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Powering Our Future: Conversations with the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy
Join us as we explore a range of compelling topics with stakeholders from the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy. From industry insights to the latest developments shaping Namibia’s energy landscape, our exclusive interviews dive into the challenges, opportunities, and innovations driving the sector forward.

Powering our Future: Geoparks

We were recently joined by Senior Geoscientist Josephine Uushona, from the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy. She shed light on Namibia’s ambition to develop its first UNESCO Global Geopark,...

July 3, 2025

Powering our Future: Geophysics

We were joined in studio by Nuclear physicist, Dr Nortin Titus, who is also a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Dr Titus has recently been seconded to...

June 26, 2025

Powering our Future: Career Meets Impact

At the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, careers aren’t just about science – they’re about shaping the future. Professionals across the ministry play a critical role in managing Namibia’s...

June 19, 2025

Powering our Future with MIME: Information Management

Martha Haludilu and Hilya Amukwa, project supervisors from the Geological Survey’s Information Services Division, joined us in studio to tell us more about their work. The information scientists at the Geological Survey...

June 10, 2025

Powering our Future with MIME: Palaeontology

Today’s topic takes us way back—millions of years, in fact—as we explore the fascinating world of Palaeontology. Namibia is home to some of the most remarkable fossil discoveries on the African...

June 5, 2025

Powering our Future with MIME: Engineering and Environmental Geology

Michelle Hailonga, Environmental Geologist at the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, joined us in studio to explore the critical work being done at the intersection of geology and environmental...

May 22, 2025

Powering our Future with MIME: Economic Geology

We recently sat down with Mr. Elkan Utoni, Economic Geologist at the Geological Survey of Namibia. Economic geologists study the formation and distribution of mineral deposits to support mineral exploration...

May 15, 2025

Powering our Future with MIME: Cartography

We sat down with Anna Ambata, a Senior Cartographer in the Geoinformation Division at the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy. She is part of the team that transforms complex...

May 1, 2025

Powering Our Future with MIME: Exploring Geo-Chemistry

We recently sat down with Shipandeni Abraham, a Geo-chemist at the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, to explore the role geo-chemists play in shaping the future of our country...

April 23, 2025

Powering our Future with MIME: Geological Mapping

We were joined by Claudia Mutongolume, a Regional Mapping Geologist from the Geological Survey at the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME). Claudia plays a key role in helping us understand the...

April 16, 2025

Powering our Future with MIME: Medical Geology and Animal Health

We continue our discussion on Medical Geology, with a particular focus on its impact on animal health. Many of us have observed instances where animals consume substances that fall outside...

April 9, 2025

Powering our Future with MME: Medical Geology

We were recently joined by Gavin Kavindikiza, Geo-Scientist at the Ministry of Mines, Energy, and Industry, to talk about how medical geology impacts human health. Watch the full interview:

April 3, 2025