Namibia: Mines minister accused of trying to oust Namcor board for more control – National

Minister of mines and energy Natangue Ithete is allegedly pushing to fire the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) board – a move seen as a strategy to get more power and influence over the parastatal.

Some Cabinet ministers have reportedly raised red flags over Ithete’s proposal, with some privately saying the board has been sharing information with the minister.

Ithete is alleged to have told the Cabinet last week that he wants the board to be removed – a year…