Also known as: Minister of mines and energy Tom Alweendo
Tom Alweendo — former Minister of Mines and Energy, calls for local institutional capacity in oil and gas sector.
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The Namibian
Tom Alweendo stated Africa is the least polluting continent
“The minister emphasised that Africa is the least polluting continent.”
‘Africa should follow own energy strategy’The Namibian
Minister Tom Alweendo addressed allegations of corruption around the ministry's petroleum exploration licensing process
“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 licencesThe Namibian
Tom Alweendo addressed allegations of corruption in petroleum exploration licensing
“Minister 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 licensingThe Namibian
Alweendo clarified licences awarded to Eco Oil and Gas and Oranto Petroleum each have joint venture with Namibian-owned Titan Oil and Gas
“Alweendo clarified that while licences were awarded to Eco Oil and Gas (PEL98) and Oranto Petroleum (PEL106), both foreign companies, they each have a joint venture with a Namibian-owned company, Titan Oil and Gas, which holds a minority stake of 5%.”
Alweendo refutes corruption allegations in petroleum licensingThe Namibian
Mines minister Tom Alweendo is correct when he says Namibian business people must not have entitlement attitude
“Mines minister Tom Alweendo is correct when he says Namibian business people must not have an entitlement attitude.”
Demand for Shares is MisguidedThe Namibian
Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo denied that Ayuk or the AEC was facilitating talks with Opec on behalf of Namibia
“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 ChamberThe Namibian
Energy minister Tom Alweendo cautioned Namibian business people not to expect handouts when oil production starts
“Energy 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 FutureThe Namibian
Tom Alweendo, mines and energy minister stated that local entrepreneurs must acquire necessary skills to succeed in local content journey
“"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, mines and energy minister.”
Namibia Energy Sector Needs Local Content GuidelinesThe Namibian
Tom Alweewood witnessed the signing of the letter of intent by German federal minister Robert Habeck and Enertrag CEO Gunar Hering
“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 and Enertrag chief executive Gunar Hering.”
German boost for Namibia’s Hyphen hydrogen projectThe Namibian
Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo is expected to form part of the conversation during the conference
“Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo is also expected to form part of the conversation during the conference.”
Namibia to host international energy conferenceFamilies living and working near Rosh Pinah Zinc mine are struggling with lead exposure and health effects; one father's toddler tested at 17.8 micrograms per 100ml of blood, while the father himself tested at 18 micrograms per 100ml and reports memory problems and skin scarring he attributes to lead poisoning.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Families living and working near Rosh Pinah Zinc mine are struggling with lead exposure and health effects; one father's toddler tested at 17.8 micrograms per 100ml of blood, while the father himself tested at 18 micrograms per 100ml and reports memory problems and skin scarring he attributes to lead poisoning.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Former mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo told a Bank of Namibia seminar that Namibia's financial institutions must build capacity to participate in the emerging oil and gas sector, warning that discoveries alone will not translate into prosperity without strong institutions, financing capacity and local participation.
5 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Tom Alweendo, former Minister of Mines and Energy, has called on local banks and financial institutions to play a more active role in Namibia's oil and gas industry, warning that without their participation the financial value chain—including advisory fees and project structuring—will be captured by foreign institutions.
4 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Bank of Namibia officially presented athletics legend Frank Fredericks with a commemorative coin that was minted in his honour in 1996 but had never been handed over until now.
1 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Thirty-six years after independence, Namibia remains one of the world's most unequal nations despite political stability, vast natural resources and upper-middle-income status. Nearly one million Namibians live in informal settlements and youth unemployment is high, with wealth concentrated among a small segment of society, a legacy of colonial and apartheid-era policies.
31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Former mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo has called on the government to publish a clear implementation plan for Namibia's nine cooperation agreements with China signed during a presidential state visit in July, saying the country must move from diplomatic agreements to concrete industrial planning with measurable economic benefits and identify priority minerals, processing stages, infrastructure gaps, and annual targets for investment and exports.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Mineworkers' Union of Namibia channels members' dues through Namibia Miners Investment Trust (Namit) and Nam-Mic Holdings, which have grown into a N$900-million portfolio with stakes in banks, mines, hotels and other sectors. Members and their representatives say they have seen little benefit from their decades of contributions and allege lack of transparency and financial irregularities.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →