… When he launched NDP4 in June 2017, former NPC director general Tom Alweendo said: “At the rate that we are going, I still maintain that we cannot achieve Vision 2030, and we need a serious paradigm shift and implementation of the programmes we create”.The problem seems to be a l …
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- July 2023
- May 2023
… Muyamba was a technical adviser to mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo before he resigned in October last year. …
Charges withdrawn in city extortion case- April 2023
… The company now wants to compel the government to obtain a N$135 million Namdia diamond-valuation deal, which is against the wishes of minister of mines and energy Tom Alweendo. …
Kandjoze ‘misled’ ACC on Namdia… Popular Democratic Movement member of parliament Hidipo Hamata will ask minister of mines and energy Tom Alweendo this about Matthews’ involvement in the N$1-billion tender. …
Namcor offers Matthews N$230 000 a month, but ex-banker hints at N$350 000… Swartbooi was speaking on Thursday during a community meeting at Keetmanshoop where mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo was also present. …
We do not trust Namcor – Swartbooi… In a letter written to Shikongo yesterday, Shiimi said Comalie has raised concerns over the safety of her daughter and herself during a meeting with himself [Shiimi] and minister of mines and energy Tom Alweendo. …
Police investigate themselves over Namcor arrest- October 2022
… 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- September 2022
Josepg Sheehama 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 Namcor’s …
Revolutionise Namcor Fuel Levy… 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. …
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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 →