The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has clarified how Namibia's natural or biological resources should be accessed and used. 

The president of the Namibian Association of Local Authority Officials (NALAO), Moses Matyayi, says local authorities cannot thrive in uncertainty and political pressure.

Matyayi, who was speaking at the association's annual general meeting, stressed the need for accountability and transparency.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for mutual trust and benefit in the oil sector with investors. Dr. Nandi Ndaitwah made the call during the courtesy visit by the Executive Vice President, for Exploration, Strategy and Portfolio for Integrated Gas and Upstream at Shell, Eugene Okpere.

TotalEnergies has indicated that the Venus oil project is expected to commence by mid-year, and is currently in the technical development phase.

The Vice President of TotalEnergies, Mike Sangster, made the announcement when he paid a courtesy visit to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at state house.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been selected for TIME's 2026 TIME100, recognizing the world's 100 most influential people for their impact and innovation.