[Namibian] The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has cautioned that Namibia's oil and gas sector may create fewer jobs than government projections suggest, citing transparency and consultation concerns.
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[Namibian] A Complaint against the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) about a television programme on oil exploration in the Kavango East region was correctly handled by the media ombudsman, a High Court judge has found.
[Namibian] The Namibian Presidency has successfully concluded its nationwide consultations on the Draft National Upstream Petroleum Local Content Policy aimed at ensuring the country's petroleum resources benefit all citizens.
[Namibian] Natangue Ithete, deputy prime minister and minister of industries, mines and energy, at the Global African Hydrogen Conference, Windhoek, 10 September 2025
[Namibian] The draft oil and gas local content policy that aims to regulate the petroleum industry has been criticised for lacking clear penalties when foreign companies do not comply and can easily be used for corruption.
[Namibian] Feasibility studies are currently underway for a proposed joint oil refinery between Namibia and Botswana, with Walvis Bay and Ghanzi under consideration as possible sites.
[Namibian] Shell is planning to rekindle exploration efforts off Namibia in 2026, the company told Platts in a statement on 18 August.
[Namibian] A high Court judge has ordered the final liquidation of the fuel company Enercon Namibia and the close corporation Erongo Petroleum, which are both involved in the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) fraud and corruption case.
[Namibian] Nigerian energy company Heirs Energies is considering investing in Namibia's oil and gas industry.
[Namibian] Shell says it remains committed to offshore exploration in Namibia, as industry stakeholders raise concerns over local exclusion and long-term investment conditions.
