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Namibia

President's new oil bill to push ministries aside

Currently being debated in Parliament, the Petroleum Amendment Bill will deprive the Namibian Ministry of Petroleum of most of its powers in favour of the presidency. The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Commission will also see their influence reduced.

Subscribers only Energy 02.03.2026

Business France organises a defence and cybersecurity forum in Gaborone

After showcasing French military industry companies in Pretoria in 2025, Business France is continuing its efforts with a second event in March, geared towards southern Africa.

Subscribers only Defence 09.02.2026

TotalEnergies opens search for technical local partners

The French major published a call for expressions of interest to find a partner capable of providing it with platform supply vessels in Namibia. This is an encouraging sign for local subcontractors as they wait for the launch of the Venus project.

Subscribers only Energy 30.01.2026

Sonangol's push raises concerns in Windhoek

The headquarters of Angolan state oil company Sonangol in Luanda in 2018. © Rodger Bosch/AFP

Subscribers only Energy 22.01.2026

US House of Representatives faces burning issue of AGOA renewal

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson in Washington on 12 November 2025. © Heather Diehl/Getty/AFP

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.01.2026

Gas monetisation strategy to be drafted by Subsea7 subsidiary

Consulting firm Xodus, a subsidiary of Luxembourg-based multinational Subsea7, has been chosen by state-owned company Namcor to develop its gas strategy. Namibia has been held back in this area for years due to a lack of infrastructure and low domestic demand.

Subscribers only Energy 07.01.2026

Spotlight
2026 promises to be key for TotalEnergies in Windhoek

The French oil major has just appointed a new head, Mariam Kane-Garcia, to lead its Namibian subsidiary. She will face the daunting task of negotiating a final investment decision on the Venus project, in the face of a particularly uncompromising administration.

Subscribers only Energy 18.12.2025

Mariam Kane-Garcia, TotalEnergies' director in Namibia, in September 2023.

Spotlight
US and African lobbies mobilise as AGOA renewal enters high-stakes phase

The expiry of America's flagship trade initiative with Africa has triggered a lobbying offensive by US apparel groups and African governments. Madagascar is leading the charge, while delegations from Kenya, Lesotho and Tanzania will press Congress for a three-year extension.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.12.2025

Donald Trump speaking in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, US on 10 December 2025.

Visit of QatarEnergy's boss focuses on fiscal stability clause

Operators are increasing pressure on the presidential office to convince it to implement a guaranteed fiscal regime for the duration of oil contracts, but so far, without success.

Subscribers only Energy 05.12.2025

Saad Sherida Al Kaabi in Doha, Qatar, on 23 October 2025.

The New Guard
Namibia, Nigeria, Madagascar

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

NamibiaFanuel Shinedima, young oil sales representative

NigeriaIkechukwu Anoke, health insurance pioneer

MadagascarWilliamson Razafindrano, TIM's new rising star

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 26.11.2025

President takes firm grip on oil and gas

Less than a year after coming to power, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has decided to take the monitoring of hydrocarbon projects under her wing, aided by a few trusted advisers.

Subscribers only Energy 11.11.2025

SADC convenes urgent meeting to discuss situation in Madagascar

The heads of state of member countries will meet virtually on 7 November and are expected to appoint an acting chairperson to replace Andry Rajoelina.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.11.2025

The ins and outs of Sonangol's project to expand Walvis Bay port

The logistics subsidiary of Angola's state-owned oil and gas company is seeking consultants to assist with the project to upgrade Namibia's main port. Significant work is required to meet the needs created by the growth of the oil industry.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 27.10.2025

Spotlight
Green hydrogen dream fades as champion steps down

The resignation of James Mnyupe, the champion of the country's bold hydrogen ambitions, comes as President Nandi-Ndaitwah sidelines the sector, Germany grows impatient with stalled projects, and the International Energy Agency casts doubt on the country's lofty production targets.

Subscribers only Energy 01.10.2025

King Philippe of Belgium and the then Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba, with officials, at the Walvis Bay site in Namibia on 2 May 2024.

Washington supports Windhoek in the fight against poaching

Namibian rangers have benefitted from the delivery of new US vehicles and support infrastructure.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 16.09.2025

Spotlight
Why Gunvor is dismantling Dubai subsidiary responsible for African deals

The Geneva-based trader has dismissed all of the executives at Gunvor Middle East, which oversees oil trading in Africa. The move is aimed at quietly disconnecting an entity that is exempt from certain compliance requirements, something the group strongly denies.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders 16.07.2025

A Gabon-flagged crude oil tanker passes through the Bosphorus in February 2024.

Behind the failed LPG deal between PetroSA and Namibia's UAG Investments

The South African state-owned company is claiming almost $9.7m from UAG Investments for the delivery of a cargo of liquefied petroleum gas to Namibia in 2023.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders 17.06.2025

Chinese-Botswanan Unik continues to harvest opportunities in southern Africa

The construction engineering company has been selected to upgrade the railway line between Namibia's Walvis Bay port and the town of Tsumeb. It's a contract the Botswana-based group welcomes with open arms at a time when it is losing momentum in Gaborone.

Free access Infrastructure 13.06.2025

The key projects of Chinese-Botswanan firm Unik Construction Engineering.

Inner circle
President Nandi-Ndaitwah completes technocratic government with hydrocarbons advisers

The new Namibian head of state has appointed two hydrocarbons consultants, completing a government team composed of ministers with more technical than political profiles.

Subscribers only Politics 30.05.2025

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia, in Windhoek on 21 March 2025.

Nairobi speeds up trade rapprochement with Windhoek

In a sign of the recent forging of ties between the two countries, borne out by numerous recent bilateral visits, a new Kenyan investor is deploying its services in the Namibian agricultural sector.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 27.05.2025

Supporters of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during a campaign rally in Windhoek, 24 November 2024.

Expert duo out to conquer Portuguese-speaking military markets

At the helm of the consulting firm Iberian Falcata, Colonel José Baltazar and Antonio Bras Monteiro are stepping up international collaboration in order to fit out the armies of Portuguese-speaking Africa.

Subscribers only Defence 23.05.2025

NAMCOR buries Angolan ambitions

The state-owned Namibian oil company had negotiated its entry into several Angolan blocks in 2022. Yet these acquisitions will not go ahead due to the inertia of its board and Sonangol's unrealistic financial demands.

Subscribers only Energy 21.05.2025

Spotlight
From mines to oilfields, Australia's resource hunters dig into Namibia

Riding the wave of surging uranium prices, Australian mining firms have had their sights set on the African country since 2020. Their growing presence now stretches beyond uranium to other critical minerals and, to a lesser extent, oil.

Subscribers only Energy, Mining 14.05.2025

Former Energy and Mines Minister, Tom Alweendo, during the Namibia Mining Expo, in Windhoek, 7 October 2024.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Namibia, Algeria

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

Ivory CoastDidi B, the rapper courted by presidency for the youth vote

NamibiaVictoria Sibeya, bringing Orange Basin experience to Namcor

AlgeriaKahina Melchane, the stylist to the stars striking a pose in Paris

Subscribers only Energy, Politics, Business 14.05.2025

In Focus
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

From Windhoek to Walvis Bay, oil industry players are waiting and praying for the French major to bite the bullet on its huge Venus offshore project in Namibia. Politicians, officials and subcontractors are jockeying to secure their slice of the potential pie.

Subscribers only Energy 05.05.2025

© Illustration: Julien Pacaud; Photomontage - M. Kaseke/Xinhua via AFP ; X. Bouzas/HansLucas via AFP ; C. Ravel

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Namibia

President's new oil bill to push ministries aside

Business France organises a defence and cybersecurity forum in Gaborone

TotalEnergies opens search for technical local partners

Sonangol's push raises concerns in Windhoek

US House of Representatives faces burning issue of AGOA renewal

Gas monetisation strategy to be drafted by Subsea7 subsidiary

Spotlight
2026 promises to be key for TotalEnergies in Windhoek

Spotlight
US and African lobbies mobilise as AGOA renewal enters high-stakes phase

