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Utaara Hoveka

2023-04-062026-06-25
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  1. May 2024

  2. The Namibian

    Utaara Hoveka stated bailout did not involve direct cash injections to Namcor

    Source

    “"I must make it clear this [bailout] did not involve any direct cash injections to Namcor," said company spokesperson Utaara Hoveka, apparently to ease concerns that the money could be squandered.”

    Of State Shareholding in Oil
  3. January 2024

  4. The Namibian

    Utaara Hoveka is Namcor spokesperson Namcor spokesperson

    Source

    “Namcor spokesperson Utaara Hoveka says under the agreement senior Namcor and Galp officials will identify opportunities and initiatives in the two sectors.”

    Namcor and Portuguese energy giant to collaborate on capacity building
  5. November 2023

  6. The Namibian

    Utaara Hoveka confirmed Willemse's resignation from Namcor.

    Source

    “Namcor's spokesperson Utaara Hoveka has confirmed Willemse's resignation.”

    Mulunga’s right-hand man resigns from Namcor
  7. April 2023

  8. The Namibian

    Namcor spokesperson Utaara Hoveka said salary structures are approved by board and finance minister where appropriate

    Source

    “"I am not at liberty to shed any light on remuneration related issues, as salary issues are confidential in terms of our policies. However, rest assured that salary structures are approved by the board and the minister of finance, where appropriate.”

    Namcor spent N$118m on 189 employees’ salaries
Mining & Energy

Oil industry experts warn Namibia must prepare for boom

The News

Oil industry executives have warned that Namibia faces a defining test as it moves closer to oil production, arguing that discoveries and foreign investment alone will mean little unless the sector translates into jobs, skills and economic opportunities for ordinary Namibians. The warnings were raised at the launch of the fourth Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, where the theme "From Decision to Dividend: Making Namibia's Oil Work for Namibians" signals a shift from celebrating offshore discoveries to converting petroleum wealth into jobs, business opportunities and skills development.

Why it matters

Oil industry leaders warn Namibia must convert resource wealth into jobs and skills for ordinary citizens, setting the agenda for the oil economy transition.

17 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Oil industry experts warn Namibia must prepare for boom

    Oil industry executives have warned that Namibia faces a defining test as it moves closer to oil production, arguing that discoveries and foreign investment alone will mean little unless the sector translates into jobs, skills and economic opportunities for ordinary Namibians. The warnings were raised at the launch of the fourth Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, where the theme "From Decision to Dividend: Making Namibia's Oil Work for Namibians" signals a shift from celebrating offshore discoveries to converting petroleum wealth into jobs, business opportunities and skills development.

    17 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Government awards Vitol N$7.2bn fuel deal despite cheaper Namcor bid

    The government awarded a three-month fuel supply arrangement worth an estimated N$7.2 billion to international energy trader Vitol, intensifying scrutiny of governance at state-owned oil company Namcor, which lacks a substantive managing director. Critics claim Namcor submitted a cheaper proposal, raising questions about confidence in the company's operational capacity, though Namcor's board chairperson denied operating in a leadership vacuum.

    16 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 13 June

  1. NAMCOR defends fuel procurement deal amid public scrutiny

    NAMCOR has defended its coordinated fuel procurement arrangement as commercially beneficial and aligned with national objectives, citing the need to balance affordability, security of supply, and sustainability while rebuilding financial strength after recent difficulties.

    13 June 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 12 June

  1. Namcor backs minister on three-month Vitol fuel supply deal

    Namcor says awarding Vitol a three-month fuel supply contract is "commercially beneficial" and aligned with national objectives, following concerns from parliamentarians and a former managing director that the deal sidelined the state oil company. Namcor cited working capital limitations and previous financial weaknesses requiring N$1.2 billion in government support in April 2024, and additional N$401 million in July and August 2025.

    12 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. NAMCOR appoints Mtundeni Ndafyaalako as acting managing director

    The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has announced that Mtundeni Ndafyaalako, Executive Upstream Development & Production, will serve as Acting Managing Director effective 1 March 2026, pending completion of a recruitment process for a permanent managing director. Ndafyaalako, who joined NAMCOR in 2018 as a geoscientist and brings nearly two decades of oil and gas sector experience, replaces interim MD Maureen Hinda-Mbuende, whose six-month tenure ends 28 February 2026.

    3 March 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 1 February

  1. Namcor faces substandard fuel allegations from Botswana supplier

    Botswana Oil flagged that fuel trucks loaded from Namcor's Walvis Bay terminal in early January failed quality tests for octane rating, raising concerns that substandard fuel may have entered Namibia's retail network and could damage engines. Namcor disputes the allegations, saying the product met specifications at discharge and underwent standard testing procedures.

    1 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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