Ministry of Mines and Energy

What Ministry of Mines and Energy does

The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME), formerly the Ministry of Mines and Energy, is the Government of Namibia's statutory body responsible for stewardship of the country's natural resource base across mining, energy, petroleum, and, since a 2025 restructure, industrial development. Its functional scope covers administration of the Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act 1992, the Diamond Act 1999, and the Petroleum Products and Energy Act 1990, making it the sole regulator of mining permits, diamond Kimberley Process certification, petroleum exploration and downstream licensing, and national energy policy. Core service lines include the Directorate of Mines, Diamond Affairs (Swakopmund, Luderitz, and Oranjemund regional offices), Energy, Energy Funds (National Energy Fund and Solar Revolving Fund), Geological Survey, Downstream Petroleum Affairs, Commerce, and Industrial Development. The ministry also operates regulatory and analytical products such as the MIME E-Portal/Mining Portal, the Earth Data Namibia (EDN) geological and mineral information system built with Beak Consultants, the Kimberley Process Certification scheme, monthly fuel price adjustments, the Off-grid Energization Master Plan (OGEMP), the Equipment Aid Scheme (which has supported 3,213 MSMEs across all 14 regions since inception), and the UNDP/UNCTAD-backed EMPRETEC Namibia Programme launched October 16, 2019.

MIME's delivery model is public-sector rather than commercial: it is funded through the Namibian national budget and does not generate market revenue. Stakeholders include mining and energy companies (local and international), local communities, investors, civil society organisations, academia, and other government agencies. Its go-to-market is primarily direct via a Windhoek headquarters and 16 regional offices across all 14 Namibian regions, supplemented by self-serve digital channels including the E-Portal, the Cadastre Map Portal, and the EDN GIS platform. The ministry works in partnership with multilateral bodies including UNDP, UNCTAD, GEF, GIZ, the World Bank, ADA, UNIDO, SACREEE, and CTBTO, and oversees or coordinates with state-owned operators such as Namdeb (jointly owned with De Beers), Namcor, and NamPower. As of 2025 leadership includes Minister Hon. Modestus Amutse, Deputy Minister Hon. Gaudentia Kröhne, and Executive Director Moses Pakote.

Underlying technical infrastructure includes the EDN geological platform (Geo-Economic Data, mineral occurrences, geology mapping, mineral licences tracking, airborne magnetics and radiometrics, geophysics), the National Earth Science Museum and NESEIC library, a Tsumeb seismological monitoring station linked to the CTBTO network, and the Solar Revolving Fund credit facility. Scale markers disclosed in input materials include the 347 MW Ruacana hydropower plant, 23 containerised PV systems deployed since 2013 for off-grid electrification in Omusati, Kunene, and Otjozondjupa, and an electrification rate of approximately 59.5% of households nationally (46.9% main grid, 12.4% solar, 0.2% generators).

Name

Ministry of Mines and Energy

Legal name

Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy Namibia

Website

https://mme.gov.na

Company type

Public

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) is the Government of Namibia's statutory regulator and steward of mining, energy, petroleum, and industrial development, serving mining and energy companies, local communities, investors, and other government agencies across all 14 Namibian regions.

Ownership category

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Product category

Government Administration - Mining and Energy Regulation

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of General Economic Programs (92611)

SIC

Metal Mining (1000)

akta.pro primary industry

Minerals, Mining & Geologic Resources Administration (BPAIAMAJ)

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State/Provincial Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration (BPAIABAL)

Keywords

• Mineral resources management
• Energy sector regulation
• Petroleum affairs
• Geological survey services
• Mining license administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Windhoek

HQ country

Namibia

HQ region

Africa

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy is the Government of Namibia's central regulatory and policy authority for the mining, energy, downstream petroleum, and industrial development sectors. It administers mineral and mining licenses, geological survey and mapping, energy and petroleum regulation, dedicated financing schemes (Solar Revolving Fund, National Energy Fund, EMPRETEC, Equipment Aid Scheme), and SME certification to support industrial development in Namibia.

Product overview

The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) operates a portfolio of government services rather than a unified commercial product. The core offerings include information portals (MIME E-Portal, Mining Portal, Earth Data Namibia), energy financing mechanisms (Solar Revolving Fund, National Energy Fund), business development services (EMPRETEC Namibia, SME Certification, Equipment Aid Scheme), and regulatory services (Diamond Affairs, Petroleum Affairs, Geological Survey). The Mining Portal and Earth Data Namibia serve as the primary digital access points for stakeholders, while the Solar Revolving Fund and National Energy Fund provide financing for energy access. The Ministry also operates specialized services including the Kimberley Process Certification for diamonds, National Ozone Unit for environmental compliance, and the Off-grid Energization Master Plan for rural electrification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CooPSA (Cooling Programme for Southern Africa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2025Partnership for donation of N$1.65 million worth of specialized tools and equipment to four Vocational Training Centres for RAC sector capacity building, officiated by MIME Executive Director.
• UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through the EMPRETEC Namibia Programme launched October 16, 2019, aimed at unlocking growth potential of MSMEs through competency-based training and business advisory services under UNCTAD framework.
• UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal framework partner for EMPRETEC Namibia Programme supporting entrepreneurship development and MSME growth.
• UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementation partner for NAMREP and NEEP programmes supporting renewable energy development and energy efficiency in Namibia.
• ADA (Austrian Development Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for SOLTRAIN (Southern African Solar Thermal Training & Demonstration Initiative) and EELA (Energy Efficient Lighting and Appliance) programme.
• UNIDOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for EELA (Energy Efficient Lighting and Appliance) programme alongside ADA and SACREEE.
• SACREEE (SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner for EELA programme supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in Southern Africa.
• GIZ (German Society for International Cooperation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for GPE (Green Peoples Energy) programme and training on safe use of flammable refrigerants (R290) with Namibia.
• Council for Geoscience (CGS) of South AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on high-resolution geological mapping, particularly in Southern Namibia through the Tectonics Subdivision.
• CTBTO (Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTsumeb International Monitoring Station operates as part of CTBTO's international monitoring network.
• World BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on National Energy Affordability Study and provides analytical tools including Geospatial Least Cost Electrification Planning tool (GLCEP) for universal electricity access strategy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (South Africa): South Africa's national department responsible for regulation of mining, mineral resources, and energy policy. Directly comparable in mandate (mining licensing, energy planning, petroleum regulation) and regional SADC context.
• Ministry of Minerals and Energy (Botswana): Botswana's ministerial body overseeing mineral resource governance and energy supply. Highly comparable as a Southern African neighbour with diamond-led mining economy and similar regulatory scope.
• Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (Zambia): Zambia's ministry responsible for mining licensing, mineral rights administration, and exploration policy. Comparable in scope of mining permit governance and southern African regional context.
• Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas (Angola): Angola's ministry administering upstream petroleum licensing and mineral resources, including offshore basins adjacent to Namibia. Directly comparable in Orange Basin oversight and petroleum regulatory function.
• Ministry of Mines and Mining Development (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe's ministry handling mining rights administration, geological survey, and mineral resource management. Comparable in regulatory approach to mining licensing and small-scale mining formalization.

Broad incumbents

• Department of Industry, Science and Resources (Australia): Australia's national department overseeing resources, industry policy, and science. Comparable at the broader level in administering mining, energy, and industrial development programs from a federal vantage point.
• Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (Norway): Norway's ministry responsible for petroleum, energy, and water resources. Comparable as a benchmark sovereign manager of petroleum resources and energy transition policy, though at much greater scale.

Others

• Geological Survey of Namibia: A directorate within MIME itself responsible for geological mapping, mineral exploration, and geoscientific data. Listed as it is the national analog to peer geological surveys (e.g., USGS, British Geological Survey) that provide comparable geoscience services.
• NamPower: Namibia's state-owned national power utility operating under MIME's regulatory oversight. Relevant as the operational counterpart to MIME's energy policy and fund management functions including the Ruacana hydro plant.

Regional players

• Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board: Namibia's national investment promotion agency. Adjacent to MIME's investment facilitation role within the same jurisdiction, but specifically focused on FDI attraction rather than resource regulation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mimenamibia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MIMEnamibia
• Facebookfacebook.com/mimenamibia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ministry-of-health-and-social-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/mimenamibia

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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