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Order a long-term news report on Strait of Hormuz
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Namibian
… Meanwhile, Iran and Oman held several rounds of technical talks in Tehran on Friday and Saturday to discuss management of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei. …
Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador saysThe Namibian
… kes on Iranian targets. “Iranian military command centers, drone storage facilities, communication networks, coastal surveillance sites, and maritime capabilities to further diminish the threat Iran poses to civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz …
Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damageThe Namibian
… The escalating attacks, which cast doubt over the future of the interim US-Iran agreement signed in June, come amid conflicting claims over whether the Strait of Hormuz is open. …
US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of HormuzWindhoek Observer
… Simonis believes that if Brent crude oil prices remain within the US$72 to US$78 per barrel range, supported by improved geopolitical conditions following the US-Iran peace agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, transport-related inflation could continue easing thro …
Inflation expected to ease after June peakInformanté
… improved global supply chain conditions, and the appreciation of the Namibian dollar (NAD) against the US dollar (USD). “International oil markets softened during the review period as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East eased and crude oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz …
Petrol price down N$1, diesel drops by N$4Windhoek Observer
… The Iran war, which the International Energy Agency (IEA) characterised as the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market, disrupted 20% of global oil supply via the Strait of Hormuz. …
Crude Oil: The inflation transmission channel for NamibiaNew Era
… She said leaders agreed that recent geopolitical developments, including disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, highlighted the need for SACU countries to reduce overdependence on external markets and strengthen regional cooperation, industrialisation and intra-African trade. …
NNN trumpets industrial growth, trade cooperation … as region launch R5 billion fundThe Namibian
… While we had hoped for a more short-lived episode, our monitored indicators are responding to the severe supply shocks, particularly from oil infrastructure damage in major oil suppliers in the Gulf and the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which have triggered …
Approaching the mid-year point under highly fluid conditionsThe Namibian
OIL prices reached their lowest levels since March after United States(US) president Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran had reached an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. …
Oil prices drop as Trump announces end of warThe Namibian
… Senior US officials have also begun giving some details about the deal, briefing that the Strait of Hormuz would re-open on Friday – the same day the deal is formally inked in Geneva. …
Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance saysIndustries minister Modestus Amutse announced that diesel prices would be held steady at N$27.86 and N$27.96 per litre for October to support industrial production, but analysts say the freeze offers limited relief to transport operators already struggling with costs N$8 per litre higher than at the start of the year.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Industries minister Modestus Amutse announced that diesel prices would be held steady at N$27.86 and N$27.96 per litre for October to support industrial production, but analysts say the freeze offers limited relief to transport operators already struggling with costs N$8 per litre higher than at the start of the year.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Visitors to this year's Windhoek Showgrounds report food prices have risen sharply—hotdogs now around N$50 (previously N$15–N$25), hamburgers N$60, schnitzels N$70—while vendors say they are forced to raise prices due to increased supply costs to sustain their businesses.
6 October 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's diesel prices will remain unchanged for October while petrol 95 increases by N$1.50 per litre from 7 October, providing relief to the industrial economy dependent on diesel for transport, mining, construction, agriculture and power generation.
5 October 2026 · New Era →
The United States became Namibia's second-largest source of imports in the second quarter of 2026, with its import share rising to 11.5% from 2.7%, driven largely by mineral fuels amid Middle East conflict disruptions to traditional fuel supply routes. GCC countries' share of Namibia's mineral fuel imports fell to less than 30% from an estimated 40% to 45%.
3 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Donald Trump has said he may ask European countries to release diesel reserves as he mulls a ban on US exports of the fuel amid global shortage and surging prices tied to the war in Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Europe to immediately release such supplies, arguing that US farmers, truckers, and businesses should not bear the burden of rising costs.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
At the UN, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected US President Trump's threat to "annihilate" Iran, saying the country will never "bend the knee," but indicated willingness for a diplomatic solution. He demanded any deal must end the US blockade of Iranian ships from the Strait of Hormuz and presented evidence of civilian casualties he attributes to US-Israeli strikes.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's annual inflation rate reached 5% in August, the highest since February 2024, driven largely by transport costs including a 17.1% rise in vehicle operating costs and 25.1% higher fuel prices. A Financial Inclusion Survey revealed that 546,000 working Namibians have no disposable income and rely on debt for basic needs, with 51.3% borrowing for food.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The UK imposed sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, prompting Israel to shutter Britain's diplomatic mission to the Palestinians and ban British MPs from entering Israel. Eleven mostly European countries joined the trade ban, but the US response remained notably muted despite earlier suggestions from the US ambassador to Israel of potential American repercussions.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump said he does not think the Iran war will end until after November's midterm elections, adding that oil prices will not come down until then. Trump told reporters that "right after the election, oil prices are going to be tumbling downward," and claimed Iran is "desperate to try and affect the election."
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Escalating Middle East conflict and global oil supply disruptions have driven up international crude prices, with petrol increasing by 60c and diesel by 160c per litre as of 2 September. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 25% of the world's oil supplies, has caused oil prices to spike to around US$120 a barrel.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian fuel prices are set to increase effective 2 September 2026, with ULP95 rising 60 cents per litre and both diesel grades rising N$1.60 per litre, driven by geopolitical volatility and disruptions in global oil markets stemming from Middle East tensions.
