… 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. …
Fabian Shaanika named CEO of Chamber of Mines of NamibiaNamibia Minute.
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Veston Malango
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Retired CEO of Chamber of Mines of Namibia who led the organization for two decades until May 2026.
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- May 2026
… Shaanika replaces Veston Malango, who will continue to work at the chamber until the end of the year to hand over responsibilities. …
Chamber of Mines appoints Fabian Shaanika as new chief executive… Launching the 2025 Chamber Annual Review in Windhoek, 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. …
Mining sector shrinks but generates N$64.2 billion… 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. …
Strong gold, uranium offset diamond slump- March 2026
… 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. …
Namra warns foreign companies mineral and petroleum licence transfers are subject to Namibian tax- February 2026
… 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. …
US on the offensive for Namibia’s critical minerals …searches for strategic partners for future energy systems… Giordano also met with the Chamber of Mines of Namibia chief executive officer, Veston Malango, where they discussed the role of US companies in Namibia’s mining sector. …
Ambassador Giordano pushes US investment in Namibian mining… 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. …
Uranium and gold carry mining sector in 2025- August 2025
Host Edla Kaumbi, Executive Director of the Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance – NICG speaks to Veston Malango and Robin Sherbourne about the governance of minerals, oil, and gas, and how to balance state stakes, public value, and investor confidence.
Fireplace Conversations- April 2025
… 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. …
Chamber tribute to Mark Dawe
Mining & Energy
Fabian Shaanika appointed Chamber of Mines CEO from May 2026
The News
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has appointed geologist and investment banking professional Fabian Shaanika as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026, succeeding retired CEO Veston Malango who led the organization for two decades. Shaanika brings nearly 20 years of mining sector experience across exploration, project development, financing, and production, including recent roles at Kelp Blue and senior positions at Rand Merchant Bank and Standard Bank Namibia.
Why it matters
New Chamber of Mines CEO appointment signals leadership continuity in Namibia's critical mining sector after two decades under previous leadership.
9 May 2026 · Informanté →
Saturday 9 May
Fabian Shaanika appointed Chamber of Mines CEO from May 2026
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has appointed geologist and investment banking professional Fabian Shaanika as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026, succeeding retired CEO Veston Malango who led the organization for two decades. Shaanika brings nearly 20 years of mining sector experience across exploration, project development, financing, and production, including recent roles at Kelp Blue and senior positions at Rand Merchant Bank and Standard Bank Namibia.
9 May 2026 · Informanté →
Wednesday 6 May
Chamber of Mines appoints Fabian Shaanika as chief executive
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has appointed Fabian Shaanika, formerly managing director of kelp farming company Kelp Blue, as its new chief executive effective 1 May. Shaanika, a registered geologist with MBA and experience at Rand Merchant Bank, Standard Bank, Namdeb, Skorpion Zinc Mine and Debmarine Namibia, replaces Veston Malango, who retires after 20 years leading the chamber.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 5 May
Mining output falls 9.4% but sales reach N$64.2 billion
Namibia's mining sector contracted 9.4% in 2025 due to lower diamond output, reduced metal production, and weaker global demand, yet generated N$64.18 billion in sales revenue. The sector contributed about 14% to GDP, with uranium and gold growth offsetting declines in diamonds and base metals, while government mining revenue increased 39% to N$7.8 billion.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Saturday 2 May
Gold and uranium surge offset Namibia's mining contraction
Namibia's mining sector generated N$64.18 billion in revenue in 2025 despite contracting by 9.4%, with strong gold and uranium performances offsetting declines in diamonds and base metals. Gold prices surged about 44% while diamond prices fell 10–12%, and government contributions rose to approximately N$7.8 billion.
2 May 2026 · Informanté →
Sunday 15 March
Namra warns all mineral, petroleum licence transfers taxable
Namibia's Revenue Agency has warned that mineral and petroleum licence transfers are subject to Namibian tax even when conducted abroad, with only 5% of companies currently complying. A tax amnesty expires in October, but industry representatives have raised concerns that the current tax regime discourages investment.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 19 February
US Ambassador leads diplomatic push for Namibia's energy and critical minerals
United States Ambassador John Giordano completed a 10-day mission across Namibia, Washington and Cape Town to mobilise American capital and technology into Namibia's oil, gas and mining industries, framing critical minerals as essential to US energy security in the "AI era". The diplomatic push aims to position US firms to compete in Namibia's offshore energy, uranium and critical minerals sectors while deepening strategic energy partnerships.
19 February 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 12 February
US Ambassador promotes American investment in Namibian mining
US Ambassador John Giordano held talks with Namibian officials on expanding the US–Namibia partnership in critical minerals, citing Namibia as a regional leader in sound mining policy and responsible governance. The discussions focused on bringing American technical expertise, innovation and investment to support job creation, industrial development and energy security in the mining sector.
12 February 2026 · Informanté →
Tuesday 3 February
Uranium and gold drive Namibia's mining sector in 2025
Namibia's mining sector delivered mixed results in 2025, with uranium and gold providing strong export earnings and fiscal revenue, while diamonds faced continued global demand weakness. The Chamber of Mines projects uranium will remain the sector's largest growth driver in 2026.
3 February 2026 · The Namibian →