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The Namibian
Johannes Ashipala says transaction results in only marginal change in market share and does not materially affect competition
“"Although the transaction involves a horizontal overlap, the commission found it results in only a marginal change in market share and does not materially affect competition," director of mergers and acquisitions Johannes Ashipala says.”
TotalEnergies licence swap approvedThe Namibian
Johannes Ashipala stated project is at development stage, not yet operational
“"The transaction relates to the Etango uranium project, which is currently at a development stage and not yet operational," director of mergers and acquisitions Johannes Ashipala says.”
Chinese company’s Etango uranium deal approvedThe Namibian
Johannes Ashipala said in February that the 53 stations should be purchased by a Namibian-owned company with less than 10% market share
“He said the 53 stations should be purchased by a Namibian-owned company with less than 10% of the market share and no existing ties to the selling companies.”
Hamutenya’s Nasan wins approval to acquire 53 service stationsThe Namibian
Namibian Competition Commission director of mergers and acquisitions Johannes Ashipala notes that preliminary findings were based on data from competitors, dealers and the public
“The Namibian Competition Commission's director of mergers and acquisitions, Johannes Ashipala, notes that preliminary findings were based on data from competitors, dealers and the public.”
Nasan Energies finalising strategic divestiture acquisitionNew Era
Johannes Ashipala is NaCC's director of mergers and acquisitions
“Delivering the preliminary findings of the transaction, NaCC's director of mergers and acquisitions Johannes Ashipala noted the good response in attendance by competitors, dealers and members of the public.”
Nasan service station deal edges closerThe Namibian
Johannes Ashipala presented NaCC preliminary findings showing the merger might lead to combined market share of about 70%
“NaCC preliminary findings presented by director of mergers and acquisitions Johannes Ashipala show that if the merger is allowed, it might lead to a combined market share of about 70%.”
Nasan Energies merger with Vivo Energy stations raises monopoly concerns in NamibiaThe Namibian Competition Commission has approved a transaction in which TotalEnergies EP Namibia BV and Windhoek PEL 28 BV exchange participating interests in three petroleum exploration licences. The regulator found the transaction resulted in only marginal change in market share and no public interest concerns.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Competition Commission has approved a transaction in which TotalEnergies EP Namibia BV and Windhoek PEL 28 BV exchange participating interests in three petroleum exploration licences. The regulator found the transaction resulted in only marginal change in market share and no public interest concerns.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Competition Commission has approved CNNC Overseas Ltd's acquisition of a minority interest in Bannerman Energy, which is developing the Etango uranium project in Erongo. The approval came subject to conditions requiring employment creation, skills development and transfer, and increased participation of Namibian firms in the uranium value chain.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Renthia Kaimbi Nasan Energies has appealed the Namibian Competition Commission's decision blocking the company from sourcing fuel from Vitol and related companies following its acquisition of 52 fuel stations. The company, represented by Ndaitwah Legal Practitioners, argues the conditions are too restrictive and has requested a five-year transitional period to build independent supply arrangements.
19 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Competition Commission has initiated an investigation against tourism company Ultimate Safaris and three Kunene region conservancies for alleged anti-competition conduct, after the respondents defied a December 2024 cautionary notice to cease the conduct. The case stems from a complaint by a mining claimant seeking to reopen Goantagab Mine within a joint management area that the respondents oppose, citing potential harm to black rhino tourism.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Competition Commission has approved Nasan Energies, co-founded by Miguel Hamutenya, to acquire 53 service stations from Vivo Energy/Engen. The approval comes despite earlier objections over potential monopoly concerns related to possible ties between Nasan and Vitol, Vivo Energy's parent company.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Nasan Energies is in final stages of acquiring 52 business units from Vivo Energy and Engen Namibia, a regulatory-mandated divestiture intended to increase market competition. The company has completed its retail identity, implemented new operational systems, and secured fuel supply contracts ahead of the Namibian Competition Commission's final decision.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Local energy company Nasan Energies has reached the final stages of acquiring 52 service stations from Vivo Energy and Engen Namibia, following a Namibia Competition Commission stakeholders' conference in Windhoek. Interested parties have 30 days to submit data before a final decision is made on the transaction, which would make Nasan the third-largest player in Namibia's retail fuel market.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Competition Commission is investigating whether Nasan Energies' acquisition of 53 service stations from Vivo Energy violates divestiture conditions meant to prevent market dominance, citing alleged connections between Nasan co-founder Miguel Hamutenya and Vitol, Vivo's major shareholder. NaCC preliminary findings warn the deal could result in a combined market share of about 70%, contrary to the regulator's requirement that the buyer be independent with less than 10% market share.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →