Three new faces: Namibia's Boardroom shuffle

Galp Namibia has appointed Saave Nakashole as Deputy Country Manager for Public and Operational Affairs, the company has said, in a move it says will strengthen its local leadership structure.

Nakashole brings 14 years' experience from the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, where she worked on subsurface evaluations, asset assessments and upstream growth initiatives. She has also served as a board member of the Namibian Petroleum Operators Association and has worked closely with government institutions, international operators and joint venture partners throughout her career.

In her new role she will support Galp Namibia's engagement with national stakeholders and the development of the company's operations in the country.

Galp said the appointment reflected its commitment to reinforcing local expertise and fostering institutional collaboration, in line with Namibia's development priorities. A geoscientist by training, Nakashole holds a BSc in Geology and Environmental Science from the University of Namibia, a BSc Honours in Geology from Rhodes University and a master's degree in Petroleum Geosciences from Heriot-Watt University. She also holds a certificate in project management and completed the Senior Management Development Programme at Stellenbosch University.

Bank Windhoek has appointed Nangula Uaandja as an independent non-executive director, a move it says strengthens the bank's board with experienced leadership. A chartered accountant by profession, Uaandja holds a bachelor's degree in accounting science and a master's degree in business leadership. She brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience, with a career shaped by institutional oversight, strategic transformation and a strong commitment to Namibia's economic development.

Uaandja spent more than 20 years at PwC Namibia, rising from trainee accountant to managing partner and country senior partner. She went on to become the inaugural chief executive of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, where she helped position Namibia as a competitive investment destination and strengthened public-private collaboration. She currently serves as executive director of the Emeraldsand Platforms group.

Stina Wu has been appointed Special Economic Advisor to the President of the Pan African Women's Organisation (PAWO), according to an appointment letter issued on 7 July. The appointment, made by PAWO President Eunice Iipinge, took effect immediately. In the role, Wu will advise the president on matters relating to economic development, investment and enterprise.

Wu is the founder and chairperson of the Stina Youth Growth Foundation, based in Windhoek. The appointment letter said the role recognised her experience in business development, investment promotion, entrepreneurship and strategic partnerships, as well as her work supporting the economic empowerment of women. PAWO works to advance women's empowerment and socio-economic development across Africa.

Wu said: "I am deeply honoured and humbled to accept my appointment as Special Economic Advisor to the President of the Pan African Women's Organisation. This appointment is not only a personal milestone but a call to greater service. I accept this responsibility with gratitude and a renewed commitment to advancing women's economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, investment, innovation and sustainable development across Namibia and the African continent."