… 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. …
Namcor’s management woes threaten emerging oil industry – economistNamibia Minute.
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… Company spokesperson Paulo Coelho on Wednesday said the company is finding ways to deal with the issue. …
Namcor board confirms Mulunga's reinstatement demands… Company spokesperson Paulo Coelho says the entity will not comment until investigations are concluded. …
Namcor mum on Mulunga’s reinstatement demand- April 2023
… We will do our best to keep all stakeholders updated,” Namcor spokesperson Paulo Coelho told The Namibian. …
Salary demands, conflict of interest concerns linked to Matthews’ failed Namcor talksThe National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has confirmed that Lionel Matthews is no longer in the running to become its acting managing director. “We can confirm that the negotiation was unsuccessful,” Namcor spokesperson Paulo Coelho confirmed on Tuesday. …
Matthews withdraws from Namcor job- April 2022
… This was confirmed by the company’s spokesperson Paulo Coelho, yesterday. “We were successfully awarded a production asset and exploration block,” he said. …
Namcor to become oil producerThis was confirmed by the company's spokesperson Paulo Coelho, yesterday.“We were successfully awarded a production asset and exploration block,” he said.Coelho said blocks 23 and 27 were on offer by the Angolan state oil company, Sonangol, and comes at a time when the countr …
Namcor to become oil producer
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Namibia Health Plan faces trust crisis over managed care transition
The News
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.
Why it matters
Namibia Health Plan faces trust crisis over managed care transition, exposing operational and communication failures in a major medical aid fund.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 5 May
Namibia Health Plan faces trust crisis over managed care transition
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.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 8 April
Government restricted from sharing oil and gas sector information
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.
8 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 →
Friday 27 March
NAMCOR welcomes production testing start at Kavango West
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.
27 March 2026 · Informanté →
Friday 6 March
Namcor board appoints new MD despite minister's opposition
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.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 5 February
Namcor, SBM Offshore train over 110 on offshore oil operations
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.
5 February 2026 · New Era →