Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo says real GDP growth could double within 10 years once offshore oil production begins (AC Vol 64 No 11 Oil boom poses governance risks)...
The report would be published once responses had been received from mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo...
President Hage Geingob and his close ally mines minister Tom Alweendo have signalled their seriousness about obtaining the maximum benefit of minerals used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries by banning their export in raw form...
African countries often aim to add value to the natural resources before export; last year Namibia's mines minister Tom Alweendo said all lithium had to be processed in the country before export but whether or not this measure will succeed is unknown (AC Vol 63 No 25 Lithium scramble offers temptation)...
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His departure and replacement by Isabella Chirchir was announced by Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo at the end of October without explanation (AC Vol 62 No 12 Controversial delta drilling)...
When the company announced 'clear evidence' of an oil find in April mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo said: 'This is a great period for the people of Namibia with the results of the well confirming a big potential for a very valuable energy resource for our country...
Economic pragmatists were also rewarded: the former Bank of Namibia Governor Tom Alweendo has gone to Mines and Energy in a straight swap with the former Namcor managing director Obeth Kandjoze who now leads the National Planning Commission...