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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Organization

Government of the Republic of Namibia

Also known as: Government of Namibia · the government of Namibia · Government · Auleria Wakudumo Government · GRN

Namibian state authority overseeing diverse sectors including oil and gas, agriculture, hydrogen, veterans affairs, water security, and international relations.

Mining & Energy

Petrofund workshop prepares Namibian MSMEs for oil sector participation

The News

Petrofund, Namibia's Petroleum Training and Education Fund, has commenced a two-day workshop to help Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises understand opportunities and global standards required by International Oil Companies in the oil and gas sector. Minister Modestus Amutse emphasised that the initiative aligns with the government's strategy to increase MSME contribution to the national economy from 16% and noted that local capacity development is critical as Namibia approaches its first Final Investment Decision.

Why it matters

As Namibia moves toward its first oil production, MSMEs risk being left out of the sector's economic opportunities unless they understand the technical standards and procurement requirements that international oil companies demand. The workshop signals a critical window for local businesses to build the certifications and partnerships needed to compete for contracts and jobs in Africa's emerging oil sector.

22 April 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Petrofund workshop prepares Namibian MSMEs for oil sector participation

    Petrofund, Namibia's Petroleum Training and Education Fund, has commenced a two-day workshop to help Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises understand opportunities and global standards required by International Oil Companies in the oil and gas sector. Minister Modestus Amutse emphasised that the initiative aligns with the government's strategy to increase MSME contribution to the national economy from 16% and noted that local capacity development is critical as Namibia approaches its first Final Investment Decision.

    22 April 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 20 April

  1. Hyphen secures EUR 600,000 for Namibian green hydrogen supplier development

    Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, partnering with Enertrag and GIZ, will sign a cooperation agreement under the International Hydrogen Ramp-up Programme to strengthen Namibian supplier capacity in the green hydrogen sector. The initiative, funded by EUR 300,000 from H2UPPP and EUR 300,000 from Hyphen, will implement an Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme to build capability and competitiveness of Namibian enterprises.

    20 April 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Government builds earth dams to secure water and prevent floods

    Namibia's agriculture ministry is implementing floodwater and rainwater harvesting across the country to improve water security and build climate resilience against recurring droughts and floods. Six earth dams have been completed so far out of a target of 17, with additional dams finished in various regions last year.

    16 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Ministry of Defence allocates N$1.5 billion for veterans welfare

    The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs spent N$2.5 million on funeral assistance for 363 veterans in 2025/2026, with minister Frans Kapofi reporting that 94% of the department's N$1.5 billion allocation went toward veterans' welfare and preserving liberation struggle history. For 2026/2027, the ministry is requesting a similar N$1.5 billion budget, primarily for monthly grants benefiting nearly 24,000 veterans.

    7 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 26 March

  1. FAO and Namibia sign five-year agrifood systems partnership framework

    The Food and Agriculture Organisation and the Namibian government have signed a 2025–2029 country programme framework to address food insecurity affecting 57.2% of the population. The partnership, with three strategic priorities including policy strengthening, value chain development and green growth, aims to reduce dependence on food imports and improve nutrition across the country.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 22 March

  1. Vice President meets Bondelswarts leadership on governance collaboration

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi held a courtesy meeting with the Bondelswarts Traditional Authority, led by Acting Chief Dencil Christian, to strengthen collaboration between government and traditional leaders in community development, cultural preservation, and inclusive governance.

    22 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. NamPost reports growth and digital transformation progress

    NamPost reported progress in strengthening operations and advancing digital transformation at its AGM, declaring an N$8 million dividend to the government. The entity highlighted initiatives under its "Project Sky" digital programme, including digital money transfers and ATM rollouts, while expanding financial services access through its 148 nationwide service points.

    18 March 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Namibia calls for dialogue to end Middle East escalation

    Namibia's Ministry of International Relations has called for an immediate end to hostilities in the Middle East following recent US and Israeli military actions against Iran, stating that dialogue and diplomatic engagement are the only viable route to lasting peace. The government emphasised its commitment to the principles of sovereignty and non-interference, and aligned itself with the African Union's call for urgent de-escalation.

    3 March 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Headspring ready to act on IAEA uranium mining review

    Headspring Investments says it will implement recommendations from the International Atomic Energy Agency following the agency's technical review of its proposed in-situ recovery uranium mining project in the Omaheke Region earlier this month. The company emphasises that the extraction method is water-efficient and widely used globally, and pledges to install observation wells for real-time monitoring of groundwater safety.

    24 February 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 22 February

  1. Namibia's CETM exports offer US$221 million opportunity, Asia leads

    A UNCTAD and Government of Namibia report identifies significant export potential in critical energy transition minerals, with 33 CETM-related products worth US$221 million in trade-adjusted global opportunities. Asia dominates market potential at 75.4%, led by China, with chemicals and copper products accounting for 91% of weighted export value.

    22 February 2026 · Informanté →

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