Moses Pakote

2026-03-022026-10-22

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September 2026
14 SeptThe Namibian
Moses Pakote confirmed Vitol's request for compensation and government extended supply right for one month
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“Responding to questions from The Namibian on Thursday, executive director of industries, mines and energy Moses Pakote confirmed the request and said the government had extended Vitol's right to supply fuel for one month.”
Trader to supply fuel for October after demanding additional compensation from Govt
11 SeptThe Namibian
Moses Pakote said the extension is intended as a once-off final arrangement and will not be renewed beyond October 2026
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“"The extension is intended as a once-off final arrangement and will not be renewed beyond October 2026," ministry executive director Moses Pakote told The Namibian on Thursday.”
Vitol to supply fuel to Namibia in October
August 2026
20 AugThe Namibian
Moses Pakote said agreement will strengthen fuel testing and inspections, ensure products meet requirements
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“Ministry executive director Moses Pakote says the agreement will strengthen fuel testing and inspections and help ensure petroleum products meet national requirements.”
Namibia to test fuel quality by next year
20 AugThe Namibian
Moses Pakote said agreement aimed at improving controls against fuel dumping, smuggling and tax evasion
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“He says the agreement is aimed at improving controls against fuel dumping, smuggling and tax evasion.”
Namibia to test fuel quality by next year
April 2026
27 AprThe Namibian
Moses Pakote said no final decision taken yet regarding property transfer
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“Pakote last week said there is an ongoing process aimed at aligning Nida's operations with its core mandate of industrialisation, including the establishment and management of industrial infrastructure. "At this stage, no final decision has been taken regarding the transfer of any property," he said.”
Nida fears collapse over N$3-billion asset transfer order
2 AprThe Namibian
Ministry's executive director Moses Pakote stated the strategic plan was formulated through a participatory process with stakeholder consultation workshops
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“According to the ministry's executive director, Moses Pakote, the strategic plan was formulated through a participatory process which entailed several consultation workshops with diverse stakeholders.”
Mines strategy targets local content, capacity building
March 2026
31 MarNew Era
MIME executive director Moses Pakote highlighted the inclusive nature of the strategy's development, noting it was shaped through extensive stakeholder consultations
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“MIME executive director Moses Pakote highlighted the inclusive nature of the strategy's development, noting it was shaped through extensive stakeholder consultations.”
MIME pushes bold value-addition …prioritises local content, beneficiation, and capacity-building
26 MarThe Namibian
Moses Pakote says illegal fuel trading is a challenge along the Angolan border
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“Executive director Moses Pakote says illegal fuel trading is a challenge, particularly along the Angolan border, and the ministry is working with law enforcement to address the issue.”
Fuel price fears spark warnings
23 MarNew Era
Moses Pakote categorically denied any fuel shortage in Namibia
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“In the statement, Pakote "categorically" denied any shortage, confirming that adequate stocks of both diesel and petrol are available to meet national demand in the short, medium and long term.”
No domestic fuel shortage despite global turbulence
23 MarThe Namibian
Moses Pakote issued a statement saying there are no fuel shortages in Namibia
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“In a statement issued by executive director of industries, mines and energy Moses Pakote on Friday, the ministry says it has noted growing concerns on social media regarding an alleged fuel shortage, but clarifies that these claims are unfounded.”
Govt dismisses fuel shortage rumours

Business

Vitol demands extra payment after supplying 70% of Namibia's fuel

The News

International oil trader Vitol, awarded sole rights to supply Namibia's fuel for three months, has demanded additional government compensation after supplying only 70% of expected volumes. The government has extended Vitol's supply rights for October as a "once-off final arrangement" that will not be renewed, though Pakote stressed this extension does not commit the government to pay for unsold fuel.

14 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 14 September

Vitol demands extra payment after supplying 70% of Namibia's fuel
International oil trader Vitol, awarded sole rights to supply Namibia's fuel for three months, has demanded additional government compensation after supplying only 70% of expected volumes. The government has extended Vitol's supply rights for October as a "once-off final arrangement" that will not be renewed, though Pakote stressed this extension does not commit the government to pay for unsold fuel.
14 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 11 September

Vitol extended as Namibia's sole fuel supplier through October
International fuel trader Vitol will be the sole supplier of fuel to Namibia for October 2026, extending an interim arrangement that began in July intended to secure 100% of fuel requirements during international oil market volatility. The extension has drawn criticism from opposition figures for lack of transparency and open tender, with concerns that the emergency arrangement is becoming a procurement method.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 20 August

Namibia to gazette petroleum standards, establish fuel-testing laboratory in 2027
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 →

