The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has appointed Maureen Hinda as its fourth Interim Managing Director in less than two years, effective 25 August 2025.
Hinda succeeds Victoria Sibeya, who was appointed in March and served from 1 April 2025.
Before Sibeya, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Ebson Uanguta, was seconded to NAMCOR in January 2024 on an initial six-month contract that was later extended to a year, ending in March 2025.
Uanguta took over from Shiwana Ndeunyema, who served as interim managing director for nine months following the suspension of NAMCOR’s then managing director, Immanuel Mulunga, in 2023.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete, confirmed the latest appointment and expressed confidence in Hinda’s leadership.
“On behalf of the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, I would like to congratulate the Board of Directors, Management and entire team at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) for the appointment of the Interim Managing Director, Ms. Maureen Hinda, effective 25 August 2025,” he said.
Ithete said Hinda’s experience, knowledge and determination would be key in guiding NAMCOR through its current challenges while advancing efficiency, innovation and national impact.
Who is Maureen Hinda?
Hinda, who has served in the National Assembly since 2015, was appointed Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation that same year.
Following a cabinet reshuffle in February 2018, she moved to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration and Safety and Security, where she served until March 2021.
On 21 April 2021, she was appointed Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises, a position she held until earlier this year.
