcor acting managing director Shiwana Ndeunyema granted permission to the company's customers to source 95 unleaded petrol from other suppliers due to supply disruption.

    Cabinet rejects Namcor bailout proposal
  10. August 2023
  11. The Namibian

    Shiwana Ndeunyema has submitted intention to step down from the position of acting managing director

    Source

    The acting managing director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, Shiwana Ndeunyema, has submitted his intention to step down from the position, the Namcor board confirmed on Thursday.

    Ndeunyema steps down as Namcor MD
  12. April 2023
  13. The Namibian

    Namcor executive Shiwana Ndeunyema will continue to serve as acting managing director until further notice

    Source

    Namcor executive for business strategy Shiwana Ndeunyema will continue to serve as acting managing director until further notice.

    Salary demands, conflict of interest concerns linked to Matthews’ failed Namcor talks
  14. The Namibian

    Shiwana Ndeunyema will continue to serve as Namcor's acting managing director

    Source

    Namcor's executive for business strategy, Shiwana Ndeunyema, will continue to serve as acting managing director until further notice.

    Matthews withdraws from Namcor job
Politics

Political analysts question value of new Swapo think tank

The News

Political analysts say the government is overloaded with overlapping committees and advisers that duplicate work and delay service delivery. Critics argue the new Swapo think tank, comprising 37 appointed members, lacks independence and will produce little meaningful output, while a defending analyst says such bodies can help the party and government reassess decisions and plans.

20 January 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Political analysts question value of new Swapo think tank

    Political analysts say the government is overloaded with overlapping committees and advisers that duplicate work and delay service delivery. Critics argue the new Swapo think tank, comprising 37 appointed members, lacks independence and will produce little meaningful output, while a defending analyst says such bodies can help the party and government reassess decisions and plans.

    20 January 2026 · The Namibian

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