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September 2026
14 SeptThe Namibian
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Pro Bono Part 2: Petroleum bill risks centralising power in Presidency
May 2026
27 MayThe Namibian
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Part 1. The Petroleum Amendment Bill and Constitutional Governance
6 MayThe Namibian
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Who Speaks Up for Children’s Rights?
December 2025
11 DecThe Namibian
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Petroleum bill risks centralizing power in Presidency, warns analysis

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A legal analysis cautions that Namibia's proposed petroleum bill could concentrate decision-making authority in the Office of the President, citing the green hydrogen sector as a cautionary example where governance has been driven by executive arrangement rather than settled legal framework, creating accountability gaps and blurring lines between political and regulatory roles.

14 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Yesterday

Petroleum bill risks centralizing power in Presidency, warns analysis
A legal analysis cautions that Namibia's proposed petroleum bill could concentrate decision-making authority in the Office of the President, citing the green hydrogen sector as a cautionary example where governance has been driven by executive arrangement rather than settled legal framework, creating accountability gaps and blurring lines between political and regulatory roles.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 20 August

4th Namibia Oil and Gas Conference concludes with sector focus
The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2026 brought together over 1,500 delegates, more than 120 speakers, and over 70 exhibitors to discuss the country's emerging petroleum sector and its contribution to national development, with discussions centred on investment, local content, enterprise development, skills, infrastructure, and financing.
20 August 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 19 August

Minister urges Namibia to prepare for oil production, maximise local benefits
At the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2026, Honourable Modestus Amutse, Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, called on Namibia to be ready for first oil and to maximise local benefits from the industry, addressing discoveries in the Orange Basin.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Oil and Gas Conference convenes for fourth edition
The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition officially began on 18 August 2026 in Windhoek (18–20 August), bringing together government, industry leaders, investors, academia, entrepreneurs and civil society to focus on ensuring Namibia's oil and gas growth creates opportunities for local businesses, entrepreneurs, workers and communities.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 30 June

Windhoek children lack safe access to public parks
Namibian children have limited access to safe outdoor spaces for play despite Windhoek having 32 city park facilities. Residents report that some parks are unsafe, under-maintained, or unfit for different age groups, limiting their use.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 16 June

EAN to conduct study on Namibian business oil readiness
The Economic Association of Namibia will conduct a study measuring how ready Namibian businesses are to engage with the oil and gas sector, with results to be unveiled at this year's oil and gas conference and an official report issued before year-end. A previous August 2024 survey identified capital, bureaucracy, and shortage of skilled people as roadblocks to Namibian business integration in the sector.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 27 May

Petroleum Amendment Bill raises questions about governance and presidential power
An opinion article argues that Namibia should not rush to formalize a more centralized petroleum governance structure that would shift authority to the Office of the President and the Upstream Petroleum Unit before parliament and the public fully consider the constitutional and accountability consequences.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 6 May

Constitutional and legal protections for Namibia's children explained
Namibia's Constitution, particularly Article 15, guarantees children's rights to name, nationality, and parental care, while also protecting them from harmful work and exploitation. The Child Care and Protection Act 3 of 2015 replaced the apartheid-era Children's Act 33 of 1960, providing a modern child-centred legal framework.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 22 February

Namibia's 2026/27 budget faces tightening fiscal constraints
Economists warn that weaker-than-expected revenue collections will limit government spending and create difficult policy trade-offs, with limited fiscal space and elevated expenditure demands requiring disciplined management to keep the deficit within preferred levels. The upcoming budget is expected to clarify fiscal policy direction and investment frameworks while balancing revenue performance with expenditure commitments through improved resource prioritisation and efficiency.
22 February 2026 · The Namibian →