Namibia Minute.
Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

Puma Energy

Also known as: Puma Energy Zambia

Zambia-based fuel logistics operator with a five-year partnership to transport fuel from Walvis Bay to Zambian hubs.

Mining & Energy

NOSF enters new phase with market-based fees, wider access

The News

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.

27 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 March

  1. NOSF enters new phase with market-based fees, wider access

    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.

    27 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 25 March

  1. NASAN Energies approved to acquire Engen and Shell fuel stations

    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.

    25 March 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 23 March

  1. Nasan Energies wins approval to buy 52 fuel stations

    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.

    23 March 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 22 March

  1. Nasan Energies becomes third-largest fuel retailer after acquisition approval

    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.

    22 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Namibia's oil storage facility shields nation from fuel price shocks

    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.

    18 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Namibia faces potential N$4.50 per litre fuel price hike in April

    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.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 23 February

  1. Nasan nears completion of 52 service stations acquisition

    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.

    23 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 12 February

  1. Puma Energy, BHL forge five-year fuel transport partnership

    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.

    12 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Puma Energy, BHL Group launch regional fuel logistics partnership

    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.

    11 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Namcor and Puma Energy deny supplying substandard fuel

    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.

    3 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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