insert_link Nam Elections 2024Amutse Appointed as New Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has named Modestus Amutse as the new Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, with the appointment taking effect yesterday. The decision, as per the presidency’s socials, is made in line with Article 35 of the constitution, which authorises the President to appoint Ministers from the National Assembly to oversee government functions. Amutse enters the portfolio with substantial public service experience, having served as Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, as well as a Member of Parliament […] today3 December, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsDeputy Prime Minister visits NAMDIA Photo: Namdia Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) hosted Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangue Ithete, at its headquarters on Monday, 15 September 2025. According to the diamond marketing and sales company, the high-level delegation, including Executive Director Moses Pakote and other ministry officials, was received by NAMDIA’s Board of Directors, executive management, and staff. The visit aimed to deepen collaboration and reaffirm the Ministry’s support for […] today16 September, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsRelief for motorists as fuel prices remain unchanged Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy building Motorists can breathe a sigh of relief after the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for May 2025. Following its monthly fuel price review, the Ministry recorded over-recoveries of 13.36 cents per litre for petrol, 17.39 cents per litre for diesel 50ppm, and 25.83 cents per litre for diesel 10ppm. These over-recoveries have enabled the Ministry […] today28 April, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsAlweendo Says Oil and Gas Policy Gaps an African Challenge Mines and Energy Minister Thomas Alweendo says policy shortcomings in the oil and gas sector are a continent-wide issue, not just a Namibian problem. Speaking on a ministry-hosted podcast, he emphasized the need to refine local content policies to ensure Namibian businesses benefit from resource extraction. In this report, compiled by One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Eric Mhunduru, Alweendo highlights a call for policy improvements. today7 March, 2025
