Veston Malango

“Shaanika succeeds long-serving CEO Veston Malango, who has retired after two decades at the helm and will remain in a transitional role until the end of 2026 to ensure a smooth handover.”

“Malango has retired after 20 years as chief executive of the chamber.”

“Chamber of Mines chief executive Veston Malango said the sector remained a key part of the economy despite global pressures such as geopolitical tensions, slower trade and uneven growth in major economies.”

“He warned that Namibia's attractiveness to investors has declined.”

“Presenting the Chamber's 2025 Annual Review, Chief Executive Officer Veston Malango said the sector remains a key pillar of the national economy, contributing around 14% to gross domestic product and continuing to anchor government revenue and employment.”

“Chamber of Mines chief executive Veston Malango said entities are taxed on the sale price of a licence, but they are not able to deduct the cost of any explorations or improvements they made to the licence.”

“On the sidelines of the Indaba, Giordano met senior executives from US firms, including KoBold Metals and Chevron, as well as Namibian mining leadership, among them Veston Malango, CEO of the Chamber of Mines of Namibia.”

“"The 2025 mining outcomes clearly demonstrate the importance of diversification within Namibia's mineral sector. While diamonds faced global market headwinds, the strength of uranium and gold reinforced the sector's resilience," the chamber's chief executive Veston Malango says.”

“On both occasions he was aided by Chamber CEO Veston Malango, whom he had been instrumental in recruiting from Ongopolo Mining and Processing in 2005.”