insert_link Business / Economics Fuel Prices Review Complete for January The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy’s Anna Salkeus announced that the review of fuel prices for January next year has been finalised. She said international oil prices fell in November 2025 due to oversupply, weak demand growth, a softer US dollar, increased US shale production, and the easing of OPEC+ output cuts. today22 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics December Fuel Prices Set to Rise The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has confirmed a 21-cent-per-litre increase for petrol and both diesel types starting later this week. In Walvis Bay, petrol will cost N$20.58 per litre, 50ppm diesel N$20.13, and 10ppm diesel N$20.23. Diesel under-recoveries will be absorbed by the National Energy Fund. The Ministry’s Anna Salkeus stressed the importance of balancing cost recovery with consumer protection while ensuring steady fuel supply, wishing residents a safe and prosperous holiday season. today1 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics August Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged, Ministry Confirms Fuel prices will stay unchanged throughout August, according to Anna Salkeus of the Ministry of Mines, Industry and Energy. While petrol saw a minor over-recovery and diesel a notable under-recovery, the National Energy Fund will offset the losses. This stability is attributed to a stronger Namibian dollar and reduced shipping costs. today4 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Fuel Prices Set to Rise This Month The Energy Ministry has revealed a fuel price hike for February 2025, citing under-recoveries in fuel pricing. The ministry's Anna Salkeus announced that petrol will increase by 42 cents per litre, while both 50ppm and 10ppm diesel will see a rise of 120 cents per litre. today3 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Ministry Takes Action Against Xinfeng Investment for Illegal Mining The Mines and Energy ministryhas filed a police case against Xinfeng Investment for illegal mining in Uis, Erongo. The company was caught mining lithium under an exploration license during an unannounced inspection. Anna Salkeus from the ministry provided further details. today19 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Fuel Prices to Stay Steady in December Motorists can breathe a sigh of relief as the Ministry of Mines and Energy has confirmed that fuel prices for December will remain unchanged. Here is Anna Salkeus from the ministry with more details. today2 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Earthquakes Hit Okahandja and Opuwo The Mines and Energy ministry reports that two earthquakes that occurred over the weekend in Namibia. The first tremor was near Gross Barmen in the Okahandja district, while the second struck 10 kilometers southwest of Opuwo in Kunene. Both events were recorded by local and South African seismic centres. Anna Salkeus from the mines ministry: today12 November, 2024
