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OSHAKATI, 07 April 2026 - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse during the official handover of basic fencing materials worth to the Twayambekwa Green Scheme Project, an income-generating project for people living with disabilities in the Oshana Region. (Photo: Contributed)

Government to inject N.dollars 1.3 billion to NEF to alleviate fuel price shocks

WINDHOEK, 07 MAY (NAMPA) – The government has announced a financial intervention aimed at stabilising the domestic economy, ...

Uakutura Kambaekua

OSHAKATI, 07 April 2026 - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse during the official handover of basic fencing materials worth to the Twayambekwa Green Scheme Project, an income-generating project for people living with disabilities in the Oshana Region. (Photo: Contributed)

Motorists to feel pain at pump again as fuel prices rise

WINDHOEK, 07 MAY (NAMPA) – Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse has announced fuel price hikes effective...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 06 May 2026 - Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Kröhne (C) and stakeholders of the African Green Industries (AGI) Summit launch pose for a photo. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Namibia positions itself for green industrial growth ahead of AGI

WINDHOEK, 06 MAY (NAMPA) – The inaugural African Green Industries Summit (AGI) is expected to position Namibia as a continen...

WINDHOEK, 21 April 2026 - Industry leaders pose for a photo at the 2026 Upstream Oil and Gas Local Suppliers Workshop. (Photo: Contributed)

Petrofund hosts upstream oil and gas local suppliers’ workshop

WINDHOEK, 21 APR (NAMPA) – A two-day workshop to strengthen Namibia’s participation in the emerging petroleum value chain ...

WINDHOEK, 21 April 2026 - ReconNamibia Assistant Operations Manager, Muundu Kasera. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Oil firms spent billions into local suppliers

WINDHOEK, 21 APR (NAMPA) - Oil and gas companies operating in Namibia have spent billions of Namibia dollars into local busine...

WINDHOEK, 21 April 2026 - Attendees of the 2026 Upstream Oil and Gas Local Suppliers Workshop pose for a photo. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NIPDB highlights SME role in oil and gas value chain

WINDHOEK, 21 APR (NAMPA) - The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) says small and medium enterprises (S...

WINDHOEK, 21 April 2026 - Attendees of the 2026 Upstream Oil and Gas Local Suppliers Workshop pose for a photo. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Namibian businesses urged to prepare for oil and gas opportunities

WINDHOEK, 21 APR (NAMPA) – Namibian businesses have been urged to build capacity and meet international standards to partici...

KEETMANSHOOP, 14 February 2019 - Minister of Economic Planning, Obeth Kandjoze speaking at the //Kharas Regional Stakeholder Consultative meeting on Thursday. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Kandjoze dissects Namibia's transformative oil sector

WINDHOEK, 21 APR (NAMPA) – Namibia's potential oil reserves could triple its economy and position it among the world's top 1...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 17 April 2026 - Media practitioners and industry experts pictured at the Petrofund training session on upstream oil and gas reporting held in Windhoek on Friday. The training was aimed at strengthening the capacity of local journalists to ensure accurate, responsible, and objective reporting on Namibia's rapidly transforming energy landscape. (Photo: Contributed)

UPU strategically placed to ensure it remains top priority: Shilunga

WINDHOEK, 19 APR (NAMPA) - Presidential Advisor and Head of the Upstream Petroleum Unit (UPU), Kornelia Shilunga, says the dec...

WINDHOEK, 16 April 2026 - Panelists at the Namibia International Energy Conference pose for a photo. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Balanced energy mix critical for Namibia’s power future: Experts

WINDHOEK, 17 APR (NAMPA) - Namibia must develop a balanced energy mix incorporating renewable energy, gas-to-power solutions a...

WINDHOEK, 16 APRIL 2026 - Presidential Special Advisor and Deputy Head of the Upstream Petroleum Unit at the Namibian Presidency, Carlo McLeod at the 8th Namibia International Energy Conference. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

McLeod calls for strong governance to ensure oil wealth benefits Namibia

WINDHOEK, 16 APR (NAMPA) – Namibia must ensure that recent oil and gas discoveries translate into long-term national develop...

WINDHOEK, 15 APRIL 2026 - The Namibia International Energy Conference 2026 is taking place in Windhoek from 14 to 16 April 2026. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Oil industry must create opportunities for young Namibians: Ayuk

WINDHOEK, 15 APR (NAMPA) – The African energy sector cannot grow without the active involvement of young people, Executive C...

WINDHOEK, 15 April 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured at the Namibia International Energy Conference in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Namibia urged to strengthen investment framework as oil sector momentum builds

WINDHOEK, 15 APR (NAMPA) - Speakers at the Eighth Namibia International Energy Conference on Wednesday called for stronger inv...

WINDHOEK, 15 April 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured at the Namibia International Energy Conference in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Vision and action led Namibia to energy self-sufficiency: NNN

WINDHOEK, 15 APR (NAMPA) – Namibia’s energy self-sufficiency is driven by vision and action, highlighting the government's...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 15 APRIL 2026 - The Namibia International Energy Conference 2026 is taking place in Windhoek from 14 to 16 April 2026. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Energy conference highlights Namibia’s path towards oil

WINDHOEK, 15 APR (NAMPA) - Namibia’s growing oil and gas sector and its potential to attract global investment took centre s...

WINDHOEK, 14 July 2025 - Director General of Namibia’s National Planning Commission Kaire Mbuende (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NPC says green hydrogen partnership supports Namibia’s development agenda

WINDHOEK, 13 APR (NAMPA) – The National Planning Commission (NPC) says a cooperation agreement signed by Hyphen Hydrogen Ene...

