Namibia Minute.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Namibia’s news, on the hourWork with us
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Windhoek—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Namibian press · Person

Thomas Wimmer

Also known as: German ambassador Thomas Wimmer

2026-10-052026-10-20

News reports

Order a long-term news report on Thomas Wimmer

Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.

Order a news report

Tell us where to reach you and we’ll be in touch to agree the period and format.

What’s been said

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

  1. October 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Thomas Wimmer signed N$103-million energy agreement with Namibia

    Source

    “German ambassador Thomas Wimmer and National Planning Commission director general Kaire Mbuende signed the agreement during a meeting in Windhoek last week.”

    Namibia, Germany sign N$103m energy deal
  3. Windhoek Observer

    Thomas Wimmer signed EUR 5.5 million Technical Cooperation Agreement with National Planning Commission director general

    Source

    “The funding follows the signing of a EUR 5.5 million Technical Cooperation Agreement between newly accredited German ambassador Thomas Wimmer and National Planning Commission (NPC) director general ambassador Kaire Mbuende.”

    Germany commits N$103m to energy transition, Ruacana rehabilitation
  4. Windhoek Observer

    Thomas Wimmer presented credentials to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on 7 October 2026

    Source

    “The agreement was signed during an introductory engagement between the two officials following Wimmer's presentation of credentials to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on 7 October 2026.”

    Germany commits N$103m to energy transition, Ruacana rehabilitation
  5. The Namibian

    Thomas Wimmer signed cooperation agreement on Wednesday

    Source

    “Newly accredited German ambassador Thomas Wimmer and National Planning Commission director general Kaire Mbuende signed the cooperation agreement on Wednesday.”

    Germany gives N$103 million to green industrialisation projects
  6. New Era

    Germany's Ambassador Thomas Wimmer said his mission is to strengthen, deepen and broaden Namibia-Germany relationships

    Source

    “My mission as an ambassador is to strengthen, deepen and broaden these relationships, seek close cooperation with you, Your Excellency, with your government," Wimmer said.”

    Nine envoys set out plans to deepen ties with Namibia
  7. Windhoek Observer

    German ambassador-designate Thomas Wimmer said transport infrastructure remained important to Namibia-Germany partnership

    Source

    “German ambassador-designate Thomas Wimmer said transport infrastructure remained an important part of the partnership between Namibia and Germany.”

    ‘Drive recklessly, we will intercept you’ – Nekundi

Monday 12 October

  1. Namibia and Germany sign N$103m energy and industrialisation agreement

    Namibia and Germany have signed a N$103-million agreement to improve energy access and support green industrialisation, launching two projects aimed at expanding sustainable energy access and developing responsible value chains for critical raw materials.

    12 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Germany commits N$103m to Namibia's energy transition

    Germany has committed approximately N$103 million to support Namibia's energy transition and green industrialisation, including expansion and rehabilitation of the Ruacana Hydropower Plant. The funding follows a EUR 5.5 million Technical Cooperation Agreement signed between the German ambassador and Namibia's National Planning Commission director general, targeting increased energy access from 59.3% to 70% by 2030.

    12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Germany funds N$103 million in Namibia energy transition projects

    Germany and Namibia have signed an agreement for two energy transition and industrialisation projects worth N$103 million, focusing on expanding electricity access and developing critical raw materials value chains. The projects support Namibia's green industrialisation objectives and are part of broader European investment in Namibian infrastructure and energy.

    10 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Nine newly accredited envoys outline bilateral cooperation priorities

    Nine ambassadors and high commissioners from Nigeria, Germany, Türkiye, Sudan, Philippines, Panama, Mali, Greece and Pakistan presented their credentials to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and outlined priorities including trade, investment, agriculture, education, maritime cooperation and tourism.

    8 October 2026 · New Era →

Monday 5 October

  1. Upgraded Karibib-Usakos road gains surveillance and emergency response system

    Works and Transport Minister Veiko Nekundi announced that a completed N$552 million upgrade of the 31-kilometre Karibib-Usakos road now includes a N$60 million emergency response and traffic management facility with cameras and two-way identification capability, allowing traffic officers to track and intercept reckless drivers along the route.

    5 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thomas Wimmer — Namibian press coverage · Namibia Minute