insert_link NamibiaPDM’s Venaani questions plan to move oil and gas oversight to Presidency The State House of the Republic of Namibia (Photo by: Namibian Presidency/X) A proposed law that would move oversight of the upstream oil and gas sector to the Presidency has ignited a political debate in the National Assembly, with Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani warning that lawmakers must not “rubber stamp” a decision with far-reaching implications. The amendment bill, tabled this week, seeks to centralise control of the […] today5 February, 2026
insert_link Business / EconomicsGovernment to hold regional outreach on upstream local content policy Starting 1 September , the Petroleum Upstream Unit will engage stakeholders on the draft National Upstream Local Content Policy. Carlo McLeod, Presidential Special Advisor, says the program aims to guarantee that local citizens benefit from the oil and gas sector. today28 August, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsOil & Gas industry gathers momentum at 3rd NOGC conference Robin Sherbourne (Photo: Economic Association of Namibia via LinkedIn) The third Namibia Oil & Gas Conference (NOGC) kicked off yesterday in Windhoek, attracting industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from Namibia and beyond. The event places a strong emphasis on aligning the burgeoning oil and gas sector with national development priorities, particularly as the industry shifts from exploration to production. Economist Robin Sherbourne addressed attendees, highlighting the potential economic dividends and […] today13 August, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsAugust Oil and Gas Conference to Drive Alignment The third Oil and Gas Conference, happening from 12 to 15 August , will unite industry players, government, and partners to focus on aligning the sector with national development plans during the shift from exploration to production. Jason Kasuto is the Chairperson of the Economic Association: today11 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaFuel prices go up as government adjusts dealer margins Image contributed (Xinhua/Chen Cheng) Motorists will face higher fuel costs from Wednesday, as the Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced a 50-cent per litre price increase. At the same time, fuel retailers will see their margins rise by 30 cents per litre, while the Road Fund Administration levy will increase by 20 cents per litre. The ministry says the adjustments are due to the introduction of a new minimum […] today4 March, 2025