WINDHOEK, 09 APRIL 2026 - The Petroleum Training and Education Fund (Petrofund) spokesperson, Shoki Kandjimi. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Petrofund to host upstream oil and gas suppliers’ workshop

WINDHOEK, 09 APR (NAMPA) – The Petroleum Training and Education Fund (Petrofund) will host a two-day Upstream Oil and Gas Su...

Windhoek , 08 April- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah warns against ‘resource curse’ as Presidency takes oil oversight

WINDHOEK, 09 APR (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has moved the oversight of the oil and gas sector directly to the ...

SWAKOPMUND, 21 December 2016 - Oil rig in the Atlantic Ocean off the Namibian coast waiting for maintenance at the Port of Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Francois Lottering) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for urgent passage of petroleum bill

WINDHOEK, 08 APR (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on members of Parliament to support the expedited pas...

WINDHOEK - US Ambassador to Namibia, John Giordano (L) and Namibian Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse. (Photo: Contributed)

US to boost investment and energy cooperation with Namibia

WINDHOEK, 03 APR (NAMPA)- United States (U.S.) Ambassador to Namibia, John Giordano, said his country wants to grow its partne...

WINDHOEK, 20 March 2026 - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, at the Working Visit by President Duma Boko of the Republic of Botswana at State House. (Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Mines minister orders fuel companies to not withhold supplies

WINDHOEK, 31 MAR (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy on Tuesday ordered fuel wholesalers and retailers to...

WINDHOEK, 20 March 2026 - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, at the Working Visit by President Duma Boko of the Republic of Botswana at State House. (Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Fuel prices go up in April

WINDHOEK, 27 MAR (NAMPA) – Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse has announced a rise in fuel pump price...

WINDHOEK, 01 March 2017- One of six newly acquired TransNamib locomotives and four of the 90 sulphuric acid tankers launched in the capital on Wednesday. (Photo by: Etuna Shikalepo) NAMPA

Transnamib welcomes pilot hydrogen-powered locomotives

SWAKOPMUND, 27 MAR (NAMPA) – TransNamib Holdings Limited has welcomed the rollout of a pilot programme to test a dual-fuel h...

WINDHOEK, 16 May 2025 - A fuel attendant pumps petrol at a service station in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

Fuel supplies stable, ministry says

WINDHOEK, 21 MAR (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has dismissed circulating social media claims of a n...

Mathilde Kudumo

Oil and gas boom places pressure on Namibia’s legal sector : Kauta

WINDHOEK, 06 MAR (NAMPA) - The recent discoveries of oil and gas are presenting one of the most defining challenges for Namibi...

ReconNamibia hosts send-off for STEM scholarship graduates

WINDHOEK, 20 FEB (NAMPA) - Reconnaissance Energy Namibia (ReconNamibia), in partnership with Petrofund, hosted a send-off cere...

Nasan Energies finalising strategic divestiture acquisition

WINDHOEK, 18 FEB (NAMPA) – Nasan Energies is entering the final stages of acquiring 52 business units, a move that will posi...

Amutse to deliver keynote address at NIEC

WINDHOEK, 17 FEB (NAMPA) - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, will headline government participation a...

State’s attempt to appeal Willemse’s bail fails

WINDHOEK, 16 FEB (NAMPA) – High Court Judges Naomi Shivute and Dinah Usiku struck off the roll an application by the State t...

American officials tour Walvis Bay energy facility

WALVIS BAY, 13 FEB (NAMPA) – Global energy technology company Baker Hughes on Wednesday hosted a United States government de...

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 03 September 2019 - The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) Filling Station at Hosea Kutako International Airport. (Photo by: Anna Salkeus) NAMPA

National Assembly deadlocked in Petroleum Bill showdown

WINDHOEK, 12 FEB (NAMPA) - WINDHOEK, 12 FEB (NAMPA) – The proposed amendment to the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) A...

Uakutura Kambaekua

Rhino Resources joins NIEC 2026 as sponsor

WINDHOEK, 29 JAN (NAMPA) – Oil and gas exploration company Rhino Resources Ltd has joined the Namibia International Energy C...

WINDHOEK, 05 November 2025 - Head of Upstream Petroleum Unit, President's office, Kornelia Shilunga delivers a speech on the presidents behalf at the Namibia Energy Connect forum. (Photo: Ali Negumbo)NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls on youth to take rightful place in Namibia's energy's future

WINDHOEK, 05 NOV (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has praised the Namibian Youth Energy Forum for its role in nurtur...

Namibia Energy Connect unites youth and industry

WINDHOEK, 04 NOV (NAMPA) - The Namibia Youth Energy Forum on Tuesday launched its two-day workshop under its initiative, Namib...

WINDHOEK, 21 October 2025 - Gaudentia Kröhne, the Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy (second from left) pictured with delegates during the third International Conference on Circular, Economy, Renewable Energies and Green Hydrogen in Africa (ICERA). (Photo by: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA

Energy conference champions green energy and circular economy for sustainable development

WINDHOEK, 21 OCT (NAMPA) – The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASS...

Filemon Haininga

WINDHOEK, 20 October 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured during a meeting with the leadership of the Body of Christ Party at State House. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah underscores urgency of passing Petroleum Act

WINDHOEK, 21 OCT (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday underscored the urgency of passing important legislati...