… Minister of mines and energy Tom Alweendo says the government will continue to work towards making Namibia’s oil dreams a reality. …
Namibia’s oil aspirations unshaken despite Shell’s US$400-million write-offNamibia Minute.
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… German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Michael Kellner; State Secretary of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Jochen Flasbarth; EU Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson; Namibian Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo …
Slow walk to deliver GH2 talk in NamibiaMines and energy minister Tom Alweendo says Africa should not be forced to move to cleaner energy by developed countries. …
‘Africa should follow own energy strategy’- June 2024
Minister of mines and energy Tom Alweendo recently addressed allegations of corruption around the ministry’s petroleum exploration licensing process. …
Alweendo clears air on corruption in exploration licencesMinister of mines and energy, Tom Alweendo, addressed allegations of corruption in the awarding of petroleum exploration licences during a recent parliamentary session. …
Alweendo refutes corruption allegations in petroleum licensing- May 2024
… Mines minister Tom Alweendo is correct when he says Namibian business people must not have an entitlement attitude. …
Demand for Shares is Misguided- April 2024
… However, when the issue was raised in parliament by the leader of the official opposition Popular Democratic Movement, McHenry Venaani, on Thursday, mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo denied that Ayuk or the AEC was facilitating talks with Opec on behalf of Namibia. …
The Namibian shrugsoff xenophobic accusations from African Energy ChamberEnergy minister Tom Alweendo was spot on in cautioning Namibian business people not to expect handouts when oil production starts (in 2029 perhaps). …
Show Me Your Friends, And I’ll Show You Your Future… ibility. “Without local entrepreneurs who are curious, innovative, and willing to invest their time and energy in acquiring the necessary skills to succeed, it would be extremely challenging, and possibly even impossible, to embark on our local content journey,” says Tom Alweendo …
Namibia Energy Sector Needs Local Content Guidelines- March 2024
… Namibian minister of mines and energy Tom Alweendo and green hydrogen commissioner James Mnyupe, who is also the president’s economic adviser, have witnessed the signing of the letter of intent by German federal minister for economic affairs and climate protection Robert Habeck a …
German boost for Namibia’s Hyphen hydrogen project
Mining & Energy
Namibia, SADC face opportunity in minerals value addition
The News
Southern Africa is entering a new minerals cycle driven by the energy transition and demand for critical minerals, giving Namibia and the SADC region a chance to capture deeper industrial value through local processing. Success requires more than regulation — it demands reliable electricity, water, environmental systems, skilled technicians, infrastructure, finance and customers.
Why it matters
SADC minerals value-addition opportunity positions Namibia to capture deeper industrial returns as global demand for critical minerals surges.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Yesterday
Namibia, SADC face opportunity in minerals value addition
Southern Africa is entering a new minerals cycle driven by the energy transition and demand for critical minerals, giving Namibia and the SADC region a chance to capture deeper industrial value through local processing. Success requires more than regulation — it demands reliable electricity, water, environmental systems, skilled technicians, infrastructure, finance and customers.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 25 April
Namibia struggles to convert oil wealth into local jobs and control
Namibia's offshore oil is legally owned by investors with 90%, while the state receives revenue through taxes and royalties, limiting the country's control over development decisions and ability to secure local benefits. President Nandi-Ndaitwah has positioned the delayed petroleum amendment bill as critical to strengthening the state's bargaining position on local content, job creation, and value retention, though fundamental investor control over operations cannot be altered.
25 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Tuesday 21 April
Zambezi Exploration loses urgent petroleum licence court case
Acting judge David Mangota ruled that Zambezi Exploration's urgent application to restrain the minister of industries, mines and energy from implementing a decision about a petroleum exploration licence for block 2812A did not meet the requirements to be heard as urgent, finding the urgency was self-created because the company delayed action after learning of a rival's relinquishment in January 2023. The judge ordered Zambezi Exploration to pay the legal costs of the minister and Vena Gemstones & Mining, the company that was awarded the licence.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 16 April
Red Soil Energy appeals rejected petroleum licence decision in Supreme Court
Red Soil Energy has appealed to the Supreme Court over the mines ministry's 2021 rejection of its petroleum exploration licence application for four offshore oil blocks. The company claims it was treated unfairly and differently from competing applicants, while the minister argues the application was incomplete and lacked required financial documentation.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 8 February
Local content policy must create real skilled jobs for youth
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's local content policy in oil and gas should be measured by actual skilled employment, apprenticeships linked to real job demand, and technology transfer—not merely spending figures or scholarships—to prevent fronting and ensure young Namibians gain lasting capability and productive livelihoods.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 7 February
Opinion: Educational qualifications needed for local leaders
A political science student argues that elected councillors and regional representatives lack sufficient educational qualifications to effectively manage budgets, interpret legislation, and drive development, citing examples like Katima Mulilo's land mismanagement and calling for a national dialogue on minimum leadership standards.
7 February 2026 · New Era →
Monday 26 January
President orders legal review of Paragon Oil licence renewal
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has asked the attorney general to review the circumstances surrounding Paragon Oil & Gas' petroleum exploration licence (PEL 37) renewal, which was granted for four years despite regulations limiting third renewals to two years. The licence resurfaced as a controversy when former mines minister Natangwe Ithete was fired last year, allegedly for approving the renewal against the president's wishes.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →