Paulo Coelhosaysdetailed licence information should be requested from the Ministry
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“Namcor spokesperson Paulo Coelho says although Namcor publishes licence maps, detailed information should be requested from the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy.”
Paulo Coelhosaidproduction testing expected to continue through second quarter of 2026
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“Paulo Coelho, NAMCOR spokesperson, said that the production testing activities are expected to continue through the second quarter of 2026, with results to be released as operations progress, in line with standard industry practice.”
Paulo Coelhoexpressedsatisfaction with the event's overall success
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“Speaking on behalf of Namcor, Paulo Coelho, manager, marketing, communications and spokesperson, expressed satisfaction with the event's overall success.”
“"We have no comment yet. We are waiting for our legal counsel to revert pending a meeting with the Labour Commissioner on the way forward," Namcor spokesperson Paulo Coelho told The Namibian yesterday.”
Paulo Coelhosaida down payment of N$550 million was made to Gunvor, restoring Namcor's financial credibility and strengthening relationships with trading partners
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“"A down payment of N$550 million was made to Gunvor, restoring Namcor's financial credibility and strengthening relationships with trading partners," said Namcor spokesperson Paulo Coelho on Tuesday.”
Paulo Coelhoconfirmed as Namcor spokesperson thatUanguta will continue as interim managing director subject to extension
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“"The initial time frame of six months is subject to an extension as and when required with the approval of the Namcor board of directors and the line ministry," Namcor spokesperson Paulo Coelho confirmed to The Namibian this month.”
Paulo CoelhosaidMulunga remains under suspension until further notice
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“"As of now, Mr Mulunga remains under suspension until further notice. The board of directors and executive management are actively overseeing the situation, and we assure you that updates regarding this matter will be communicated to everybody as soon as it reaches its conclusion," Namcor spokesperson Paulo Coelho said last week.”
Shell, alongside partners QatarEnergy and Namcor, announced an oil discovery from the Merlin-1X exploration well in PEL 39 in the Orange Basin. Namcor said the well has delivered good reservoir quality, light oil and limited associated gas, making it the best result of ten wells drilled in the licence so far.
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Shell-QatarEnergy oil discovery in Orange Basin marks a significant natural resource milestone with potential long-term economic implications for Namibia.
Shell, alongside partners QatarEnergy and Namcor, announced an oil discovery from the Merlin-1X exploration well in PEL 39 in the Orange Basin. Namcor said the well has delivered good reservoir quality, light oil and limited associated gas, making it the best result of ten wells drilled in the licence so far.
Namibia Health Plan (NHP) experienced operational disruption when transitioning its managed care services to Universal Care (Pty) Ltd, leaving members confused and unable to access benefits as providers scrambled to switch claims systems by an April 1, 2026 deadline. The article argues the crisis stems not from the decision itself but from poor communication and a gap between announcement and implementation that eroded trust in the "proudly Namibian" medical aid fund.
Civil society organisations have accused the government of lack of transparency on oil and gas information access, with various agencies declining to provide petroleum licence details and citing organisational restructuring. Multiple officials and institutions have refused to respond to inquiries, prompting warnings that withholding critical sector information undermines public trust and the right to know.
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.
NAMCOR's upstream subsidiary has welcomed the commencement of production testing at the Kavango West-1X discovery well in PEL 73, onshore Namibia, a joint venture operated by ReconAfrica (70%) alongside partners BW Kudu (20%) and NAMCOR E&P (10%). Testing will span six targeted zones across the Huttenberg and Elandshoek formations through the second quarter of 2026.
Namcor's board has appointed Mtundeni Ndafyaalako as interim managing director, replacing Maureen Hinda-Mbuende, reportedly without approval from the Mines Minister Modestus Amutse, who says he will meet with the board to understand the decision and address Hinda-Mbuende's grievances.
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, SBM Offshore, and the Namibia Youth Energy Forum organised an FPSO Masterclass to enhance skills in offshore oil and gas production, attracting more than 110 participants including industry professionals and young Namibians. The training, facilitated by an SBM Offshore FPSO manager, focused on Floating Production, Storage and Offloading units and aimed to prepare Namibians for opportunities in the country's emerging energy sector.