Monday 27 April

Government orders Nida to transfer 154 assets worth N$3 billion
The Namibia Industrial Development Agency is fighting a government directive to transfer 154 properties worth about N$3 billion to a new Public Asset Management Agency, warning that the assets are central to its funding and operations. The transfer, allegedly mandated by Cabinet as part of state asset restructuring, has raised fears about job losses and the agency's existence.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 April

Fuel panic buying surges ahead of April price increases
Motorists queued at service stations across Namibia yesterday to fill up before fuel prices rise by N$2.50 per litre for petrol and N$4 per litre for diesel on 1 April, prompting panic buying, hoarding, and complaints that wholesalers are withholding contracted supplies to profit from higher prices. The government says sufficient stocks exist and has reduced levies by 50%, but restrictions on bulk purchases by retailers like Agra are disrupting farming operations.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Mines ministry charts 2025–30 strategy on local content and industrialisation
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy unveiled a five-year strategic plan targeting local content development, capacity building, and value addition in mining and green industries. The plan aims to reposition the ministry as a driver of industrialisation while supporting sustainable resource management, renewable energy, and investment in micro, small and medium enterprises.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 31 March

MIME reveals five-year plan for mineral value-addition
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy unveiled a 2025/26–2029/30 strategic plan to transform Namibia from a raw commodity exporter into a value-driven industrial economy, prioritising local content, beneficiation, and capacity-building in mining and green industries. The strategy aims to develop domestic processing capabilities for minerals including uranium, diamonds, and rare earths, supported by an Industrial Upgrading and Modernisation Programme for small enterprises, while balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship.
31 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 26 March

Analysts warn against panic buying amid global fuel supply fears
Global conflict and shipping disruptions threaten fuel supply and prices, prompting analysts and government officials to warn Namibians against panic buying and illegal fuel storage, which could create fire hazards, environmental damage and market distortions. Namibia is particularly vulnerable as it imports all refined petroleum products, and rising fuel costs are expected to increase transport, food and operating costs across the economy.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 March

Namibia denies fuel shortage despite global oil tensions
The Namibian government has reassured the public that domestic fuel supply remains stable and sufficient amid rising global oil prices, citing the National Oil Storage Facility at Walvis Bay (capacity 75 million litres, three months' reserves) and mandatory 30-day reserves held by fuel companies as key buffers against global disruptions.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
Government assures public of adequate fuel supply amid global oil concerns
Namibia's government has dismissed circulating reports of fuel shortages, stating the country has sufficient supplies to meet demand in the short, medium and long term. The ministry notes that global oil prices have risen above US$100 per barrel due to Middle East tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
23 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 March

Liquor licences must be renewed by end of March 2026
The Ministry of Industries has announced that all liquor licences must be renewed and fees paid by 31 March 2026, in accordance with the Liquor Act. Failure to comply will result in licence termination, requiring new applications to be submitted.
12 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 6 March

Ministry regulates fuel quality, combats smuggled Angolan fuel
Namibia's Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy monitors fuel quality and security through licensing, border enforcement, inspection, sampling, and inter-agency cooperation to prevent smuggled Angolan fuel from entering the retail system. The ministry conducts routine and random sampling at ports, depots, and service stations, and has installed aboveground storage tanks at police stations and arranged waste management with licensed providers to safely handle confiscated illegal fuel.
6 March 2026 · New Era →
Fired minister Ithete unpaid four months despite parliament seat
Former deputy prime minister Natangwe Ithete has not received his parliamentary salary for four months following his October dismissal from Cabinet, reportedly because the National Assembly has not received an official directive confirming his removal from the executive. Officials cite administrative delays, while a political commentator attributes the delay to institutional incompetence in reintegrating him into the parliamentary payroll system.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 March

Namibia's fuel regulators face smuggled Angolan fuel challenge
Namibia's Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy oversees fuel quality through licensing, border enforcement, and inspections, but faces persistent challenges from smuggled Angolan fuel known as 'Ngungula' sold at cheaper prices. The illicit trade has caused fuel retailers in affected northern regions to lose over N$230 million in revenue since 2016 and risks consumer safety through substandard fuel and environmental hazards.
4 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 2 March

Iran tensions threaten Namibia's fuel imports and economy
Military escalation between the US, Israel and Iran threatens global oil supplies and raises risks for fuel-importing Namibia, particularly if conflict disrupts the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts urge Namibia to build strategic fuel reserves, diversify suppliers beyond the Gulf region and accelerate renewable energy investment to cushion against price shocks.
2 March 2026 · New Era →