The Ministries of International Relations and Trade and Industries, Mines, and Energy hosted the 12th session of the Ministerial Business Engagement.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Defence Minister Frans Kapofi to oversee the portfolio of Industries, Mines and Energy on an interim basis. 

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially assumed responsibility for the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy following the dismissal of Natangue Ithete from his ministerial and deputy prime ministerial roles. 

The Minister of Industrialisation, Mines, and Energy, Natangue Ithete, commended the Namibian Competition Commission's (NaCC's) role in promoting fair business practices and safeguarding consumer interests in Namibia.

The Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy has started to develop a policy on mandatory minimum percentage local equity participation in all new mining ventures.