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May 2026
The Namibian
Puma Energysponsoredthe Swakopmund rally
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“Bartsch thanks sponsors like Puma Energy, Ford and EPC, while also expressing appreciation to the officials and marshals for their vital roles during the day.”
Puma Energysignedfive-year fuel logistics partnership with BHL Group
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“ZAMBIA'S leading oil marketing company, Puma Energy, and the BHL Group, the largest hauler of copper exports from Zambia, have forged a five-year fuel logistics partnership to ensure the optimal transport of fuel within that country.”
Puma Energy Zambiasignedstrategic five-year fuel logistics agreement with BHL Group
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“Puma Energy Zambia and BHL Group have signed a strategic five-year fuel logistics agreement that is set to reshape energy supply chains and strengthen the Zambia–Namibia trade corridor, one of southern Africa's most critical commercial arteries.”
Puma Energydeniessupplying Botswana and Namibian market with substandard fuel
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“The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) and oil supplier Puma are denying allegations of supplying Botswana and the Namibian market with substandard fuel.”
Puma Energy Namibia general manager Adell Samuelsonsays Puma Energy hasrobust fuel quality control processes in place
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“Puma Energy has robust fuel quality control processes in place, including routine testing at key points in the supply chain, to ensure the fuel we supply is safe, reliable, and compliant with regulatory specifications.”
Mathews Hamutenya has denied having political connections to State House or involvement in the government's decision to appoint Vitol as Namibia's sole fuel supplier, though his son recently bought 52 service stations and Hamutenya is a partner in a storage facility with Vitol. The Independent Patriots for Change have linked Hamutenya to what they describe as a "conglomerate at the centre of Namibia's petroleum oil takeover."
Why it matters
New detail on businessman's connections to Vitol fuel deal advances ongoing investigation into conflicts of interest in critical commodity supply.
Mathews Hamutenya has denied having political connections to State House or involvement in the government's decision to appoint Vitol as Namibia's sole fuel supplier, though his son recently bought 52 service stations and Hamutenya is a partner in a storage facility with Vitol. The Independent Patriots for Change have linked Hamutenya to what they describe as a "conglomerate at the centre of Namibia's petroleum oil takeover."
The Swakopmund national rally championship featured a close contest in the CR 3 class, with only two seconds separating first and second place as Mathys and Anja Pretorius out performed Ruan and Suelize Viviers. Most vehicles completed the rally despite technical and mechanical challenges, with Stefan Bartsch and Alexa Montagu-Freyer winning Class S1 in their first rally.
Namibia's National Oil Storage Facility, a N$6.5 billion investment in Walvis Bay designed to hold 75 million litres of fuel, is undergoing policy reforms to establish market-related tariffs and attract local entrepreneurs to its storage capacity. The facility aims to balance its role as a strategic energy buffer against global supply disruptions with expanded commercial participation and improved operational sustainability.
The Namibia Competition Commission has approved NASAN Energies' acquisition of 52 Engen and Shell-branded fuel service stations from Vivo Energy Namibia, positioning the local oil marketing company as the country's third-largest fuel retailer. The company plans to rebrand the stations and prioritise local suppliers as it implements the transaction.
The locally owned Nasan Energies has received approval from the Namibia Competition Commission to purchase 52 fuel service stations (operating under Engen and Shell brands) from Vivo Energy Namibia. Upon completion, the company will become Namibia's third-largest fuel retailer and aims to boost local ownership in a sector historically dominated by foreign operators.
The Namibian Competition Commission has approved Nasan Energies' acquisition of 52 Engen and Shell-branded service stations from Vivo Energy, positioning Nasan as the country's third-largest fuel retailer. The purchase was conditional on divestment to prevent monopolistic control, following concerns about potential connections between Nasan's co-founder Miguel Hamutenya and Vivo's parent company Vitol.
As global oil prices surge amid geopolitical instability in the Middle East, Namibia's National Oil Storage Facility provides strategic defence against supply disruptions and fuel price volatility. With 75 million litres capacity and three months of strategic reserves, the facility operated by Namcor centralises fuel imports and distribution while the National Energy Fund cushions consumers from rising global prices.
Soaring international oil prices and Middle East tensions threaten to drive Namibian fuel prices to unprecedented heights in April, with the country's three-month fuel reserves and limited storage capacity posing supply challenges. Government officials and industry experts warn that while Namibia has sufficient reserves for 2–3 months, the country's infrastructure constraints and reliance on Middle Eastern oil through the Strait of Hormuz leave it vulnerable to supply disruptions, prompting authorities to explore alternative fuel sources and taxi associations to plan 10–12% fare increases.
Local energy company Nasan Energies has reached the final stages of acquiring 52 service stations from Vivo Energy and Engen Namibia, following a Namibia Competition Commission stakeholders' conference in Windhoek. Interested parties have 30 days to submit data before a final decision is made on the transaction, which would make Nasan the third-largest player in Namibia's retail fuel market.
Zambia's Puma Energy and the BHL Group have signed a five-year fuel logistics agreement to transport fuel from Walvis Bay, Namibia, to Zambian hubs, with BHL using return shipments for copper exports. The partnership aims to strengthen supply security and the Zambia-Namibia trade corridor, with deliveries beginning in March and expected capacity of three million litres monthly.
Puma Energy Zambia and BHL Group have signed a five-year fuel logistics agreement to transport fuel from Walvis Bay to Zambian distribution hubs, with copper exports carried on return journeys. The partnership is expected to move up to three million litres of fuel per month beginning in March, strengthening the Zambia–Namibia trade corridor and improving supply security for mining and retail sectors.
Namcor and Puma Energy have denied allegations that they supplied substandard fuel to Botswana and the Namibian market, with Namcor saying its fuel meets prescribed specifications and releasing South African laboratory test results showing compliance with regulations.