insert_link Namibia PDM’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 Namibia Namibia tables Petroleum Amendment Bill to strengthen oversight of oil and gas sector Interim Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Frans Kapofi, has tabled the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill of 2025 in Parliament, seeking to modernise the country’s petroleum laws and tighten oversight of its growing oil and gas industry. The bill proposes the creation of an Upstream Petroleum Unit under the Office of the President to oversee exploration and production activities. According to Kapofi, the proposed reforms aim to support […] today13 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia NamCor holds public consultation on Offshore Venus Field The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia Venus Oil Field (Photo: Namcor) The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NamCor) and its partners are holding public consultations in Windhoek as part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Offshore Venus Field. According to NamCor spokesperson Paulo Coelho, the engagement is a legal requirement under Namibia’s environmental regulations and aims to involve communities and stakeholders in evaluating potential impacts of […] today12 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia President dismisses Ithete, takes charge of Mines Ministry Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangue Ithete. (Photo contributed) NAMPA President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, this afternoon, relieved Natangwe Ithete of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, according to a media statement issued by State House. State House Press Secretary Jonas Mbambo confirmed the development, saying that further details would be provided in a scheduled briefing. The presidency said […] today26 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics NamCor Engages Stakeholders on Offshore Venus Project NamCor and its partners are conducting the second consultation for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of the Offshore Venus Field, located 320 kilometers southwest of Lüderitz. NamCor's Paulo Coelho emphasized that the engagement is part of Namibia’s legal environmental assessment requirements and seeks to involve communities and stakeholders in evaluating potential project impacts. today24 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Petrofund and Baker Hughes have Partnered to Strengthen Energy Skills Development Petrofund and Baker Hughes have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing local Field Service Engineers in the energy sector. The agreement was signed in Windhoek during a session with energy and petroleum stakeholders hosted by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board. Petrofund Chief Executive Officer Niillian Mulemi spoke about the collaboration with our Angie Scholtz. today17 October, 2025
insert_link Africa Namiba and Mozambique promote fair and responsible investment President of the Republic of Namibia on the Occasion of the Seventh (7th) C-10 Summit to Commemorate the Twentieth (20th) Anniversary of the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration, 21 September 2025 New York (Photo: Namibian Presidency X) Speaking at the 41st Annual Awards Gala Dinner of the Africa America Institute (AAI), President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo discussed the importance of responsible investment in Africa. The […] today22 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Government 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 / Economics Upstream Unit Launches Data and Training Initiative The Upstream Petroleum Unit is rolling out a national petroleum data repository, regional training hubs, and a local content certification system to strengthen governance and technical skills in the oil and gas sector. Reporting for NewsOnOne, Eric Mhunduru says deputy head Marco Mcleod shared the update at the 3rd oil and gas conference in Windhoek. today15 August, 2025
