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Tom Alweendo

Also known as: Minister of mines and energy Tom Alweendo

2022-09-042026-06-26
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What’s been said

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

  1. April 2023

  2. The Namibian

    Tom Alweewood said commissioners have never been convicted of crimes and lacked trust is disheartening

    Source

    “Our commissioners have never been convicted of any crimes, therefore, it is disheartening to hear the lack of trust.”

    We do not trust Namcor – Swartbooi
  3. October 2022

  4. The Namibian

    Tom Alweendo denied malicious slander against his person

    Source

    “"This is malicious slander against my person. Throughout my professional career, I promoted good governance and spoke out against corruption; that hasn't changed," Alweendo said this week.”

    Stop The Corruption in Mining
  5. September 2022

  6. The Namibian

    Minister Tom Alweendo has revealed the government's plans to cancel the Namcor fuel levy

    Source

    “MINISTER OF MINES and energy Tom Alweendo has revealed the government's plans to cancel the levy of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) by taking steps to remove the fuel levy and creating a wider range of discounted offerings at pumps”

    Revolutionise Namcor Fuel Levy

  7. The Namibian

    Mines minister Tom Alweendo is fighting against the automatic renewal of the Nuska Technologies contract

    Source

    “Mines minister Tom Alweendo is now fighting against the automatic renewal of the contract, which will cost taxpayers another N$200 million, supposedly for the valuation of diamonds being forced on the state-owned company Namdia.”

    Free Money For a Few Leaves Majority Poor
Business

Mineworkers' union investment empire faces transparency and benefit questions

The News

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.

Why it matters

Mineworkers' union investment empire transparency crisis exposes potential financial mismanagement affecting thousands of members' livelihoods and retirement.

21 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 21 June

  1. Mineworkers' union investment empire faces transparency and benefit questions

    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 →

Sunday 10 May

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

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