Mines Minister promises NIDA upgrades in Onandjaba Village

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The Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy has assured residents of Onandjaba Village that plans are underway to upgrade the facilities of the Namibia Investment Development Agency (NIDA) to make them more appealing for trade. 

MIME reaffirms commitment to accelerating industrial development

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The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Namibia's industrial development, noting progress on key national programmes and outlining new measures aimed at boosting investment, manufacturing capacity and small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) growth. 

Kapofi tables Petroleum Bill to strengthen oversight

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The Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy, Frans Kapofi, has proposed tabling the Petroleum Amendment Bill, aimed at establishing an upstream petroleum unit as well as introducing measures to strengthen fiscal transparency and accountability.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah takes over Mines and Energy Ministry

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her decision to assume responsibility for the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy is aimed at ensuring stability, a renewed focus, and a stronger sense of purpose.

However, she emphasised that the success of the Ministry does not depend on a single individual.

Ithete calls for action in green energy sector

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The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangue Ithete, has urged stakeholders in the green energy sector to move beyond speeches and take concrete action. 

Alweendo confident in Namibia's potential to strike oil

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Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo stated that Shell's announcement regarding the unviability of discoveries in PEL39 is unfortunate but will not hinder Namibia's oil and gas development. 

New energy sectors require skilled labour - Alweendo

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Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, emphasizes that the oil, gas, and green hydrogen industries in Namibia require skilled labour, technological advancements, and robust infrastructure.