Entries by Namibian

Southern Africa: Namibia Must Take the Time to Get the Petroleum Bill Right /in /by

[Namibian] Namibia's offshore petroleum discoveries have placed the country on the global energy map, raising hopes of jobs, revenue, and long-term development.

Namibia: Namibia Re-Exports N$307m Oil to Neighbours /in /by

[Namibian] Namibia exported oil worth N$307 million to Zambia and Botswana in January.

Namibia: Namcor ‘Defies’ Minister’s Directive Not to Appoint New MD /in /by

[Namibian] Mines minister Modestus Amutse is intervening at the National Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) after the board allegedly defied directives by replacing interim boss.

Namibia: ‘Local Oil and Gh2 Ownership Not a Threat’ /in /by

[Namibian] The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) says local ownership should be seen as a strength for Namibia's economy.

Namibia: Namibia Fuel Price Alert – Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz Oil As Global Supply Fears Mount /in /by

[Namibian] Namibia faces potential fuel price hikes and supply disruptions following the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Namibia: Namcor Appoints New Acting Managing Director Ndafyaalako /in /by

[Namibian] The National Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) board of directors has appointed a new interim managing director, Mtundeni Ndafyaalako, from 1 March.

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Sons Reject IPC Claims of Oil Industry Involvement /in /by

[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's two sons say the claim by Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula that they are involved in the oil industry is a blatant lie.

Namibia: Analysts Warn Nandi-Ndaitwah Power Expansion and Petroleum Bill Could Centralise Authority in Presidency /in /by

[Namibian] Political analysts and some members of parliament say proposed legislative changes expanding president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's authority could signal an executive overreach.

Namibia: Swartbooi Wants Petroleum Products Upstream Unit Converted Into Monitoring and Evaluation Unit /in /by

[Namibian] Landless People's Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi has proposed that instead of putting the petroleum products upstream unit under the president's office it should be transformed into a monitoring and evaluation component.

Namibia: Petroleum Sector Is Still in My Control – Minister Amutse /in /by

[Namibian] Minister of industries, mines and energy Modestus Amutse on Tuesday clarified that his ministry still controls the petroleum sector despite ongoing plans to move it to the Office of the President.