Visit of QatarEnergy's boss focuses on fiscal stability clause

The New Guard
Namibia, Nigeria, Madagascar

NamibiaFanuel Shinedima, young oil sales representative

NigeriaIkechukwu Anoke, health insurance pioneer

MadagascarWilliamson Razafindrano, TIM's new rising star

President takes firm grip on oil and gas

SADC convenes urgent meeting to discuss situation in Madagascar

The ins and outs of Sonangol's project to expand Walvis Bay port

Spotlight
Green hydrogen dream fades as champion steps down

Washington supports Windhoek in the fight against poaching

Spotlight
Why Gunvor is dismantling Dubai subsidiary responsible for African deals

Behind the failed LPG deal between PetroSA and Namibia's UAG Investments

Chinese-Botswanan Unik continues to harvest opportunities in southern Africa

Inner circle
President Nandi-Ndaitwah completes technocratic government with hydrocarbons advisers

Nairobi speeds up trade rapprochement with Windhoek

Expert duo out to conquer Portuguese-speaking military markets

NAMCOR buries Angolan ambitions

Spotlight
From mines to oilfields, Australia's resource hunters dig into Namibia

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Namibia, Algeria

Ivory CoastDidi B, the rapper courted by presidency for the youth vote

NamibiaVictoria Sibeya, bringing Orange Basin experience to Namcor

AlgeriaKahina Melchane, the stylist to the stars striking a pose in Paris

In Focus
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

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Namibia

President's new oil bill to push ministries aside

Business France organises a defence and cybersecurity forum in Gaborone

TotalEnergies opens search for technical local partners

Sonangol's push raises concerns in Windhoek

US House of Representatives faces burning issue of AGOA renewal

Gas monetisation strategy to be drafted by Subsea7 subsidiary

Spotlight 2026 promises to be key for TotalEnergies in Windhoek

Spotlight US and African lobbies mobilise as AGOA renewal enters high-stakes phase

Visit of QatarEnergy's boss focuses on fiscal stability clause

The New Guard Namibia, Nigeria, Madagascar

NamibiaFanuel Shinedima, young oil sales representative

NigeriaIkechukwu Anoke, health insurance pioneer

MadagascarWilliamson Razafindrano, TIM's new rising star

President takes firm grip on oil and gas

SADC convenes urgent meeting to discuss situation in Madagascar

The ins and outs of Sonangol's project to expand Walvis Bay port

Spotlight Green hydrogen dream fades as champion steps down

Washington supports Windhoek in the fight against poaching

Spotlight Why Gunvor is dismantling Dubai subsidiary responsible for African deals

Behind the failed LPG deal between PetroSA and Namibia's UAG Investments

Chinese-Botswanan Unik continues to harvest opportunities in southern Africa

Inner circle President Nandi-Ndaitwah completes technocratic government with hydrocarbons advisers

Nairobi speeds up trade rapprochement with Windhoek

Expert duo out to conquer Portuguese-speaking military markets

NAMCOR buries Angolan ambitions

Spotlight From mines to oilfields, Australia's resource hunters dig into Namibia

The New Guard Ivory Coast, Namibia, Algeria

Ivory CoastDidi B, the rapper courted by presidency for the youth vote

NamibiaVictoria Sibeya, bringing Orange Basin experience to Namcor

AlgeriaKahina Melchane, the stylist to the stars striking a pose in Paris

In Focus Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

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Spotlight
2026 promises to be key for TotalEnergies in Windhoek

Spotlight
US and African lobbies mobilise as AGOA renewal enters high-stakes phase

The New Guard
Namibia, Nigeria, Madagascar

Spotlight
Green hydrogen dream fades as champion steps down

Spotlight
Why Gunvor is dismantling Dubai subsidiary responsible for African deals

Inner circle
President Nandi-Ndaitwah completes technocratic government with hydrocarbons advisers

Spotlight
From mines to oilfields, Australia's resource hunters dig into Namibia

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, Namibia, Algeria

In Focus
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision