National Assembly deadlocked in Petroleum Bill showdown

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2026-02-12

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

WINDHOEK, 12 FEB (NAMPA) - WINDHOEK, 12 FEB (NAMPA) – The proposed amendment to the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 1991, tabled by Minister of Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse last week, continues to elicit mixed reactions from members of Parliament (MPs) and analysts.

During debate on the Petroleum Amendment Bill on Wednesday, some MPs expressed support for the amendment, saying it would enhance governance, while others opposed it,...

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