Iipumbu defends Presidency's role in oil and gas sector

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2026-06-10
OSHAKATI, 22 May 2026 - Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu speaks during the police basic training course graduation at Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo: Contributed) OSHAKATI, 22 May 2026 - Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu speaks during the police basic training course graduation at Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo: Contributed)
WINDHOEK, 10 JUN (NAMPA) - Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, on Tuesday threw her support behind the Petroleum Amendment Bill, saying the proposed legislation would strengthen governance, accountability and coordination in Namibia’s emerging oil and gas sector.
Contributing to the debate on the Bill in the National Assembly, Iipumbu described the country’s petroleum prospects as a critical governance test...
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