Nandi-Ndaitwah warns against ‘resource curse’ as Presidency takes oil oversight

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2026-04-09

Windhoek , 08 April- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 APR (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has moved the oversight of the oil and gas sector directly to the Presidency to prevent a “resource curse” from undermining Namibia’s development.
Delivering the State of the Nation Address on Wednesday, the president informed Parliament that the sector must be managed with extreme care from its inception, cautioning that without rigorous oversight, the emerging industry could become a...

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