The Chamber of Mines of Namibia maintained its core leadership structure for the 2026–2027 term, anchoring stability in one of Africa’s key mineral-producing nations as it integrates a new chief executive officer to navigate evolving industry policies.
The industry group’s executive committee will remain unchanged following its 47th annual general meeting held on May 21, according to an emailed statement. In accordance with the organization’s constitution, no new elections were contested, extending the current leadership’s mandate until the next annual general meeting in 2027.
George Botshiwe, managing director of QKR Namibia’s Navachab Gold Mine, continues as president. He is supported by John Roos, country manager of B2Gold Namibia, as first vice president, and Irvinne Simataa, executive vice president of Swakop Uranium, as second vice president.
The leadership continuity comes as Fabian Shaanika assumes his seat on the executive committee following his recent appointment as chief executive officer of the Chamber. Shaanika, a veteran with nearly two decades of experience across mining operations, investment banking, and project development, takes the operational helm after previous senior tenures at Kelp Blue, Rand Merchant Bank Namibia, and major diamond and zinc ventures including Namdeb and Skorpion Zinc.
The Chamber, which serves as the primary lobby and coordinating body for mining companies operating in Namibia, faces a critical term ahead as it manages policy engagement and investment frameworks. The organization expressed gratitude to the committee for driving sector progress through 2025 and signaled a focus on sustained regulatory engagement during the upcoming period.
