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

TotalEnergies

Also known as: French oil giant TotalEnergies · FRENCH energy major TotalEnergies · TotalEnergies EP Namibia BV · TotalEnergies EP Congo

French energy company developing Venus and Mopane oil fields offshore Namibia, targeting production by 2030–2032.

Mining & Energy

Namibia must build capacity to compete in oil value chain

The News

A special advisor to the President said policy alone cannot create a competitive local supplier base; Namibia must instead build skills, standards, and capability to meet international oil companies' procurement requirements. President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced Cabinet approval of an upstream local content policy designed to ensure petroleum development delivers socio-economic benefits to citizens.

22 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Namibia must build capacity to compete in oil value chain

    A special advisor to the President said policy alone cannot create a competitive local supplier base; Namibia must instead build skills, standards, and capability to meet international oil companies' procurement requirements. President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced Cabinet approval of an upstream local content policy designed to ensure petroleum development delivers socio-economic benefits to citizens.

    22 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Saturday 18 April

  1. Namibia's oil and gas sector advances toward development phase

    Namibia's oil and gas industry has shifted from early-stage exploration toward appraisal and development planning, with major international operators like Shell, TotalEnergies, and Galp positioning the country as an emerging regional energy hub. The sector is projected to contribute up to 5.8% to GDP annually during production, with first oil and gas expected between 2029 and 2030, provided governance and local content policies are strengthened.

    18 April 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 17 April

  1. Namibia accelerates oil sector reforms ahead of first production

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced a major push to accelerate petroleum reforms, including an exploration and production amendment bill, to improve regulatory efficiency and investor confidence as Namibia moves toward first oil production in the Orange Basin. Major operators including Chevron, TotalEnergies and Rhino Resources are advancing exploration and development activities, with emphasis on ensuring legal and institutional frameworks, local participation and broad-based economic benefits keep pace with upstream activity.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. TotalEnergies reports Venus oil project progress, 5,000 jobs expected

    TotalEnergies Vice President Mike Sangster met with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to brief her on advances in the Venus offshore oil discovery, which the company expects will create about 5,000 direct and indirect jobs during construction. The company has submitted development plans to Namibian authorities and targets a final investment decision in mid-2026, though the project faces significant technical challenges including 3,000 metres water depth and location 320 kilometres from the coastline.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Namibia, Angola sign N$940m power transmission interconnector deal

    Namibia and Angola signed a power purchase agreement and joint development agreement for the Angola-Namibia Power Transmission Interconnector Project (ANNA), estimated to cost about N$941 million and scheduled for completion in 2029. The 166-kilometre transmission line will link the Kunene substation in Namibia to the Cahama substation in Angola, with an initially projected capacity of up to 500 MW to enhance power system reliability and regional energy trade.

    16 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Red Soil Energy appeals rejected petroleum licence decision in Supreme Court

    Red Soil Energy has appealed to the Supreme Court over the mines ministry's 2021 rejection of its petroleum exploration licence application for four offshore oil blocks. The company claims it was treated unfairly and differently from competing applicants, while the minister argues the application was incomplete and lacked required financial documentation.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. TotalEnergies discovers hydrocarbons offshore Republic of Congo

    TotalEnergies announced a hydrocarbon discovery on the Moho license offshore the Republic of Congo, with an estimated 160-meter hydrocarbon column in high-quality reservoirs. The Moho G discovery, combined with the previously discovered Moho F structure, represents approximately 100 million barrels of recoverable resources planned for development via tieback to existing facilities.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 11 April

  1. Namibian offshore firm wins global oil certification

    Breakwater Offshore Services and Investments, a Namibian-owned company, has secured international standards certifications valid until March 2029, positioning it to support oil and gas exploration in Namibian waters alongside international operators. The company provides marine support services including towing, subsea engineering, offshore supply, and refuelling.

    11 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Mopane oil complex upgraded by 57%, now holds 1.38 billion barrels

    Canadian energy company Sintana Energy announced that the Mopane complex's oil resources have been upgraded to 1.38 billion barrels of oil equivalent, a 57% increase from the previously estimated 875 million barrels, based on Galp Energia's latest assessment.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. 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 →

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