Namibian automotive industry representatives have warned the government that some imported fuel entering the country may be damaging modern, high-performance vehicles. Vehicles affected include those imported from Europe, Japan, the United States, and China. The Namibian understands that fingers are…
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International oil giants TotalEnergies and Petrobras have been accused of undermining Namibian law in their bid to purchase an oil licence partly owned by oil tycoon Knowledge Katti’s company. TotalEnergies and Petrobras announced last Friday that they had acquired a…
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THE acquisition by Petrobras and TotalEnergies of a stake in oil block 2613 – associated with petroleum licence 104 – is unlawful, according to the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy. Brazilian Petroleum corporation Petrobras on Friday announced that it…
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Namibia’s agricultural green schemes continue to face deep structural problems, such as machinery not working and procurement delays. This is according to the parliamentary standing committee on natural resources. The committee visited six green scheme agricultural projects in the Zambezi,…
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Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) has acquired a stake in Namibia’s offshore oil. In a securities filing on Friday, the Brazilian company announced it had purchased a 42.5% stake in oil block 2613 in the Lüderitz Basin, in partnership with TotalEnergies.…
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Namibia should join the extractive industries transparency initiative (EITI) to restore public trust and investor confidence. This was said by a civil society group on Thursday during a workshop on transparency in the mining and petroleum sectors. “This is really…
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Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) has commissioned a paste fill plant, Appian Capital Advisory Limited, which was announced on Friday. Appian is a United Kingdom-registered firm that controls the mine through investor funds. A paste fill plant turns mine waste into…
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Three Japanese volunteers have come to Namibia to impart their skills in Namibian communities. Junko Matsuno’s previous batik works, a fabric she discovered, all used wax, but in Namibia she learnt how to use mahangu paste for her art. When…
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The Ministry of Health and Social Services has recorded 8 760 cases of malaria and 11 deaths in the northern and north eastern parts of Namibia. The ministry says this is a 68% increase compared to the same period last…
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The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) and oil supplier Puma are denying allegations of supplying Botswana and the Namibian market with substandard fuel. “We assure the public, our customers, and our partners that Namcor’s fuel products meet prescribed specifications…
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Namibia’s mining sector was fuelled by uranium and gold in 2025, according to the Chamber of Mines’ latest mining update. “In 2025, Namibia’s mining sector delivered a mixed performance, reflecting divergent global commodity trends. Strong outcomes in uranium and gold…
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The strike currently ongoing at Namib Mills could end next week, following progress in talks mediated by the labour minister. Minister of justice and labour relations Wise Immanuel met with striking workers and Namib Mills representatives on Friday afternoon, according…
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