Also known as: the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy · MIME · MME
Ministry responsible for announcing fuel price adjustments, overseeing oil and gas development, and managing energy electrification programmes in Namibia.
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The Namibian
Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy failed to implement standard operating procedure for verifying monthly gold production
“The ministry has failed to implement the standard operating procedure for verifying monthly gold production, the report says.”
Gold mines bleed state of millionsNew Era
Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy was authorized to enter an Inter-Governmental Memorandum of Understanding with Ministry of Energy of Angola on Angola-Namibia Interconnector Project
“The Cabinet further authorised the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy to enter an Inter-Governmental Memorandum of Understanding (IGMoU) with the Ministry of Energy of Angola related to the development of the ANNA Project to reduce the risk of delays in the project implementation.”
Cabinet BriefsInformanté
Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy was authorised to sign an intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding with Angola's Ministry of Energy
“Cabinet has approved the accelerated development of the Angola–Namibia (ANNA) Interconnection Project, authorising the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy to sign an intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding with Angola's Ministry of Energy to help prevent delays in the project's implementation.”
Cabinet approves accelerated development of Angola–Namibia Interconnection ProjectThe Namibian
Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy was involved in scandals due to corruption and resource grabbing
“Swartbooi said he understands president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's decision following scandals around the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) and the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy due to corruption, power and problems of resource grabbing.”
Swartbooi wants petroleum products upstream unit converted into monitoring and evaluation unitThe Namibian
Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy will have certain regulatory functions reassigned from the petroleum commissioner's office
“A central Pillar of the proposed amendments is the establishment of a new Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Office of the President, and the concomitant reassignment of certain regulatory functions from the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, specifically from the petroleum commissioner's office to this unit.”
EXPLAINER: Amendments to the Petroleum ActInformanté
The ministry said joining the Luanda Accord strengthens Namibia's role in shaping the future of the global diamond market
“The ministry said joining the Luanda Accord strengthens Namibia's role in shaping the future of the global diamond market while protecting the country's economic interests.”
Namibia joins Luanda Accord to boost global demand for natural diamondsThe Namibian
Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy is responsible for fuel quality and supply to service stations
“The energy ministry is responsible for fuel quality and ensuring supply to all service stations in the country.”
Motorists face N$80 000 repair bills as high-metal fuel damages modern carsThe Namibian
Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy termed transaction unlawful without government approval
“TotalEnergies and Petrobras announced last Friday that they had acquired a stake in oil block 2613 (petroleum exploration licence (PEL) 104), a move that was termed unlawful by the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy without government approval.”
TotalEnergies and Petrobras face backlash over disputed Namibian oil licence PEL104New Era
Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy was only informed of TotalEnergies-Petrobras deal a few minutes prior to media announcement
“In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry noted it was only informed of a deal between TotalEnergies and Brazil's state-owned oil company, Petrobras, "a few minutes prior" to a media release announcing the deal.”
Govt unaware of TotalEnergies, Petrobras dealInformanté
Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy was not notified about TotalEnergies and Petrobras equity interests developments
“The Ministry wishes to clarify that the Namibian Government was not notified about these developments, as required by law.”
Mines, Energy expresses concern over unauthorised acquisition of interests by TotalEnergies in oil blocksEscalating Middle East conflict and global oil supply disruptions have driven up international crude prices, with petrol increasing by 60c and diesel by 160c per litre as of 2 September. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 25% of the world's oil supplies, has caused oil prices to spike to around US$120 a barrel.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Escalating Middle East conflict and global oil supply disruptions have driven up international crude prices, with petrol increasing by 60c and diesel by 160c per litre as of 2 September. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 25% of the world's oil supplies, has caused oil prices to spike to around US$120 a barrel.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian fuel prices are set to increase effective 2 September 2026, with ULP95 rising 60 cents per litre and both diesel grades rising N$1.60 per litre, driven by geopolitical volatility and disruptions in global oil markets stemming from Middle East tensions.
31 August 2026 · New Era →
The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, speaking at the Offshore Northern Seas Summit in Norway, urged international investors to explore Namibia's emerging oil and gas opportunities, noting that the country has moved beyond exploration to the development phase with recent discoveries in the Orange Basin including Venus, where partners plan a floating production system with approximately 160,000 barrels per day capacity.
30 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has announced fuel price increases effective from midnight 2 September 2026: ULP95 will increase by 60 cents per litre, while Diesel 50ppm and Diesel 10ppm will each increase by 160 cents per litre. The revised pump prices at Walvis Bay will be N$25.08 per litre for Petrol 95, N$27.86 per litre for Diesel 50ppm, and N$27.96 per litre for Diesel 10ppm.
28 August 2026 · Informanté →
An analysis argues that despite decades of political talk about beneficiation, value addition, and manufacturing, Namibia remains dependent on primary commodities and has failed to assemble scattered industrial activity into a coherent industrial economy, requiring instead a reimagined industrial policy linking resources, finance, energy, trade, procurement, skills and markets.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Geological scientists have called on Namibia to intensify exploration of its largely untapped mineral wealth and create more local value from extracted resources. They identified uranium, lithium, rare earth elements and copper as minerals with significant potential for economic growth, noting that Namibia remains underexplored despite its long mining history.
27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has launched the National Steering Committee on the Informal Economy to provide advice on policies and strategies and coordinate government interventions in formalizing the informal economy. The committee, composed of representatives from various ministries, the central bank, and sector associations, aims to improve access to markets, finance, infrastructure, and services while fostering linkages between informal enterprises and larger industries.
