The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) offers a comprehensive range of services essential for driving national economic growth, industrial development, and the sustainable utilisation of Namibia’s rich natural resources. Our services cater to domestic and international stakeholders,providing essential information, guidance, regulatory oversight, and crucial support for investment across all mandated sectors.
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Industrial Services
Industrial Policy and Planning: Designing and coordinating the implementation of the Industrial Policy to facilitate sustainable economic growth and job creation.
Investment Facilitation: Evaluating and appraising industrial projects, sponsoring feasibility studies, and providing advice to developers and investors.
SMME Development and Support: Formulating policy for and providing direct support (mentorship, financial aid, premises) to the local SMME sector.
Manufacturing Statistics: Production of statistics and conducting regular censuses of the manufacturing sector.
Commerce Services
Business Environment and Policy: Formulating and administering laws to create an environment conducive to effective business and commercial operations.
Consumer Protection and Standards: Promoting and protecting consumer rights through inspections, enforcement of product standards, weights, and measures.
Competition and Intellectual Property: Promoting fair competition and registering innovations, patents, trademarks, and designs (BIPA Act, 2016).
Diamonds Services
Diamond mining and marketing: Regulating the diamond mining industry and overseeing the marketing of Namibian diamonds.
Diamond certification: Implementing diamond certification programs to ensure the ethical and responsible sourcing of diamonds.
Energy Services
Power generation and distribution: Overseeing the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity.
Renewable energy: Promoting the development and utilisation of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydro power.
Energy efficiency: Implementing measures to improve energy efficiency and reduce consumption.
Energy Funds Services
Energy Planning and Research: Conducting planning and research to inform policy decisions and investing in the R&D of new and renewable energy sources.
Investment and Growth Attraction: Attracting investment to the energy sector to stimulate economic growth, ensuring competitive and cost-effective energy supply.
Policy Implementation and Oversight: Implementing energy policies (including the Electricity Act, 2007) and enforcing compliance to ensure a fair and competitive market.
Security and Social Upliftment: Ensuring a reliable and sufficient energy supply and promoting equitable access to affordable energy services for all Namibians.
Geological Services
Geological survey and mapping: Conducting geological surveys and mapping to identify mineral resources.
Data management and analysis: Providing access to geological data and conducting data analysis.
Geospatial information sys
tems: Utilising geospatial information systems to support geological research and decision-making.
Mines Services
Mining permits and licenses: Issuing and managing mining permits and licenses.
Mineral exploration and development: Supporting mineral exploration and development activities.
Mine safety and health: Ensuring compliance with mine safety and health regulations.
Petroleum Services
Petroleum exploration and production: Overseeing petroleum exploration and production activities.
Petroleum licensing: Issuing and managing petroleum licenses and permits.
Petroleum infrastructure: Regulating the construction and operation of petroleum infrastructure.
Administration Services
Financial management: Managing the ministry’s financial resources and ensuring accountability.
Human resources: Overseeing the recruitment, development, and management of human resources.
Administrative support: Providing general administrative support to the ministry’s operations.