insert_link Business / Economics Moratorium on Petroleum Licenses to Be Lifted The Mines and Energy ministry has announced that the moratorium on issuing wholesale petroleum licenses, in place since August 2022, will be lifted on Friday. The pause was intended to enhance the ministry's licensing system. Since 2018, the ministry has issued 87 new retail licenses, raising the total to over 500 nationwide. The ministry's Eshioshange Ten Hasheela. todayAugust 15, 2024 33
insert_link Business / Economics Alweendo Calls for Collaboration and Innovation at 11th Mining Expo & Conference At the 11th Mining Expo & Conference in Windhoek, Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo urged for collaborative efforts to address challenges and leverage opportunities in Namibia's mining sector. He highlighted the government's commitment to a sustainable industry and noted that, out of 162 mining licenses, only 68 are currently active. Alweendo emphasized the growing global interest in critical minerals and called for international partnerships to strengthen Namibia's role […] todayAugust 8, 2024 19
insert_link Business / Economics 6 August 2024 Morning News:Business News Roundup: Ministry of Mines Charter, Pick n Pay Raises Funds, Oil Prices Surge, and U.S. Dollar Falls Ministry of Mines and Energy Launches Customer Service Charter The Ministry of Mines and Energy has pledged to expedite processes within the extractive industry as part of its newly launched Customer Service Charter. Speaking at the launch on Monday, Executive Director Penda Ithindi outlined a series of measures aimed at improving efficiency and transparency in the sector. This initiative is expected to significantly enhance the Ministry's responsiveness and service delivery, […] todayAugust 6, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics Mines and Energy ministry Unveils New Customer Service Charter translated into seven local languages The Ministry of Mines and Energy has introduced its new Customer Service Charter, designed to enhance public service efficiency and responsiveness. To ensure broad accessibility, the charter has been translated into seven local languages.Here is the Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo. todayAugust 6, 2024 28
insert_link Local Fuel Price Decreases Announced for July 2024 The Ministry of Mines and Energy has completed its review of the fuel prices for July 2024, with significant changes announced following a recent decline in global oil prices. Global Oil Price Trends Oil prices recently dropped to a four-month low, influenced by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) decision to maintain production levels steady until the end of 2025. This decision, […] todayJuly 1, 2024 583
Namibia The Electricity Control Board announces an 8% increase in NamPower bulk tariffs! https://youtu.be/-NY5wzN-1P0 By Ketemba Tjipepa The Electricity Control Board has announced an 8% increase in the 2024/2025 NamPower bulk electricity tariffs, which is inclusive of both generations and transmission. The increase is applicable to NamPower bulk customers, such as Regional Electricity Distributors, Local Authorities, Regional Councils and mines. The bulk customers are required by law to apply to the ECB for a review of […] todayJune 28, 2024 40
insert_link Interview Transcripts Energy Ministry’s Response to Oil And Gas Sector Corruption Allegations: A Commitment to Ethical Governance February 1, 2024/Leonard Witbeen Eshioshange Ten Hasheela, the Chief Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, addressed the circulating allegations of corruption within the Ministry. The statement emphasizes the Ministry's commitment to executing its mandate ethically, without bias, and in accordance with existing legal provisions. Hasheela acknowledged the existence of a letter circulating on social media that makes serious allegations regarding corruption within the Ministry. In response, […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 11