# Namibian president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has assumed direct control of the ministry of Mines, Energy and Industry, removing deputy prime minister Natangwe Ithete from his dual role. The presidency says the change aims to strengthen coordination in Namibia’s vital resource sectors, including uranium, diamond, and emerging oil industries. Analysts say the move signals a strategic pivot toward centralised oversight as Namibia prepares for major oil production by 2030 and seeks to attract global investment.
Namibian president takes direct control of Mining and Energy ministry