31 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's energy ministry will increase petrol prices by 60 cents per litre to N$25.08 and diesel by N$1.60 per litre effective September 2, citing volatile international oil markets and a 30-cent increase in road user charge levies to fund feeder road projects.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has announced fuel price increases effective from midnight 2 September 2026: ULP95 will increase by 60 cents per litre, while Diesel 50ppm and Diesel 10ppm will each increase by 160 cents per litre. The revised pump prices at Walvis Bay will be N$25.08 per litre for Petrol 95, N$27.86 per litre for Diesel 50ppm, and N$27.96 per litre for Diesel 10ppm.
28 August 2026 · Informanté →
Vivo Energy Namibia detected and quarantined off-spec Jet A-1 fuel destined for Hosea Kutako International Airport, causing aviation fuel shortages that forced some long-haul flights to reroute to Angola. The Namibia Airports Company says it is coordinating with fuel suppliers and stakeholders to manage the situation.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Airports Company says it is closely monitoring Jet A-1 fuel supply challenges at Hosea Kutako International Airport and is working with fuel suppliers, government authorities, airlines and other aviation stakeholders to manage the situation and minimise disruptions. Airport operations are continuing and contingency measures are being considered where necessary.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
According to The Namibian, escalating conflict between the US and Iran has sent global energy prices soaring and disrupted maritime chokepoints critical to petroleum supply in southern Africa, causing measurable increases in fuel, food, and transport costs that are eroding household incomes across Namibia.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, though details remain undisclosed. The Iranian foreign ministry cautioned that a deal would not guarantee safe passage, citing the US blockade of Iranian ports as a security threat.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday after he called off what he described as "massive" strikes. Trump said Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar had urged him to hold off, believing a deal was possible on issues including the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear programme.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Saudi Arabia, after months of attempting neutrality in the US-Iran conflict, has begun striking Iranian proxy militias in Iraq following attacks it attributes to those groups. The Kingdom now faces a choice between continued deterrent strikes or de-escalation efforts.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The US military launched "heavy" strikes against Iran on Wednesday in retaliation for Iran's ballistic missile attacks on American forces in the region, hitting dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets. The latest hostilities follow previous joint US-Saudi strikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq and come amid reports of Saudi Arabia seeking de-escalation.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
US ambassador Mike Waltz told Fox News that President Trump has paused attacks on Iran for a second consecutive night to give diplomacy more space, following nearly two weeks of daily strikes and tit-for-tat attacks. An Iranian army spokesperson said Tehran had halted "retaliatory" attacks in response, though Waltz said the president is keeping all options on the table.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Yemen's Houthi fighters have attacked shipping in the Red Sea, forcing vessels to divert from the narrow Bab El Mandeb strait that connects Europe to Asia. The attacks occur amid ongoing US-Iran strikes and fears of a broader regional conflict, with two Saudi vessels hit by missiles this week and the Houthis claiming to have turned back ten others.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The US launched fresh attacks on Iranian military targets on Sunday, killing one person and injuring four according to Iranian state media. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded by striking US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, while the two countries dispute control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of their June interim agreement.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's inflation, which peaked at 4.4% in June, is expected to moderate in the second half of 2026 following fuel price cuts in July. However, economists warn that electricity tariffs, administered price increases, and food costs pose upside risks.
13 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's fuel prices will decrease effective 3 July 2026: petrol 95 by N$1.00 per litre to N$22.48, and all diesel grades by N$4.00 per litre (diesel 50 ppm to N$24.26, diesel 10 ppm to N$24.36 at Walvis Bay). The Minister of Mines attributed the reductions to softer international oil prices, improved supply chains, and NAD appreciation against the USD.
1 July 2026 · Informanté →
Crude oil is the single most important commodity for Namibian macroeconomic conditions. Global oil price surges—driven by Middle East disruptions and supply constraints—cascade quickly into domestic fuel price increases, as demonstrated by April-May 2026 fuel price hikes of 19.9% for petrol and 43.9% for diesel.
30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Southern African Customs Union leaders, including President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, have approved establishment of a R5 billion regional development fund to finance cross-border industrial and infrastructure projects across all five member states. The fund will be financed from the SACU Common Revenue Pool during the 2027/28 and 2028/29 financial years.
29 June 2026 · New Era →
The Bank of Namibia's governor reports that the Monetary Policy Committee increased the repo rate by 25 basis points in response to rising inflationary pressures driven by oil infrastructure damage and shipping disruptions from Middle Eastern conflict. As a small open economy, Namibia remains vulnerable to external shocks transmitted through global markets.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran reached an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without toll fees and remove the US naval blockade of Iran. Brent crude subsequently dropped nearly 5% to US$83.17 per barrel.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
US Vice-President JD Vance says Donald Trump may decide to release a preliminary memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran before Friday, when the deal is formally signed in Geneva. The MOU, described as "about a page and a half" and "very general," has already been electronically signed by Trump, Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →