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SWAKOPMUND, 14 April 2025- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) Natangue Ithete, Deputy Minister Gaudentia Krönhe, Executive Director Ben Nangombe and Erongo Governor photographed with EDs and Managers in the ministry during the opening of the Ministry’s Annual Strategic Planning Retreat in Swakopmund on Monday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Ithete urges ministry to sharpen strategic focus on national development

ONGWEDIVA, 16 April 2025 - Former President and Chancellor of the University of Namibia, Nangolo Mbumba congratulates a graduate during the 8th graduation ceremony of UNAM. (Photo: Maria David) NAMPA

Over 860 students graduate from UNAM northern campuses

ONGWEDIVA, 17 MAY (NAMPA) - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete officially inaugurated the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) at Ongwediva in Saturday. (Photo: Maria David)

BIPA inaugurates Ongwediva office

WINDHOEK, 26 May 2025 - Sinomine Communications Manager, Alina Garises. (Photo: Contributed)

STS temporarily halts copper smelting operations

WINDHOEK, 06 June 2025 - Namibian Competition Commission CEO Vitalis Ndalikokule. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Whale Rock Cement's proposed acquisition of Ohorongo sparks monopoly concerns

Namibia commemorates World No Tobacco Day at Outjo

ONDANGWA, 01 July 2025 - Local companies showcasing their products during the Ondangwa trade fair and business expo on Tuesday.

Ondangwa northern Namibia’s economic gateway, says Sankwasa

Arandis, 11 July 2025 - HyIron Oshivela Managing Director Johannes Michels briefing Members of Parliament from different African countries during a site visit at the plant in Arandis on Friday. The visit was part of the Parliamentary Green Investment Dialogue taking place in Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia’s green strategy positioned as model for Africa

WALVIS BAY, 08 April 2025 - Inspector General of the Namibian Police Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope, Erongo Police Commander Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona, Swakop Uranium Mine Chief Executive Officer Lou Wei, Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes and Walvis Bay Urban Constituency Councillor Deriou Benson photographed during the handover of equipment to the Tutaleni Police Station by Swakop Uranium on Monday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Erongo governor applauds mines’ contributions to region

Mining expo opens with call for inclusive growth and sector reform

Third Namibia Oil and Gas Conference kicks off

SWAKOPMUND, 18 August 2025 - Erongo Governor Natalia !Goagoses speaking at the Erongo RED Shareholders’ Summit held in Swakopmund on Monday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Electricity distributors urged to prioritise customers

Walvis Bay, 22 August 2025 - Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economic and Industry, Public Administration and Planning, getting oriented on the Green Hydrogen powered trucks at the Cleanergy Solutions Hydrogen Plant at Walvis Bay. The visit was part of the week-long consultative workshop at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia urged to seize green hydrogen and ammonia opportunities

Ministerial Business Community Engagement held in Mariental

Charmaine Boois

SWAKOPMUND, 08 September 2025 - Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Krönhe, OPCW Programme Officer, Babatunde Olowookere and Chairperson of the National Authority and Director of Commerce Diina Nashidengo photograped with stakeholders and attendees at the official opening of the 2025 Integrated Advanced Course and Exercise on Assistance and Protection against Chemical Weapons for English-speaking African States Parties at Swakopmund on Monday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia hosts OPCW advanced training on chemical weapons preparedness

Namibia hails 99 per cent phase-out of ozone-depleting substances

Mathilde Kudumo

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls on new ambassadors to champion Namibia’s economic interests

Mathilde Kudumo

KEETMANSHOOP, 30 May 2025 – Vice President Lucia Witbooi pictured at the official opening of the Nama cultural festival on Friday at Keetmanshoop. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Witbooi calls for private sector and NGOs support in creative industry

WINDHOEK, 18 December 2025 - Industries, Mines, and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse speaking at the launch of the country’s National Energy Compact. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia moves to cut electricity imports

WINDHOEK, 18 December 2025 - The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union’s head, Petersen Kambinda pictured during the union’s end-of-year press conference in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

NARETU secures nearly N.dollars 1 million in workplace dispute awards

WINDHOEK, 16 May 2025 - A fuel attendant pumps petrol at a service station in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

Fuel prices remain unchanged for January

WINDHOEK, 18 December 2025 - Industries, Mines, and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse speaking at the launch of the country’s National Energy Compact. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Amutse urges State-owned enterprises to deliver

WINDHOEK, 31 March 2022 - Petrol attendant Appolo Elia on duty at a service station in Windhoek. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Fuel prices cut for February

WINDHOEK, 04 February 2026 - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Government not notified of TotalEnergies PEL 104 acquisition

CAPE TOWN, 11 February 2026 - Cape Town International Convention Centre where the African Mining Indaba is taking place. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia to present mining policy, investment plans at Mining Indaba

CAPE TOWN, 11 February 2026 - Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Gaudentia Kröhne speaking at the Namibia Country Showcase during the Africa Mining Indaba 2026. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia pushes beneficiation and uranium at Indaba

CAPE TOWN, 12 February 2026 - The High Commissioner of Namibia to South Africa, Nangula Frieda Ithete, during the Namibia Country Showcase at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia targets 1.4 billion market gateway

CAPE TOWN, 12 February 2026 - Governor of the Kunene Region, Vipuakuje Muharukua, during an interview on the sidelines of the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa on Thursday.

(Photo by Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Kunene eyes northern export harbour infrastructure

UIS, 16 March 2026 - An open mine pit at one of the mines in the Uis area. (Photo: Contributed)

Illegal mining, beneficiation concerns mount at Dâures

WINDHOEK, 16 May 2025 - A fuel attendant pumps petrol at a service station in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

Fuel supplies stable, ministry says

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 20 March 2026 - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, at the one-day Working Visit by the President of Botswana Duma Boko at State House on Friday. (Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Mines Ministry launches five-year strategic plan

WINDHOEK, 20 March 2026 - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, at the Working Visit by President Duma Boko of the Republic of Botswana at State House. (Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Mines minister orders fuel companies to not withhold supplies

OTJIWARONGO, 13 February 2017 - Stacked tins of fish. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Jinming calls for long-term zero-tariff agreement with Namibia

SWAKOPMUND, 18 May 2026 - Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses, Swakopmund Mayor Suamma Kautondokwa and chairperson of the parliamentary of the standing committee on natural resources and members and stakeholders photographed during the weeklong capacity building workshop at Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Aupindi demands urgent action on country’s natural wealth

SWAKOPMUND, 12 Decemeber 2025 - Newly elected Erongo Regional Council Chairperson and councillor of the Karibib Constituency Lazarus Kanelombe during his maiden media conference. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

ERC eyes mining license shareholding

BEIJING, 09 JUL (NAMPA) - Industries, Mines and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse engaging Simomine Tsumeb smelter Mine Logan Lou Lou Yonggang during the Namibia-China business fair in Beijing. (Photo by : Isabel Bento) NAMPA

One-Stop Centre to fast-track investment - Amutse

Justina Shuumbwa

RUNDU, 18 July 2026 - The Kavango River. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Kavango Peoples Forum demands halt to NamWater pipeline project

WINDHOEK, 31 July 2026 - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Fuel prices to increase by N$2 per litre from Wednesday

WINDHOEK, 04 August 2026 - Gezhouba Mining Services on Tuesday officially changed its name to GMS Namibia Mining Services (Pty) Ltd, marking five years of operations during which the company recorded over N$1.2 billion in local procurement and more than N$335 million in tax contributions. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

GMS rebrands after five years, cites N$1.2 billion local procurement

WINDHOEK, 05 August 2026 - Chamber of Mines president George Botshiwe speaks at the official opening of the 13th Chamber of Mines Expo and Conference on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Mining revenue surges to N$64 billion despite diamond contraction

WINDHOEK, 04 August 2026 - Exhibitors at the 13th edition of the Mining Expo 2026 at the Windhoek Showgrounds. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Fully booked expo reflects confidence in mining industry: Botshiwe