The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has retained its executive leadership for the 2026–2027 term following its 47th Annual General Meeting held on Thursday.
George Botshiwe, Managing Director of QKR Navachab Gold Mine, will continue serving as Chamber President, while John Roos, B2Gold Namibia Country Manager, remains First Vice President. Irvinne Simataa, Executive Vice President of Swakop Uranium, will continue as Second Vice President.
“It was confirmed at the 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Chamber of Mines held on 21 May 2026 that the current EXCO leadership will continue serving for the 2026–2027 period in accordance with their existing terms of office under the Chamber Constitution, with no new elections held during the AGM. Their terms will continue until the next AGM in 2027,” the Chamber said.
The Chamber also confirmed newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Fabian Shaanika as a member of the Executive Committee.
Shaanika recently took over as CEO of the Chamber and brings nearly 20 years of experience in the mining, natural resources and financial sectors.
He previously held senior positions at Kelp Blue, Rand Merchant Bank Namibia, Standard Bank Namibia, Namdeb, Skorpion Zinc and Debmarine Namibia.
