Namibia and Brazil are set to explore new areas of cooperation, with an emphasis on agriculture and manufacturing, as well as oil and gas.

Namibia Petroleum Operators Association representative Eduardo Rodriguez says Namibia has done a commendable job in terms of attracting investors.

Rodriguez, however, stated production could take up to 15 years after final investment decision is made.

The NAMCOR Board of Directors has appointed the Executive Upstream Development and Production, Mtundeni Ndafyaalako as Acting Managing Director effective from today after the conclusion of the ongoing recruitment process for a substantive Managing Director.

Swapo Party Members of Parliament (MP)s continue to defend the Petroleum Bill, lamenting that the bill is not aimed at centralizing power, but rather at protecting national interest, improving policy coordination, and expediting investment.

The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy has reaffirmed to the National Assembly that decisions related to upstream petroleum activities remain firmly within the Ministry.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has dismissed allegations of her family's involvement in the oil and gas sector.

Managing Director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR), Maureen Hinda-Mbuende, acknowledged that skills gaps exist in the oil sector, citing them as not labour-intensive and often requiring more than one skill.

Namibia is open to learning from Qatar's experience in the development of the oil and gas sectors.

Today, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held talks with Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs, at State House.

The University of Namibia (UNAM) southern campus has celebrated the significant research progress and output of its more than N$130 million Rhino-Halliburton Technology Centre, highlighting its role in driving research excellence. 

Vice President Lucia Witbooi has said poor infrastructure and complex travel logistics remain key barriers to intra-African trade. 

Witbooi addressed a session titled 'Discover Namibia' at the Intra-Africa Trade Fair underway in Algiers City, Algeria.