Shiwana Ndeunyemasays he embraces Namcor's responsibility to addresshistoric financial challenges
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“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 acting managing director Shiwana Ndeunyemasaid they are aware of the issues and are takingownership and accountability to resolve them
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“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.”
Shiwana NdeunyemaconfirmedNamcor receives about N$10 million from Ministry of Mines and Energy as fuel levy portion
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“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.”
Shiwana Ndeunyemasaidan article by The Namibian suggesting Cabinet rejected bailout proposal is factually incorrect
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“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.”
Shiwana Ndeunyemadenied in a statementthat Cabinet rejected Namcor's bailout proposal
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“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.”
Namcor acting managing director Shiwana Ndeunyemagranted permission tocustomers to source fuel from other suppliers due to supply disruption
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“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.”
Shiwana Ndeunyemahas submitted intention to step down fromthe position of acting managing director
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“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.”
Shiwana Ndeunyema has been nominated for the 2026 Top 100 Influential Africans in Infrastructure by Powered by Africa, recognised for his leadership in energy, infrastructure governance and national policy. The nomination highlights his 15 years of professional experience and 10-month tenure as Interim Managing Director of NAMCOR amid Namibia's major offshore oil discoveries.
Shiwana Ndeunyema has been nominated for the 2026 Top 100 Influential Africans in Infrastructure by Powered by Africa, recognised for his leadership in energy, infrastructure governance and national policy. The nomination highlights his 15 years of professional experience and 10-month tenure as Interim Managing Director of NAMCOR amid Namibia's major offshore oil discoveries.
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.