27 August 2026 · Informanté →
Minister Modestus Amutse is participating in the week-long Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) Summit in Stavanger, Norway, to strengthen international partnerships and draw on global experience as Namibia develops its emerging oil and gas sector. The forum brings together government leaders, executives and policymakers to discuss global energy trends, energy security, technological developments and sustainability.
25 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Mines and Energy defended its three-month fuel supply deal with Vitol, stating the jet fuel shortage affecting the country since last week results from a failed quality inspection of a Puma-Vivo fuel shipment, not the government arrangement which covers only petrol and diesel.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy said Namibia's Jet A-1 aviation fuel shortage stems from a commercial arrangement between Puma Energy Namibia and Vivo Energy Namibia to swap fuel, not from government supply policy. A replacement consignment was quarantined at Walvis Bay for quality verification, causing the constraint, with replacement product expected to arrive Saturday.
25 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Electricity Control Board has warned it will revoke electricity distribution licences from underperforming municipalities and regional councils and transfer networks to operators with proven capacity, following an audit that found widespread non-compliance across Namibia's power infrastructure. The audit of nine distribution licensees found most networks rated poor due to inadequate safety code implementation and substandard maintenance, with ||Kharas, Hardap, and Omaheke regions carrying the highest compliance risk.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Solar Revolving Fund under the Ministry of Mines and Energy financed electrification of 41 households in Oshikoto Region during the 2025/26 financial year—32 via solar systems at N$1.5 million and 9 via national grid connections at N$261,000. NamPower also connected grid-based electricity to 12 schools in the region, while connection costs and tariffs remain barriers to rural electrification.
22 August 2026 · Informanté →
A disruption in jet fuel supplies at Hosea Kutako International Airport has sparked industry concerns about Namibia's reliance on a single petroleum supplier, leaving the country vulnerable to contamination, logistical problems, and shipping delays. The article notes that while the current arrangement reflects economic realities of importing refined products together, the disruption underscores the need for resilient systems and alternative sources.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia plans to gazette its first standards for petroleum products in early 2027, with the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) setting up a fuel-testing laboratory to commence testing and verification services the same year under a service level agreement with the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Prosecutor General has filed a forfeiture application to permanently seize a red Volkswagen Golf valued at N$160,000 linked to a man alleged to have scammed an American investor of approximately N$728,044.50 through a fake diamond sale using false identities.
14 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy is facing a shortage of technically qualified and skilled personnel that could affect the ministry's ability to implement its programmes in mining, energy and industrial development. The shortage, identified as a key challenge during a National Assembly presentation, comes as the ministry evolves following fiscal consolidation and wage bill reductions.
14 August 2026 · New Era →
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources visited Okarikua Mining in Opuwo and found that the operation has reportedly conducted testing activities for about two years, with piles of copper-bearing rocks on site and questions raised about whether production may be taking place under the guise of testing. The committee also raised concerns about worker safety, welfare, and Ministry of Mines and Energy oversight.
12 August 2026 · New Era →
A Parliamentary Standing Committee member raised concerns following a site visit to Okarikua Mining in Kunene Region, observing that workers lack adequate personal protective equipment and proper ablution facilities despite operating there for about two years. The committee questioned claims that the operation is still in a testing phase, noting that copper production is taking place at the site.
11 August 2026 · Informanté →
According to The Namibian, escalating conflict between the US and Iran has sent global energy prices soaring and disrupted maritime chokepoints critical to petroleum supply in southern Africa, causing measurable increases in fuel, food, and transport costs that are eroding household incomes across Namibia.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has issued a retail license to Petrosol Petroleum Solutions CC for a planned service station in the Elisenheim Lifestyle Estate, home to approximately 1,500 households and more than 5,000 residents, with the nearest existing fuel facility located more than seven kilometers away.
4 August 2026 · Informanté →
Petrol and diesel prices will increase by N$2 per litre from 5 August 2026 after the Government reinstated fuel levies that had been temporarily reduced to cushion motorists against global oil price shocks. Petrol 95 will rise to N$24.48 per litre, while Diesel 50ppm and 10ppm will rise to N$26.36 per litre.
31 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Competition Commission has objected to the proposed acquisition of Schwenk Namibia by West China Cement (Whale Rock Cement), based on stakeholder input and competition law concerns including market concentration.
28 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy approved TotalEnergies' acquisition of a 40% interest and operatorship of Galp Energia's Mopane oil discovery in the Orange Basin, while Galp will acquire a 10% stake in TotalEnergies' Venus project. The transaction advances Namibia's offshore petroleum sector and strengthens TotalEnergies' strategic presence in the region.
26 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy dismissed reports that Namibia has lost its bid to acquire a stake in De Beers, calling circulating information "misleading and incorrect," after Botswana's minister said Anglo American had selected the Global Diamond Consortium as its preferred bidder for the diamond producer's sale.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
During President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to Beijing in July, Namibia and China signed agreements and memoranda covering economic partnership, healthcare, education, green minerals, tourism and agriculture, elevating bilateral relations to a Namibia-China Community with a Shared Future for the New Era.
13 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's offshore oil discoveries have attracted global interest, but international companies must embrace partnership, transparency, and shared progress rather than transactional models, with strict adherence to local taxation and labor laws required by the Ministry of Mines and Energy and NAMCOR.
9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Kunene region has recorded 2,438 mining rights, reflecting a sharp rise in exploration activity as investors target one of Namibia's least explored but most prospective mineral provinces. Between 1 April and 24 June, authorities recorded 318 mineral rights under application or granted, generating N$5.55 million in revenue during the 2025/26 financial year through application fees and related charges.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →