Namibian oil and gas investor with interests in multiple petroleum exploration licences and shareholding in Sintana Energy.
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The Namibian
Knowledge Katti says an agreement to sell his company's stake in PEL104 to TotalEnergies and Petrobras remains subject to government approval
“Namibian businessman Knowledge Katti says an agreement to sell his company's stake in petroleum exploration licence (PEL) 104 to international oil companies remains subject to government approval.”
Namibian businessman Katti confirms PEL104 sale to TotalEnergies and Petrobras pending Govt approvalThe Namibian
Knowledge Katti has been made multi-billionaire with public resources in oil exploration licences
“What Has Knowledge Katti done for Namibia in order to be made a multi-billionaire with public resources in the form of oil exploration licences instead of any other "previously disadvantaged" Namibian?”
Self-Enrichment Is Not EmpoweringThe Namibian
Rent-seeking auctioneers of public resources like Katti are known to stash hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign/Swiss accounts
“Rent-seeking auctioneers of public resources like Katti are known to stash hundreds of millions of dollars, which they made from the BEE schemes, in foreign/Swiss accounts and thus denying Namibia the use such money for development.”
Self-Enrichment Is Not EmpoweringThe Namibian
Knowledge Katti received windfall of N$221 million from selling Inter Oil to Sintana Energy in 2023
“Last year The Namibian reported that in 2023, Katti received a windfall of N$221 million, which included N$74 million in cash and N$147 million in shares, from selling his company, Inter Oil, to Canadian firm Sintana Energy.”
Namibia oil licence update: Sintana energy signs LOI on Paragon’s PEL 37 amid controversyThe Namibian
Knowledge Katti was imbued with petroleum licences for the best oil blocks
“For decades, one Knowledge Katti was imbued with petroleum licences for the best oil blocks without any indication of having the resources to exploit them.”
Create Pro-Business Culture, Get Rid of Rent-seekingThe Namibian
Knowledge Katti is a well documented benefactor of Geingob
“Besides, a wheeler dealer by the name of Knowledge Katti, who amassed billions off Namibia's oil resources because of connections to government officials, is a well documented benefactor of Geingob.”
Well Done, Mr President! But…?The Namibian
Knowledge Katti made a fortune from oil speculation, amassing oil and minerals exploration licences
“Prominent among the beneficiaries has been Geingob's benefactor Knowledge Katti, who made a fortune from oil speculation, amassing oil and minerals exploration licences with the help of senior ministry officials.”
Stop The Corruption in MiningNamibian oil and gas investor Knowledge Katti has issued a statement supporting the Petroleum Amendment Bill and the proposed Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Office of the President, arguing the reforms are necessary to strengthen oversight, attract investment, and accelerate Namibia's transition to oil production.
12 May 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian oil and gas investor Knowledge Katti has issued a statement supporting the Petroleum Amendment Bill and the proposed Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Office of the President, arguing the reforms are necessary to strengthen oversight, attract investment, and accelerate Namibia's transition to oil production.
12 May 2026 · Informanté →
Knowledge Katti has urged Parliament and national leaders to support the creation of the Upstream Petroleum Unit (UPU) and the Petroleum Amendment Bill, arguing these reforms are necessary to help Namibia transition from oil exploration to production and address long-standing governance challenges in the sector.
11 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Sintana Energy, a Canadian company listed on the London Stock Exchange, has announced plans to trade on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX). The company aims to give Namibians an opportunity to invest directly in offshore oil developments.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
James Unomasa Uerikua, a Swapo parliamentarian and former governor of Otjozondjupa who died in a motor vehicle accident, is remembered by business figure Knowledge Katti as a compassionate leader who consistently supported entrepreneurs and demonstrated integrity.
9 April 2026 · New Era →
James Uerikua, a Swapo parliamentarian and former Otjozondjupa governor who died in a road accident on Friday, is being remembered by businessman Knowledge Katti for his integrity and unwavering support of Namibian entrepreneurs. Katti recalls that Uerikua consistently encouraged business people and never used his position to belittle them, instead offering genuine commendation for their contributions to the country's economic development.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Trigon Metals has received its first quarterly payment from the sale of Kombat Mine to Horizon Corporation Limited, part of an agreed schedule of eight payments totalling approximately N$429 million. The company will use the capital to fund exploration of its Addana Project in Morocco after the mine's sale following operational failures including water management issues and pump failure in January 2025.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Canadian energy company Sintana Energy announced that the Mopane complex's oil resources have been upgraded to 1.38 billion barrels of oil equivalent, a 57% increase from the previously estimated 875 million barrels, based on Galp Energia's latest assessment.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Brazilian oil company Petrobras said it holds no current Namibian assets following a courtesy visit to government officials, though it and TotalEnergies are bidders for a 42.5% stake each in a petroleum exploration licence in the Lüderitz Basin, pending regulatory approval.
21 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Oil explorer Pancontinental Energy halted stock trading on Tuesday as it searches for a new farm-in partner to fund continued exploration and drilling in Namibian oil block 2 713, after Woodside Energy declined its option to acquire a 56% stake in May 2025. The company received licence extension approval from Namibia's Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, with an announcement of a new partner expected by 19 March.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Paragon Investment and businessman Knowledge Katti have separately expressed interest in acquiring a 10.2% equity stake in Rössing Uranium Limited currently held by South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation. Katti has called for the stake to be sold exclusively to a 100% Namibian entity, arguing that greater local private sector participation in strategic mineral assets is key to national economic sovereignty.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Canadian oil and gas company Sintana Energy has listed on the London Stock Exchange's alternative investment market, with significant shareholding from Namibian businessman Knowledge Katti and operations across Namibia, Uruguay and Angola. The listing followed an acquisition of London-listed Challenger Energy late last year.
27 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Kombat Mine in Otjozondjupa will resume operations later this year, with New Horizon Copper aiming to produce 60,000 tonnes of copper per month by year's end. UK-based Horizon Corporation has committed N$390 million to restart the mine after purchasing an 80% stake from Trigon in 2024.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian businessman Knowledge Katti confirmed that an agreement to sell a stake in petroleum exploration licence PEL104 to TotalEnergies and Petrobras remains subject to government approval. Under the terms, TotalEnergies will acquire 42.5%, Petrobras 42.5%, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia 10%, and Eight Offshore 5%.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →
International oil giants TotalEnergies and Petrobras announced the acquisition of a stake in oil block PEL104 without prior ministerial approval, prompting the Namibian government to declare the move unlawful. Both companies have since denied wrongdoing and said the transaction remains subject to regulatory approval from the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has asked the attorney general to review the circumstances surrounding Paragon Oil & Gas' petroleum exploration licence (PEL 37) renewal, which was granted for four years despite regulations limiting third renewals to two years. The licence resurfaced as a controversy when former mines minister Natangwe Ithete was fired last year, allegedly for approving the renewal against the president's wishes.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian editorial argues that black economic empowerment schemes have primarily enriched a small political elite rather than benefiting the broader population, citing examples like Knowledge Katti's oil licences and the Fishrot scandal. The piece calls for government to review and overhaul BEE policies, which it says discourage genuine entrepreneurship and productivity while allowing rent-seekers to hoard public resources.
24 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Businessman Knowledge Katti's Sintana Energy has paid a N$16.3 million deposit to secure negotiation rights over a stake in PEL 37, an oil exploration licence controlled by Paragon Oil & Gas. The licence has been controversial, linked to the firing of former mines minister Natangwe Ithete, and Sintana has until April 2026 to complete due diligence and negotiate terms to become a shareholder in Paragon.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →