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Government Gazzette List Update 13/08/09

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13 August 2009 (Diesel)
13 August 2009 (Petrol)


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 13/08/09

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price adjustment at 00h01 on Thursday the 13th August 2009.

During the review period, the average N$/US Dollar Exchange rate appreciated where by the US dollar depreciated against the Namibian dollar for the month of July 2009. With the favorable exchange rate coupled with the decrease in crude oil price from US$ 72 to below US$ 70 per barrel, oil price continued to float between US$ 68 and US$ 70 a barrel. This has contributed to the import parity being positively affected leading to over-recoveries experienced in the local market on both petrol and diesel grades.

The softening of international crude oil prices could be transitory; hence the international crude oil prices are expected to rise modestly over the next few months. This is due to factors amongst others, ongoing geopolitical concerns including the militant attacks against Nigeria’s infrastructure as well as the demand growth of petroleum products from major oil consumption countries such as US and China.

As a result of the import parity fluctuations, the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are high and are to be reduced as follows:

95 Unleaded Petrol - decreased by 22 c/l (retail)
93 Lead Replacement Petrol - decreased by 22 c/l (retail)
Diesel - decreased by 22 c/l (wholesale)

The new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - N$ 6.71 per liter
93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol - N$ 6.79 per liter
Diesel - N$ 6.73 per liter

Pump prices at various selected inland destinations countrywide will also be adjusted accordingly as follows:

Destinations ULP (93) LRP (95) Diesel
Katima Mulilo N$ 6.99 N$ 7.07 N$ 7.02
Rundu N$ 6.99 N$ 7.07 N$ 7.02
Oshakati N$ 6.99 N$ 7.07 N$ 7.01
Windhoek N$ 6.92 N$ 7.00 N$ 6.94
Walvis Bay N$ 6.71 N$ 6.79 N$ 6.73
Gobabis N$ 7.00 N$ 7.08 N$ 7.02
Keetmanshoop N$ 7.08 N$ 7.16 N$ 7.11
Luderitz N$ 7.08 N$ 7.16 N$ 7.03
Noordoewer N$ 7.16 N$ 7.24 N$ 7.19

The ministry will continue to monitor crude oil price and currency markets and should there be an improvement it will be passed on to the consumers.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


Government Gazzette List Update 17/06/09

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15 July 2009 (Diesel)


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 15/07/09

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price increase at 00h01 on Wednesday the 15th July 2009.

The international market has witnessed a significant increase in world crude oil prices to date as crude oil prices maintained a bullish upward trajectory for the past three months setting a new record of above US$ 70 a barrel after a fall to the marks of below US$ 40 a barrel.

The recent increases in the international crude oil prices are driven by expectations of global economic recovery, ongoing geopolitical concerns including the militant attacks against Nigeria’s oil pipeline as well as oil price speculation. These factors have left crude markets vulnerable and have impacted on the import parity in a way that higher margins of under recoveries are being recorded in our local market.

During the month of June 2009, the crude oil price hovered between US$ 70 and US$ 72 a barrel. Compounding the effect of rising crude oil prices, the average Rand/US Dollar exchange rate slightly depreciated from 8.4128 during May 2009 to 8.0881 in June 2009.
The present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are low and are to be adjusted as follows:

93 Octane- LRP - increased by 34 c/l (retail)
95 Octane- ULP - increased by 38c/l (retail)
Diesel - increased by 42c/l (wholesale)

Thus, the new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

93 Octane LRP - N$ 6.93 per liter
95 Octane ULP - N$ 7.01 per liter
Diesel - N$ 6.95 per liter

Pump prices at various selected inland destinations countrywide will also be adjusted accordingly as follows:

Destinations ULP (93) LRP (95) Diesel
Katima Mulilo N$ 7.21 N$ 7.29 N$ 7.24
Rundu N$ 7.21 N$ 7.29 N$ 7.24
Oshakati N$ 7.21 N$ 7.29 N$ 7.23
Windhoek N$ 7.14 N$ 7.22 N$ 7.16
Walvis Bay N$ 6.93 N$ 7.01 N$ 6.95
Gobabis N$ 7.22 N$ 7.30 N$ 7.24
Keetmanshoop N$ 7.32 N$ 7.38 N$ 7.25
Luderitz N$ 7.30 N$ 7.38 N$ 7.25
Noordoewer N$ 7.38 N$ 7.46 N$ 7.41

The ministry will continue to monitor crude oil price and currency markets and should there be an improvement it will be passed on to the consumers.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


Baynes Hydro Power Environmental & Socio-economic Impact Assessment 09/06/09

A website has been setup for the Baynes Hydro Power Environmental & Socioeconomic Impact Assesment.

The purpose of this web-site is to keep stakeholders updated on the Baynes ESIA progress; to allow stakeholders to access information on the ESIA process; and to provide the contact details of the ESIA project management team.

Government Gazzette List Update 17/06/09

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17 June 2009 (Petrol)
17 June 2009 (Diesel)


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 17/06/09

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price increase at 00h01 on Wednesday the 17th June 2009.

International oil prices increased in May, regaining some of the losses from the previous session when crude oil dropped from a 6-month high, as the US dollar depreciated against the Namibian dollar. Oil prices have so far risen by 70% since their recent low point in mid-February 2009.

In May 2009, the crude oil price hovered between US$ 60 and US$ 66 a barrel which means crude oil prices went up significantly worldwide. This has contributed to the import parity being negatively affected leading to the under-recoveries experienced in the local market on the petrol grades. The month of May 2009 has also seen the average US Dollar/Rand exchange rate depreciating. This has slightly cushioned the market from experiencing high under-recoveries which could have led to high increases and undermining of fuel prices in the local market.

This then gives the indication that the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are low and are to be adjusted as follows:

93 Octane- LRP - increased by 19 c/l (retail)
95 Octane- ULP - increased by 19c/l (retail)
Diesel - decreased by 10 c/l (wholesale)

Inclusive in the fuel price increase will be the following adjustments to the following government imposed levy within the fuel price structure:

The MVA Levy to increase by 3 c/l to 27.70.c/l, TransNamib Rail to increase by 5%, Road Safety Secretariat to increase by 1c/l on both petrol and diesel grades respectively while the NEF will increase by 2c/l on Diesel grade only.

Thus, the new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

93 Octane LRP - N$ 6.59 per liter
95 Octane ULP - N$ 6.63 per liter
Diesel - N$ 6.53 per liter

Pump prices at various selected inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly as follows:

Destinations ULP (93) LRP (95) Diesel
Katima Mulilo N$ 6.87 N$ 6.91 N$ 6.82
Rundu N$ 6.87 N$ 6.91 N$ 6.82
Oshakati N$ 6.87 N$ 6.91 N$ 6.81
Windhoek N$ 6.80 N$ 6.84 N$ 6.74
Walvis Bay N$ 6.59 N$ 6.63 N$ 6.53
Gobabis N$ 6.88 N$ 6.92 N$ 6.82
Keetmanshoop N$ 6.96 N$ 7.00 N$ 6.91
Luderitz N$ 6.96 N$ 7.00 N$ 6.83
Noordoewer N$ 7.04 N$ 7.08 N$ 6.99

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


Government Gazzette List Update 16/04/09

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16 April 2009 (Petrol)
16 April 2009 (Diesel)


Government Gazzette List Update 18/03/09

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18 March 2009 (Petrol)
18 March 2009 (Diesel)


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 12/03/09

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce fuel price adjustments at 00h01 on Wednesday the 18th March 2009.

During the month of February 2009, the average exchange rate of the US$/NAD strengthened coupled with stabilization of the crude oil prices from recorded lows of below US$ 40 per barrel. The US Dollar kept going strong against a basket of world currencies throughout the month and this situation confined the pass-through of low crude oil price benefits to end-user prices in local currencies.

Due to world-wide economic turmoil, oil markets are expected to remain weak in the first quarter of 2009 with little growth if any. The value of OPEC’s basket averaged $39/bbl in December, $42/bbl in January, $41/bbl in February, and has started off March 2009 at $42/bbl. This indicates that oil prices have stabilized but at a level that is too low to be acceptable by OPEC. This has then prompted a further production cut prospect with the next OPEC’s meeting on the15th March 2009.

The current slowdown in economic growth, tightening of supplies by OPEC and fears of further demand erosion in crude oil markets has been a recipe for an overall lack of direction over the past 3 months. Namibia’s economy looks vulnerable and consumers are yet to see much benefit from falling oil prices as the Ministry tries to make local fuel prices more responsive to market movements.

Subsequent to the above mentioned movements in the markets, the over-recoveries/ under-recoveries per product on the Basic Fuel Price import parity as landed in Walvis Bay has been reviewed translating into an adjustment of Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - Increased by 40 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - Increased by 40 c/l (retail)
Diesel - decreased by 50 c/l (wholesale)

The new Walvis Bay pump prices will then be:

95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - N$ 6.07 per liter
93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol - N$ 6.03 per liter
Diesel - N$ 6.50 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.
Fuel prices at selected destinations in Namibia will then be as follows:

Destinations ULP (95) LRP (93) Diesel
Gobabis N$ 6.30 N$ 6.34 N$ 6.78
Katima Mulilo N$ 6.30 N$ 6.34 N$ 6.77
Keetmanshoop N$ 6.39 N$ 6.43 N$ 6.86
Lüderitz N$ 6.39 N$ 6.43 N$ 6.79
Noordoewer N$ 6.46 N$ 6.50 N$ 6.93
Opuwo N$ 6.23 N$ 6.27 N$ 6.70
Oshakati N$ 6.29 N$ 6.33 N$ 6.77
Rundu N$ 6.30 N$ 6.34 N$ 6.77
Walvis Bay N$ 6.03 N$ 6.07 N$ 6.50
Windhoek N$ 6.23 N$ 6.27 N$ 6.70

It is the Ministry’s responsibility to keep fuel prices to the absolute minimum not to disrupt the transportation costs and thus the entire imported commodity prices in Namibia; hence Unleaded 95 and Lead Replacement 93 petrol pump prices has been subsidized with 32.273 c/l and 25.490 c/l respectively.


ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


Geoscience InfoRmation in AFrica Workshop  28/01/09

This five-day workshop will be conducted at the Geological Survey of Namibia and will contain keynotes on global and African aspects of geoscience information, lectures on data management, data application and data distribution, presentations about the situation of geoscience information in different African countries, working and discussion groups to developing a strategic plan for Africa’s future in geoscience information and a field trip for all participants. Please download the brochure for more information

A preliminary programme can be found at www.GIRAF2009.org

Government Gazzette List Update 14/01/09

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14 January 2009 (Petrol)
14 January 2009 (Diesel)


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 14/01/09

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price decrease at 00h01 on Wednesday the 14th January 2009.

The increasing likelihood of a global economic downturn continues to dominate market perceptions, putting down pressure on the oil prices. This has led to a decrease in global energy demand and a rapid and substantial reduction in crude oil prices. During the month of December 2008, the market experienced a strengthened average exchange rate of the R /US$ coupled with the sharp decline in crude oil prices from recorded highs to below US$ 40 per barrel. As a result of world-wide economic stagnation, oil markets are expected to remain weak in the first quarter of 2009.

The OPEC emergency meeting that took place in Algeria has agreed to cut its output by more than 2 million barrels a day effect from the 01 January 2009 in an effort to prop up the falling crude oil price. This brings the total reduction in OPEC output to 4.2 million bpd since September 2008.

Due to the aforementioned factors, it is clear that crude oil prices will remain volatile and necessary precaution and due diligence need to be exercised in reviewing fuel prices to avoid a negative effect on the economy.

At present the Ministry of Mines and Energy would like to pass the benefit of over recoveries accrued during December 2008 in the local market to the consumers.

Thus, the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are to be reduced as follows:

 95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - decreased by 70 c/l (retail)
93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - decreased by 70 c/l (retail)

Diesel - decreased by 110 c/l (wholesale)

The new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - N$ 5.67 per liter

93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol - N$ 5.63 per liter

Diesel - N$ 7.00 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly. 

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP

Speech by incoming Chair of the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) - Namibia 07/1/09

Click here to download a speech made by the Permanent Secretary of Mines & Energy,
Mr. J.S. Iita on the 6 November in New Dehli, India.



Government Gazzette List Update 17/12/08

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17 December 2008 (Petrol)
17 December 2008 (Diesel)


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 11/12/08

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price decrease at 00h01 on Wednesday the 17th December 2008.

The current U.S. and global economic downturn has led to a decrease in global energy demand and a rapid and substantial reduction in crude oil prices. During the month of November 2008, the market experienced a strengthened average exchange rate of the R /US$ coupled with the sharp decline in crude oil prices from over US$ 110 to below US$ 50 per barrel. As a result of world-wide economic stagnation, oil markets are expected to remain weak throughout the remainder of 2008.

Despite the falling prices of crude has decimated OPEC's income and member countries seem to be suffering the worst as the demand for crude has slowed down in the face of the global economic down turn. At its meeting in Cairo during November 2008 the cartel was contemplating to announce a cut in output in an effort to prop up the falling crude prices.

Falls in demand in the US, the world's top energy consumer, and other industrialized countries, has helped drive prices down from a record peak of more than $147 a barrel. OPEC, which accounts for 40% of global oil production, cut output by 1.5 million barrels a day last month, but the move failed to stop prices from declining. Combined with weakening non-OPEC supplies and the projected output curtailment, some analyst feels that the oil market could actually tighten moving into 2009.

Due to the aforementioned factors, it is clear that crude oil prices will remain volatile and necessary precaution and due diligence need to be exercised in reviewing fuel prices to avoid a negative effect on the economy.

At present the Ministry of Mines and Energy would like to pass the benefit of over recoveries accrued during November 2008 in the local market to the consumers.

Thus, the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are to be reduced as follows:

95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - decreased by 150 c/l (retail)
93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - decreased by 150 c/l (retail)
Diesel - decreased by 80 c/l (wholesale)

The new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - N$6.37 per liter
93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol - N$6.33 per liter

Diesel - N$ 8.10 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.
 
ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


Government Gazzette List Update 12/11/08

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12 November 2008 (Petrol)
12 November 2008 (Diesel)


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 12/11/08

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price decrease at 00h01 on Wednesday the 12th November 2008.

During the month of October 2008, the market experienced a strengthened average exchange rate of the N$/US$ coupled with the sharp decline in crude oil prices from over US$ 95 to below US$ 62 per barrel.

The current slowdown in economic growth is contributing to the recent decrease in oil demand and the sharp decrease in crude oil prices since July 2008. Nonetheless, oil markets are expected to remain relatively tight because of sluggish production growth.

In the face of the bearish sentiments in the market, OPEC member countries called an emergency meeting on 24 October 2008 in Vienna, Australia to review market conditions and they agreed to cut their total production by 1.5 million barrels per day, in reaction to falling prices and slowing demand.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy would like to pass on the benefit of over recoveries accrued during October 2008 to the consumers.


Thus, the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are to be reduced as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - decreased by 60 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - decreased by 58 c/l (retail)
Diesel - decreased by 45 c/l (wholesale)

The new Walvis Bay pump prices will then be:

95 Octane Unleaded Petrol- N$ 7.83 per liter
93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol- N$ 7.87 per liter
Diesel - N$ 8.90 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


Government Gazzette List Update 17/10/08

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15 October 2008 (Petrol)
15 October 2008 (Diesel)


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 15/10/08

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price decrease at 00h01 on Wednesday the 15th October 2008.

During the month of September 2008, the market experienced a strengthened average exchange rate of the R /US$ coupled with the sharp decline in crude oil prices from over US$ 110 to below US$ 88 per barrel. The price of crude oil dropped below $ 100 a barrel during September 2008 as the result of the slowing economy in United State and planned to halt imports of selected products in September to draw down stocks built up before the Olympics in China bringing the slowdown in world petroleum demand.

Although still near historical highs, the price of crude oil in world markets is down sharply from a record US$147/bbl in early July 2008, primarily due to declining global demand for crude oil because of economic recession in the US and Europe. US crude oil for October 2008 delivery rose 45 cents to $101.37 a barrel on 12 September 2008 as the markets kept a watchful eye on the path of Hurricane Ike that could disrupt refineries and production in the United States for weeks. It lost $1.71 a barrel on the 11th September 2008 after falling to $100.10, its lowest level in 5-month in intra-day trade.

Despite the bearish sentiments in the market, OPEC member countries met during September 2008 to review market conditions and they have decided to increase the crude oil production to 32,9 million bbl during third quarter of 2008, up from 32.3 million bbl in the second quarter of 2008. This anticipated increase in the crude oil production from 32.3 to 32.9 barrels may further translate into a higher rate of stock build-up and reduce crude oil prices in the Market as the market sends out bearish sentiments.

Due to the abovementioned factors, it is clear that crude oil prices will remain volatile and necessary precaution and due diligence need to be exercised in reviewing fuel prices to avoid a negative effect on the economy.

At present the Ministry of Mines and Energy would like to pass the benefit of over recoveries accrued during September 2008 in the local market to the consumers. Thus, the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are to be reduced as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - decreased by 50 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - decreased by 50 c/l (retail)
Diesel - decreased by 95 c/l (wholesale)

The new Walvis Bay pump prices will then be:

95 Octane Unleaded Petrol -N$ 8.45 per liter
93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol -N$ 8.43 per liter
Diesel -N$ 9.35 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


Government Gazzette List Update 17/09/08

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17 September 2008 (Petrol)
17 September 2008 (Diesel)


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 17/09/08

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price decrease at 00h01 on Wednesday the 17th September 2008.

During the month of August 2008,the market experienced a strengthened average exchange rate of the R /US$ coupled with the sharp decline in crude oil prices from over US$ 130 to below US$ 110 per barrel. Crude prices dropped to a 5-month low of US$105.46/bbl before closing a little under US$110/bbl on indications of little disruption by Hurricane Gustav to oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico and along the US Gulf Coast. However, oil prices continue to slide as the market regains its composure in the wake of Hurricane Gustav.

Although still near historical highs, the price of crude oil in world markets is down sharply from a record US$147/bbl in early July 2008, primarily due to declining global demand for crude because of economic weakness in the US and Europe.

The much dreaded Hurricane Gustav has failed to inflict much damage on the oil facilities in the Gulf Coast earlier this week but it had managed to take more refining capacity offline than production and this will translate in a higher rate of stock build-up culminating into reduced crude oil prices in the markets.

Reasoning based on the abovementioned factors, it is apparent that crude oil prices will remain volatile and necessary precaution and due diligence need to be exercised in reviewing fuel prices to avoid a negative effect on the economy.
At present the Ministry of Mines and Energy would like to pass the benefit of over recoveries accrued during August 2008 in the local market to the consumers. Thus, the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are to be reduced as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - decreased by 50 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - decreased by 50 c/l (retail)
Diesel - decreased by 80 c/l (wholesale)

The new Walvis Bay pump prices will then be:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol N$ 8.93 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol N$ 8.95 per liter
Diesel N$ 10.30 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


Government Gazzette List Update 13/08/08

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13 August 2008 (Petrol)
13 August 2008 (Diesel)


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 12/08/08

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price decrease at 00h01 on Wednesday the 13th August 2008.

During the month of July 2008, the market experienced a strengthened average exchange rate of the R / US$ coupled with the sharp decline in crude oil prices from over US$ 130 to below US$ 124 per barrel. Oil prices have also fallen to a six week low as US energy demand fell and a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico appeared to be missing oil facilities. Petrol consumption in the US is 2.2% below levels due to the ongoing distress of the American economy. The aforementioned factors suppressed the demand, resulting in stock accumulation and reduces crude prices in the market.

Reasoning based on the abovementioned factors, it is apparent that crude oil prices will remain volatile and necessary precaution and due diligence need to be exercised in reviewing fuel prices to avoid a negative effect on the economy and the purchasing power of the consumers during periods of heavy price shocks.

At present the Ministry of Mines and Energy would like to pass the benefit of over recoveries accrued during July 2008 in the local market to the consumers to ease the burden imposed on them. Thus, the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are to be reduced as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - decreased by 30 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - decreased by 30 c/l (retail)
Diesel - decreased by 20 c/l (wholesale)

The new Walvis Bay pump prices will then be:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol N$ 9.43 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol N$ 9.45 per liter
Diesel N$ 11.10 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


Government Gazzette List Update 08/07/08

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8 July 2008 (Petrol)
8 July 2008 (Diesel)


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 08/07/08

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price increase at 00h01 on Tuesday the 08th July 2008.

The international market has witnessed a significant increase in world oil prices to date as oil prices maintained its bullish upward trajectory for the past six months setting a new record of above US$142 a barrel.

The average Rand /US Dollar exchange rate continued to depreciated thus affecting the unit under recovery negatively which then led to continuous under recoveries being experienced in the local market.
During the month of June, the international crude oil prices hovered around US$ 143 a barrel which means crude oil prices continue to surge and supply remain tight worldwide. This situation of surging crude oil prices has rendered the crude oil markets to remain tight and bullish making it more difficult for non-oil producing countries and their economies.

In the Namibian case the situation contributed to the import parity being negatively affected leading to high under-recoveries experienced in the local market which necessitates the upward adjustment of fuel prices.
The aforementioned under -recoveries experienced on the fuel prices as at the end of June 2008 will impact heavily on the cumulative slate account, consequently putting the National Energy Fund under immense pressure to compensate the under recoveries while subsidizing the fuel transportation to the far remote areas. At this juncture the National Energy Fund is overwhelmed with a huge balance to settle as result of high under-recoveries experienced in the past months. To accommodate related increased cost, the Namibian pump prices needs to be adjusted with the under- recovered margin and that translates into consumers bearing the full burden.

This gives the indication that the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are low and are to be adjusted as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - increased by 75 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - increased by 75 c/l (retail)
Diesel - increased by 66 c/l (wholesale)

Thus, the new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol - N$ 9.73 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - N$ 9.75 per liter
Diesel - N$ 11.30 per liter

Fuel prices as at the selected destinations in Namibia will then be as follows:

Destinations ULP (95) LRP (93) Diesel
Katima Mulilo N$ 10.02 N$ 10.00 N$ 11.57
Rundu N$ 10.02 N$ 10.00 N$ 11.57
Oshakati N$ 10.01 N$ 9.99 N$ 11.57
Windhoek N$ 9.95 N$ 9.93 N$ 11.50
Walvis Bay N$ 9.75 N$ 9.73 N$ 11.30
Gobabis N$ 10.02 N$ 10.00 N$ 11.58
Keetmanshoop N$ 10.11 N$ 10.09 N$ 11.66
Lüderitz N$ 10.11 N$ 10.09 N$ 11.59
Noordoewer N$ 10.18 N$ 10.16 N$ 11.73
Tweeriviere N$ 10.29 N$10.27 N$ 11.84

The Ministry has taken note of the fact that issues related to fuel price increases are very sensitive to the wider public and can cause unnecessary volatility in the economy, however, it is a fact that Namibia neither produces nor refines oil of its own therefore this places us at the mercy of oil producing countries as we have no influence on fuel prices.

It should be emphasized that although the Ministry endeavors to keep fuel prices to the bare minimum as it has such a huge impact on the economy of the country it will harmonize fuel prices with neighboring states to be fair in respect of pricing mechanisms used. However, in a politically volatile world and with little surplus capacity left, Namibian consumers are forewarned that they will have to anticipate for difficult times ahead and dig deeper in their pockets as the international crude prices continue to soar culminating in oil price shocks worldwide.


ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


Government Gazzette List Update 20/06/08

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) invites Consulting Firms, Consultant Consortiums and Individual Consultants to provide legal and technical advice, review, finalize the Draft Minerals Bill and draft all relevant regulations.

a) The Consulting Team must have relevant legal background or legal drafting experience together with a technical background in mining and or mineral exploration.
(b) It is therefore recommended that the consulting team should consist of a minimum of two (2) persons; one (1) with a relevant legal background and one (1) with relevant mining/exploration experience. It is further recommended that in order to maximize efficiency, the consulting team should not exceed three persons.

The detailed TOR and other further information will be forwarded only to those selected Firms and Consultants.

Expression of interest can be posted or hand delivered to the Directorate of Mines at the address below on or before 11 July 2008, 17:00. No faxes will be considered.

Att: Mr. Erasmus Shivolo
Director of Mines
Private bag 13297
Windhoek
NAMIBIA

Only selected Firms, Consortiums and Individual Consultants will be contacted and submitted documents will not be returned for unsuccessful submissions.

Preference will be given to submissions with local content and with regards to Affirmative Action.For Further information, kindly direct your queries to:

1) Mr EI Shivolo, Tel: 061-284 8301

2) Ms H. Itamba, Tel: 061-284 8162


Government Gazzette List Update 09/06/08

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9 June 2008 (Petrol)
9 June 2008 (Diesel)


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 09/06/08

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price increase at 00h01 on Monday the 09th June 2008.

The average Rand /Us Dollar exchange rate continued to depreciate thus affecting the unit over / under recovery negatively which then led to continuous under recoveries being experienced in the local market.

During the month of May, the international crude oil prices hovered around US$ 131 a barrel which means crude oil prices continue to surge and supply remain tight worldwide. This situation of surging of crude oil prices and the appreciation of the US$ currency has rendered the crude oil markets to remain tight and bullish making more difficult for non-oil producing countries and their economies.

In a Namibian case the situation contributed to the import parity being negatively affected leading to the under-recoveries experienced in the local market which necessitate the upward adjustment of fuel prices. The aforementioned under -recoveries experienced on the fuel prices as at the end of May 2008 will impact heavily on the cumulative slate account, consequently putting the National Energy Fund under immense pressure to compensate the under recoveries while subsidizing the fuel transportation to the far remote areas. Efforts were made for the past months not to pass the whole burden to the consumers, thus a certain portion of the increasing under recoveries were carried by the National Energy Fund. Currently the National Energy Fund is not in the position to cushion increasing fuel prices therefore the fuel prices have to be adjusted with the full margin of the under recoveries to accommodate related increased cost and that translate into consumers bearing the full cost burden.

This gives the indication that the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are low and are to be adjusted as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - increased by 50 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - increased by 50 c/l (retail)
Diesel - increased by 80 c/l (wholesale)

Thus, the new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol - N$ 8.98 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - N$ 9.00 per liter
Diesel - N$ 10.64 per liter

Fuel prices as at the selected destinations in Namibia will then be as follows:

Destinations LRP (93) ULP (95) Diesel
Katima Mulilo N$ 9.27 N$ 9.25 N$ 10.91
Rundu N$ 9.27 N$ 9.25 N$ 10.91
Oshakati N$ 9.27 N$ 9.25 N$ 10.91
Windhoek N$ 9.20 N$ 9.18 N$ 10.84
Walvis Bay N$ 9.00 N$ 8.98 N$ 10.64
Gobabis N$ 9.24 N$ 9.24 N$ 10.92
Keetmanshoop N$ 9.36 N$ 9.34 N$ 11.00
Lüderitz N$ 9.36 N$ 9.34 N$ 10.93
Noordoewer N$ 9.43 N$ 9.41 N$ 10.07
Tweeriviere N$ 9.54 N$9.52 N$ 11.18

The Ministry has taken note of the fact that issues related to fuel price increase are very sensitive to the wider public and can cause unnecessary volatility in the economy; however, it is a fact that Namibia is a price taker.

The fact that Namibia imports most of her fuel products from South Africa made it more imperative to compare the fuel prices between the two countries as being depicted in the Table 1 below.

TABLE1. COMPARISON OF FUEL PUMP PRICES BETWEEN NAMIBIA (WINDHOEK) AND SOUTH AFRICA (GAUTENG) May 2008

Product Namibia South Africa
% Difference in R or N$
% Difference
95 ULP N$ 9.20 R 9.96 0.76 cents 8 %
93 LRP N$ 9.18 R 9.83 0.65 cents 7 %
Diesel N$ 10.84 R 10.80 -0.04 cents -0.4%

It is evident that for the month of June 2008, Unleaded Petrol and Lead Replacement Petrol will be more than 60 cents cheaper in Namibia compared to South Africa, while the Diesel price will be 4 cents higher in Namibia.

It should be emphasized that although the Ministry endeavors to keep fuel prices to the bare minimum as it has such a huge impact on the economy of the country it will harmonize fuel prices with neighboring states to be fair in respect of pricing mechanisms used. However, in a politically volatile world and with little surplus capacity left, Namibian consumers are forewarned that they will have to anticipate difficult times ahead and dig deeper into their pockets as the international crude prices continue to soar.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


Government Gazzette List Update 14/05/08

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15 May 2008 (Petrol)
15 May 2008 (Diesel)


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 14/05/08

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price increase at 00h01 on Thursday the 15th May 2008.

Since the beginning of this year, the average Rand /US$ Dollar exchange rate continued to depreciate thus affecting the unit over /under-recovery negatively which then lead to continuous under recoveries being experienced in the local market.

During April 2008, the international crude oil prices hovered around US$ 120 a barrel which means crude oil prices continue to surge and supply remain tight worldwide. Oil prices continued climbing to record highs in a bullish market that has managed to move up strongly even on days of negative inputs such as a strengthening US$ Dollar. Despite that, ongoing geopolitical concerns coupled with supply problems in Nigeria and UK, as well as strong oil demand growth in developed countries left crude markets vulnerable and highly volatile. These factors have impacted the import parity in a way that higher margins of under-recoveries have been recorded in the local market.

The aforementioned under -recoveries experienced on the fuel prices at the end of April 2008 will impact heavily on the cumulative slate account, consequently putting the National Energy Fund under immense pressure to compensate the under-recoveries while subsidizing the fuel transportation to the far remote areas. Efforts were made for the past couple of months not to pass on the whole burden to the consumers, thus a certain portion of the under recoveries were carried by the National Energy Fund. Currently the National Energy Fund is not in the position to cushion increasing fuel prices therefore the fuel prices have to be adjusted with the full margin of the under-recoveries to accommodate related cost increases and consumers will have to bear the full cost.

Therefore, the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are low and are to be adjusted as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - increased by 44 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - increased by 44 c/l (retail)
Diesel - increased by 80 c/l (wholesale)

Thus, the new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol - N$ 8.48 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - N$ 8.50 per liter
Diesel - N$ 9.84 per liter

Fuel prices at selected destinations in Namibia will then be as follows:

Table: 1

Destinations LRP (95) ULP (93) Diesel
Katima Mulilo N$ 8.77 N$ 8.75 N$ 10.11
Rundu N$ 8.77 N$ 8.75 N$ 10.11
Oshakati N$ 8.76 N$ 8.74 N$ 10.11
Windhoek N$ 8.70 N$ 8.68 N$ 10.04
Walvis Bay N$ 8.50 N$ 8.48 N$ 9.84
Gobabis N$ 8.77 N$ 8.75 N$ 10.12
Keetmanshoop N$ 8.86 N$ 8.84 N$ 10.20
Lüderitz N$ 8.86 N$ 8.84 N$ 10.13
Noordoewer N$ 8.93 N$ 8.91 N$ 10.27
Tweeriviere N$ 9.04 N$9.02 N$ 10.38

The Ministry has taken note of the fact that issues related to fuel price increases are very sensitive to the wider public and can cause unnecessary volatility in the economy, however, it is a fact that Namibia neither produces nor refines oil of its own therefore this places us at the mercy of oil producing countries as we have no influence on fuel prices.

The fact that Namibia imports most of her fuel products from South Africa makes it more imperative to compare fuel prices between the two countries as depicted in Table 2 below.

TABLE: 2 COMPARISONS OF FUEL PUMP PRICES BETWEEN NAMIBIA (WINDHOEK) AND SOUTH AFRICA (GAUTENG) May 2008

Product Namibia South Africa
% Difference in R or N$
% Difference
95 ULP N$ 8.70 R 9.46 0.76 cents 8 %
93 LRP N$ 8.68 R 9.33 0.65 cents 7 %
Diesel N$ 10.04 R 10.09 0.05 cents 0.5%

It is evident that for the month of May 2008, Unleaded Petrol 95 and Lead Replacement Petrol 93 will be more than 60 cpl cheaper in Namibia compared to South Africa, while Diesel will be 5 cpl cheaper in Namibia.

It should be emphasized that although the Ministry endeavors to keep fuel prices to the bare minimum as it has such a huge impact on the economy of the country it will harmonize fuel prices with neighboring states to be fair in respect of pricing mechanisms used. However, in a politically volatile world and with little surplus capacity left, Namibian consumers are forewarned that they may have to anticipate difficult times ahead and dig deeper in their pockets as the international crude prices continue to soar.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


Government Gazzette List Update 21/04/08

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14 April 2008 (Petrol)
14 April 2008 (Diesel)


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 09/04/08

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price increase at 00h01 on Monday the 14th April 2008.

The international crude oil price continued to rise as the US dollar strengthened against the Rand causing the average Rand /Us Dollar exchange rate to depreciate thus affecting the unit over /under recovery negatively.

During March 2008, the crude oil prices hovered between US$ 105 and 107 a barrel driven by expectations of continued strength in global demand especially from major oil consumption countries such as India, USA and China and ongoing geopolitical concerns including the militant attacks against Nigeria’s oil infrastructure. These factors have impacted the import parity in a way that a higher margin of under-recoveries has been recorded in the local market.

The aforementioned under-recoveries experienced on the fuel prices at the end of March 2008 may also affect the cumulative slate balance negatively if fuel prices are not increased to accommodate related increased costs. This, on the other hand will also negatively affect the dealers and importers of petroleum products in Namibia if these cost increases are not included in local prices.

This gives the indication that the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are low and are to be adjusted as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - increased by 50 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - increased by 50 c/l (retail)
Diesel - increased by 100 c/l (wholesale)


Thus, the new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol - N$ 8.04 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - N$ 8.06 per liter
Diesel - N$ 9.04 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.

The fact that Namibia imports most of her fuel products from South Africa made it more imperative to compare the fuel prices between the two countries as depicted in the Tabel.1 below

TABLE 1 COMPARISON OF FUEL PUMP PRICES BETWEEN NAMIBIA AND SOUTH AFRICA APRIL 2008

Product Namibia South Africa
% Difference in R or N$
% Difference
95 Unleaded Petrol N$ 8.26 R 8.91 0.67 cents 7.5 %
Diesel N$ 9.24 R9.38 0.14 cents 1.5%

It is evident that for the month of April 2008, unleaded petrol and diesel will be 7.5% and 1.5% higher in South Africa than in Namibia. The Namibian consumers are reaping the benefits of lower prices of unleaded petrol and diesel in the Namibian fuel market compared to the South African consumers.

It should be highly emphasized that although the Ministry endeavors to keep fuel prices to the bare minimum as it has such a huge impact on the economy of the country, it will harmonize fuel prices with neighboring states to be fair in respect of pricing mechanisms used. In a politically volatile world, Namibian consumers are forewarned that they will have to prepare for the unanticipated changes due to volatility in oil prices in the global market.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


Public Invitation - "Nuclear Energy for Socio-Economic Development" 26/03/08

Professor Monish Gunawardana will be presenting his public lecture to the Hon. Minister of Mines & Energy Erkki Nghimtina on Nuclear Energy/Power and the public at large including the media on:-

Date: 03 April 2008
Venue: Min. of Mines & Energy Auditorium
Time: 10h00-13h00
Cost: Free of Charge

Prof. Gunawardana is the Dean of HIV/Aids Faculty and Advisor to the University of Namibia and served as the founding Dean of HIV/AIDS since 2000.

He has written several articles on Nuclear and Renewable Energy.

Prof. Gunawardana conducted several research which includes Growth Economics, Information Technology amongst others.


Government Gazzette List Update 14/03/08

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17 March 2008 (Petrol)
17 March 2008 (Diesel)


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 14/03/08

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price increase at 00h01 on Monday the 17th March 2008.

Oil prices continue to climb as the US dollar strengthened against the Rand causing the average Rand /Us Dollar exchange rate to depreciate thus affecting the unit over /under recovery negatively.

Since the beginning of February 2008, the crude oil price gained about $20/bbl, driven by expectations of continued strength in global demand, geopolitical tension in Nigeria and Venezuela. To dated in March, price have surged again to record-breaking levels [in excess] of $ 108/bbl. These factors have impacted the import parity in a way that a higher margin of under-recoveries has been recorded in the local market.

The aforementioned under-recoveries experienced on the fuel prices at the end of February 2008 may also affect the cumulative slate balance negatively if fuel prices are not increased to accommodate related increased costs. This, on the other hand will also negatively affect the dealers and importers of petroleum products as they are forced to buy at an expensive price and resell at a lower price in the local market.

This gives the indication that the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are low and are to be adjusted as follows:


93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - increased by 37 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - increased by 37 c/l (retail)
Diesel - increased by 57c/l (wholesale)

TransNamib has increased the rail and road tariffs for bulk fuel transportation with the maximum increase amounting to 7 c/l in transportation cost. Vehicle mass distance charges have also been introduced to most of the destinations around the country with very few destinations’ transport cost increases ranging from 3-7 c/l.

Thus, the new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol - N$ 7.54 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - N$ 7.56 per liter
Diesel - N$ 8.04 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.

The fact that Namibia imports 50% of her fuel products from South Africa made it more imperative to compare the fuel prices between the two countries as being depicted in the Tabel.1 below

TABLE 1 COMPARISON OF FUEL PUMP PRICES BETWEEN NAMIBIA AND SOUTH AFRICA MARCH 2008

Product Namibia South Africa
% Difference in R or N$
% Difference
95 Unleaded Petrol N$ 7.76 R 8.25 0.49 cents 5.9%
Diesel N$ 8.24 R8.10 -0.14 cents -1.7%

The above comparison indicates that for the month of March 2008, unleaded petrol will be 5.9%, cheaper in Namibia than in South Africa while Diesel will be 1.7% higher in Namibia than in South Africa .The Namibian consumers are reaping the benefits of lower unleaded petrol prices compared to the South African consumers.

It should be highly emphasized that although the Ministry endeavors to keep fuel prices to the bare minimum as it has such a huge impact on the economy of the country it will harmonize fuel prices with neighboring states to be fair in respect of pricing mechanisms used. In a politically volatile world, Namibian consumers are forewarned that they will have to prepare for the unanticipated changes due to volatility in oil prices in the global market.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER

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17 March 2008 (Petrol)
17 March 2008 (Diesel)


Fee Schedule now avalable online  15/02/08

The Directorate of Mines has made the Fee Schedule available online. It can be accessed on the forms page of the Directorate of Mines web section.


Government Gazzette List Update 12/02/08

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Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 12/02/08

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price increase at 00h01 on Friday the 15th February 2008.

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price increase at 00h01 on Friday the 15th February 2008.

During the month of January through to February 2008, the average Namibia Dollar to US Dollar exchange rate weakened whereby the US Dollar strengthened against the Namibian Dollar for the month of February 2008.

The period of December 2007 through to February 2008 saw the crude oil markets being overwhelmed by surging crude prices escalating to 98-100 US$ per barrel. This situation of surging crude oil prices and the appreciation of the US$ currency has rendered the crude markets to remain more tight and bullish making it more difficult for non-oil producing countries and their economies. In a Namibian case this situation contributed to the import parity being negatively affected leading to the under recoveries experienced in the local market which necessitates the upward adjustment of fuel prices.
Petroleum products prices are being driven by volatile exchange rates, production and market sentiment as well as geopolitical factors all of which render crude markets vulnerable to surging oil prices. These factors have impacted on our import parity in a way that under recovery margins recorded in our local market. The aforementioned under recoveries experienced on the fuel prices as at the end of January 2008 have affected the cumulative slate negatively and this calls for fuel prices to be adjusted to accommodate related increased costs which may spiral out of control if left unadjusted.

This led to the situation where the present pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are low compared to the import parity prices and are to be adjusted as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol -increased by 22 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol -increased by 22 c/l (retail)
Diesel -increased by 32 c/l (wholesale)

Thus, the new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol - N$ 7.23 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - N$ 7.25 per liter
Diesel - N$ 7.54 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.

The Ministry would like to sensitize the consumer that with the US$ currency appreciating, Namibia as a non oil producing country will be faced with an enormous hurdle in terms of rising fuel prices and other commodities as a result. Thus, it is imperative to forewarn the consumers to economize and brace themselves for the unforeseeable difficult times ahead.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 23/07/07

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price increase at 00h01 on Monday the 23rd July 2007.

During the month of June through to the beginning of July 2007, the crude oil market has been besieged by surging crude prices escalating to 78-80 U$ per barrel. This situation of surging crude oil prices has rendered the crude markets to remain more tight and bullish making it more difficult for non oil producing countries and their economies. In a Namibia case this situation has contributed to the import parity being negatively affected leading to the under recoveries experienced in the local market which necessitates for upward adjustment of fuel prices.

It is also worth noting that the recent increase in the petroleum products are being driven by strong oil demand growth in the worldwide as well as increased speculation in the futures market including the loss of Nigerian production of crude oil. This has left crude markets vulnerable to surging prices. These factors are impacting on the import parity in a way that higher margins of under/over recoveries are being recorded in our local market.

The aforementioned under/over -recoveries experienced on the fuel prices as at the end of June 2007 though not so extremely high are affecting the cumulative slate negatively and if fuel prices are not increased to accommodate related increased costs, the situation may spiral out of control.

This gives the indication that the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are low and are to be adjusted as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol -increased by 27 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol -increased by 27c/l (retail)
Diesel -increased by 32 c/l (wholesale)

Inclusive in the fuel price increase will be the following adjustments to the following government imposed levy within the fuel price structure:

The MVA Levy to increase by 2 c/l to 20c/l

Thus, the new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol - N$ 6.89 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - N$ 6.91 per liter
Diesel - N$ 6.70 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 22/03/07

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price decrease at 00h01 on Tuesday the 27th March 2007.

During the period of January through to February 2007, the average Namibia Dollar to US Dollar exchange rate weakened slightly whereby the US Dollar strengthened against the Namibian Dollar for the month of February 2007.

Despite the weakened average exchange rate coupled with rebounding crude oil prices from the record lows, oil prices continued to hover between US$ 60 and US$ 62 a barrel. This has affected the Namibian unit over recovery positively, which then further stabilized fuel prices in the local market.

The current pattern of increasing demand for petroleum products, combined with decreasing crude oil prices, has led to an unsustainable level of profitability for refineries, and if demand holds, should lead to an increase in crude prices in the near future. Thus, it is worth noting that the favorable average exchange rate and the softening of international crude prices could be short-lived as international crude oil prices kept bouncing up and down due to expectations in the market over the geopolitical tension between USA and Iran. Expectations are mounting that Iran one of the major producers of crude oil, may curtail its output any time soon in retaliation for the sanctions imposed as a result of its defiance to halt the nuclear enrichment program.

Reasoning based on the abovementioned factors, it is apparent that crude oil prices will remain volatile and necessary precaution and due diligence need to be exercised in reviewing fuel prices to avoid a negative effect to the economy and the purchasing power of the consumers during periods of heavy price shocks.

At present the Ministry of Mines and Energy would like to pass the benefit of over recoveries accrued during February 2007 in the local market onto the consumers to ease the burden imposed on them. Thus, the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are to be reduced as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - decreased by 14 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - decreased by 14 c/l (retail)
Diesel - decreased by 6 c/l (wholesale)

The new Walvis Bay pump prices will then be:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol N$ 5.66 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol N$ 5.68 per liter
Diesel N$ 5.90 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.

JOSEPH S. IITA
PREMANENT SECRETARY


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Current Licenses Update 01/03/07

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International Seminar on MINING INVESTMENT POLICY FOR BASE METALS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA to be held in WINDHOEK, 3 – 7 JUNE 2007
15/02/07

A forum between governments and industry to encourage investment in mining in Southern Africa, to improve transparency, to assess the current state of the industry and to try and agree on a common vision for its future. It is anticipated that senior government representatives from the following nine Southern African countries will participate:

Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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Signing of a new five-year diamond deal between Government and De Beers 30/01/07

The signing of a new five-year diamond deal between Government and De Beers Diamond Group, will take place on January 30 2007 in Windhoek.



Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel
19/01/07

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce the fuel price decrease at 00h01 on Friday the 19th January 2006.

The changes in crude oil prices and fluctuations in the value of the US Dollar against other major currencies play a very important role in determining the fuel price at the pump.

During the month of December 2006,despite the weakened average exchange rate of the
R /U$ coupled with the sharp decline in crude oil prices from over US$ 78 to below US$ 60 per barrel, oil prices continued to float between US$ 54 and US$ 62 a barrel. This has affected the Namibian unit over recovery positively, which then further led to stabilizing fuel prices in the local market. Reasoning based on the abovementioned factors, it is apparent that crude oil prices will remain volatile and any little imbalance can result in large swings in crude prices.

The recent decreases in the international crude oil prices have slightly improved the negative cumulative slate under-recovery which has been prevailing in the market for the last two years. Thus, at present the Ministry of Mines and Energy would like to pass on to the consumers the benefit of over recoveries accrued in the local market during December 2006 to ease the burden imposed them. The present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are to be reduced as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - decreased by 22 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - decreased by 22 c/l (retail)
Diesel - decreased by 12 c/l (wholesale)

*Take note that TransNamib has increased the rail and road tariffs for bulk fuel transportation with 8% amounting to 2 c/l increase in transportation cost in most of the localities around the country with very few localities’ transport cost ranging from 3-4 c/l. In effect from the present fuel price decrease, the motorist will obtain a 20 c/l and 10 c/l benefit on both petrol grades and diesel respectively

Thus, the new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol - N$ 5.80 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - N$ 5.82 per liter
Diesel - N$ 5.96 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER



List of pending mineral licence applications and granted mineral licences as on
15/01/2007

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09/01/2007

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Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 14/12/06

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce the fuel price decrease at 00h01 on Thursday the 14th December 2006.

During the period of November 2006, the average Namibia Dollar to US Dollar exchange rate weakened slightly whereby the US Dollar has strengthened against the Namibian Dollar for the month of September through to November 2006.

Despite the weakened average exchange rate coupled with the sharp decline in crude oil prices from over US$ 78 to below US$ 60 per barrel, oil prices continue to float between US$ 57 and US$ 62 a barrel. This has affected the Namibian unit over recovery positively, which then further led to stabilizing fuel prices in the local market.

However, it is worth noting that the favorable average exchange rate and the softening of international crude prices could be short-lived as international crude oil prices rose slightly in December 2006 after an announcement that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries apparently has reduced oil production by 800,000 b/d. An endorsement of a counter-seasonal proposal to reduce production from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) with effect from the 1st November 2006 did not materialize but OPEC member countries are envisaging to come up with an agreement to make a second production cut when OPEC ministers meet on the 14th December 2006 in Nigeria. OPEC cartel appear to be determined to defend and maintain oil prices above $60/bbl as they have agreed to curtail their crude output to reduce stock build up in a bid to prevent further decreases in crude oil prices and a weakened demand brought about by persistent high crude prices in the previous and current quarters (Q3 and Q4) of 2006.

Reasoning based on the abovementioned factors, it is apparent that crude oil prices will remain volatile and any little imbalance can result in large swings in crude prices. It is also worthwhile to wait and analyze what will happen after the OPEC ministers meeting on 14th December 2006 in Nigeria. Such moves might push up crude prices to the margins of US$ 70 per barrel.

At present the Ministry of Mines and Energy would like to pass the benefit of over recoveries accrued during November 2006 in the local market onto the consumer to ease the burden imposed on them. Thus, the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are to be reduced as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - decreased by 30 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - decreased by 30 c/l (retail)
Diesel - decreased by 25c/l (wholesale)

Inclusive in the fuel price decreases will be the following adjustments to various elements within the fuel price structure: -
The Fuel Levy to increase by 2 c/l
The RFA Levy to increase by 6 c/l
The MVA Levy to increase by 4 c/l
The Dealer Margin to increase by 4 c/l

* Take note that the fuel pump price had been effectively reduced with 14 c/l and 9 c/l on both petrol grades and diesel respectively

The new Walvis Bay pump prices will then be:

93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol N$ 6.02 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol N$ 6.04 per liter
Diesel N$ 6.08 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 07/11/06

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce that fuel price for November 2006 will remain unchanged.

During the period of October 2006, the average Namibia Dollar to US Dollar exchange rate weakened slightly whereby the US Dollar has strengthened against the Namibian Dollar for the month of September through to October 2006.

Despite the weakened average exchange rate coupled with the sharp decline in crude oil prices from over US$ 78 to below US$ 60 per barrel, oil prices continue to float between US$ 57 and US$ 62 a barrel. This has affected the Namibian unit over recovery positively, which then further led to stabilizing fuel prices in the local market.

However, it is worth noting that the favorable average exchange rate and the softening of international crude prices could be short-lived as international crude oil prices rose slightly in October 2006 after an endorsement of a counter-seasonal proposal to reduce production from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). OPEC member countries have agreed to curtail their crude output by 1.2 million barrels per day to reduce stock build up in a bid to prevent further decreases in crude oil prices and a weakened demand brought about by persistent high crude prices in the previous and current quarters (Q3 and Q4) of 2006.

Reasoning based on the abovementioned factors, it is apparent that crude oil prices will remain volatile and any little imbalance can result in large swings in crude prices. At present the Ministry of Mines and Energy will keep fuel prices at current levels despite the over- recovery realized in the local market. It is also worthwhile to wait and analyze what will happen after the OPEC call to curtail crude supply which might push up crude prices to the margins of US$ 70 per barrel.

The present Walvis Bay fuel pump price as well as other destinations countrywide fuel pump prices for controlled petroleum products, petrol and diesel will therefore remain as announced on 18th October 2006. Walvis Bay fuel pump prices will be as follows:

93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol N$ 6.16 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol N$ 6.18 per liter
Diesel N$ 6.17 per liter

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER



Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel
16/08/2006

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price increase to come into effect at 00h01 on Friday the 18th August 2006.

The international crude oil price reached a record high which is between US$ 75 and 78 per barrel since violence escalated in the Middle East. The Namibian fuel pump price increase is necessitated by Namibian Dollar depreciation against the US Dollar, increases in the international crude oil price and the under-recovery experienced in the local market.

It is worth noting that, at present the world is faced by a demand-driven, supply-constrained system in the fuel market. The crude oil prices are being determined and driven by expectations of continuing economic growth driving the demand for fuels (in China) coupled with fears of future supply disruption due to geo-politics (Middle East) or natural disasters (hurricanes in the USA) in an environment of low surplus capacity.

These factors led to the situation where the Namibian consumers were paying (82.871), (81,778), and (92,755) cents less for a liter of unleaded petrol, lead replacement petrol and diesel respectively as of 1st – 23rd July 2006 and after the increase on the 24th July 2006 (47.871), (46.778) and (57.755) cents respectively. Thus, it necessitates an increase in fuel prices again in order to correct the shortfall.

The present Walvis Bay fuel pump price for controlled petroleum products, petrol and diesel will therefore be changed as follows:

Lead Replacement Petrol (LRP) 93 is increasing by 50 c / l (retail)
Unleaded Petrol 95 is increasing by 50 c / l (retail)
Diesel is increasing by 50 c / l (wholesale)

The new Walvis Bay pump price will be:

Lead Replacement Petrol 93 – N$ 6.42 per liter
Unleaded Petrol 95 - N$ 6.44 per liter
Diesel - N$ 6.50 per liter

The fuel prices at selected destinations in Namibia will then be as follows:

Destinations LRP (93) ULP (95) Diesel
Katima Mulilo N$ 6.66 N$ 6.68 N$ 6.74
Rundu N$ 6.66 N$ 6.68 N$ 6.74
Oshakati N$ 6.65 N$ 6.67 N$ 6.73
Windhoek N$ 6.59 N$ 6.61 N$ 6.68
Walvis Bay N$ 6.44 N$ 6.42 N$ 6.50
Gobabis N$ 6.66 N$ 6.68 N$ 6.75
Keetmanshoop N$ 6.73 N$ 6.75 N$ 6.82
Luderitz N$ 6.73 N$ 6.75 N$ 6.76
Noordoewer N$ 6.80 N$ 6.82 N$ 6.88


The Ministry has taken note of the fact that issues related to fuel price increase are very sensitive to the wider public and can cause unnecessary volatility in the economy, however, it is a fact that Namibia neither produces nor refines oil of its own therefore this places us at the mercy of oil producing countries as we have no influences on fuel prices whatsoever.

As Namibia imports most of her fuel requirements from South Africa, it will be a good practice to compare fuel prices between the two countries as depicted below in Table 1:

Table 1

Comparison of Fuel Pump Prices between Namibia (Windhoek) and South Africa (Gauteng), August 2006

Product Namibia South Africa % Difference
95 Unleaded Petrol N$ 6.61 R 7.04 6%
93 LRP N$ 6.59 R 6.79 2.9%
Diesel N$ 6.68 R 6.54 -2%

It is evident that for the month of July 2006 only, unleaded petrol and lead replacement petrol were 6% and 2.9% higher respectively in South Africa than in Namibia, which makes the Namibian consumer better off than the southern neighbour.

It therefore means that the Ministry of Mines and Energy as the custodian of setting fuel prices in Namibia has the responsibility to cope with all the international crude oil changes, the Namibia Dollar / US Dollar exchange rate fluctuations and also pressures for internal increases on fuel price elements.

It should be emphasized that although the Ministry endeavors to keep fuel prices to the bare minimum as it has such a huge impact on the economy of the country it will harmonize fuel prices with neighbouring states to be fair in respect of pricing mechanisms used. In a politically volatile world and with little surplus capacity left, Namibian consumers are forewarned that they will have to dig deeper in their pockets due to increasing oil prices in the global market.

ERRIK NGHIMITINA, MP
MINISTER OF MINES AND ENERGY


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Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel
12-03-2006

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price increase to come into effect at 00h01 on Wednesday 19 April 2006. The increase can be attributed to various factors: oil prices have inched closer to a record as supply threats in major producers Iran, Nigeria and Iraq triggered a fresh wave of fund buying. Continued strong demand growth in the United States and China, the world’s two largest energy consumers, also added to concerns that the oil industry may struggle to match voracious consumption.

The price of U.S. crude for delivery later this year has already vaulted over the psychological $70 a barrel mark, with dealers anticipating potential supply disruptions and an increase in demand growth for the summer driving season. Oil has climbed 13 percent since the start of the year, propelled by concerns over supplies from OPEC producers Iran, Nigeria and Iraq. Iran is at odds with other countries over its nuclear programme, rebels have knocked out nearly a quarter of Nigeria’s output and Iraq’s exports are at their lowest since the uprising in that country.

The present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for controlled petroleum products, petrol and diesel will therefore be changed as follows:

Lead Replacement Petrol (LRP) 93 is increasing by 12 c/l (retail)
Unleaded Petrol 95 is increasing by 12c/l (retail)
Diesel is increasing by 21c/l (wholesale)

The new Walvis Bay pump prices will be as follows:

Lead Replacement Petrol 93 - N$ 5.37 per liter
Unleaded Petrol 95 - N$ 5.39 per liter
Diesel - N$ 5.30 per liter

Pump prices at inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly. Due to the prevailing situation of the cumulative slate under-recovery in the local market, the Ministry is left with no option but to increase the price of Lead Replacement Petrol 93 and Unleaded Petrol 95 with 12 c/l respectively and the price of Diesel with 21 c/l.

All pump prices in the entire country should be adjusted accordingly at the stipulated time and the public should be on the lookout that they are paying the correct price as gazetted.

JOSEPH S IITA
PERMANENT SECRETARY

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Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 28/06/07

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price increase at 00h01 on Friday the 29th June 2007.

The month of May 2007, the average Rand /Us Dollar exchange rate has depreciated thus affecting the unit over /under recovery negatively which then lead to under recoveries being experienced in the local market.

During May 2007, the crude oil price hovered between US$ 68 and US$ 72 a barrel which means crude oil prices continue to surge and remain tight worldwide. This has contributed to the import parity being negatively affected leading to the under recoveries experienced in the local market.

Despite the last two weeks of May 2007, the international crude oil prices increased significantly due to looming threats of supply disruption in major oil exporting nations such as Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Nigeria. The current pattern of increasing demand for petroleum products, combined with increased crude oil prices, has led to bullish market behaviour pushing up crude oil prices to the record highs experienced during 2006. These factors are impacting on the import parity in a way that higher margin of under recoveries are being recorded in our local market resulting in fuel price increases.

This gives the indication that the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are low and are to be adjusted as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - increased by 25 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - increased by 25 c/l (retail)
Diesel - increased by 06 c/l (wholesale)

Thus, the new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol - N$ 6.62 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - N$ 6.64 per liter
Diesel - N$ 6.38 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.

As Namibia imports most of her fuel requirements from South Africa, it is deemed to be a good practice to compare fuel prices between the two countries as depicted below in
Table 1:

TABLE1. COMPARISON OF FUEL PUMP PRICES BETWEEN NAMIBIA (WINDHOEK) AND SOUTH AFRICA (GAUTENG) June 2007

Product Namibia South Africa % Difference
95 Unleaded Petrol N$ 6.82 R 7.24 5.8%
93 LRP N$ 6.80 R 6.97 2.4%
Diesel 0.05% N$ 6.57 R 6.25 -5.1%

From the compilation above it is evident that for the month of June 2007, Unleaded Petrol and Lead Replacement Petrol will be 5.8% and 2.4 % higher in South Africa than in Namibia, while Diesel will be 5 1% higher in Namibia than in South Africa though it is cheaper in Namibia compared to petrol.

It should be highly emphasized that although the Ministry endeavors to keep fuel prices to the bare minimum as it has such a huge impact on the economy of the country it will harmonize fuel prices with neighboring states to be fair in respect of pricing mechanisms used. In a politically volatile world, Namibian consumers are forewarned that they will have to prepare for the unanticipated changes due to volatility in oil prices in the global market.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


International Seminar on MINING INVESTMENT POLICY FOR BASE METALS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA was held in WINDHOEK on the 3 – 7 JUNE 2007

A forum between governments and industry to encourage investment in mining in Southern Africa, to improve transparency, to assess the current state of the industry and to try and agree on a common vision for its future. Senior government representatives from the following nine Southern African countries participated:

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Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel
08/05/07

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price Increase at 00h01 on Thursday the 10th May 2007.

During the period of March through to April 2007, the average Rand /Us Dollar exchange rate have weakened thus affecting the unit over /under recovery negatively which then lead to under recoveries being experienced in the local market.

The last ten days of March 2007, the international crude oil prices increased by more than
$9 per barrel to over 66 per barrel due to intense tension between Iran and the western countries over the nuclear enrichment program as well as the major oil–exporting nation.

Despite the recent increases in the international crude oil prices, prices are being driven by strong demand of which about one-half of the projected growth in the world oil consumption will come from China and the United States. This has impacted on the Import parity where a higher margin of under recoveries has been recorded in the local market for the period under review.

This then gives the indication that the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are low and are to be adjusted as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - increased by 21 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - increased by 21 c/l (retail)
Diesel - increased by 12c/l (wholesale)


Thus, the new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol - N$ 6.37 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - N$ 6.39 per liter
Diesel - N$ 6.41 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.

As Namibia imports 100% of her fuel requirements from South Africa, it is deemed to be a good practice to compare fuel prices between the two countries as depicted below in
Table 1:

TABLE1. COMPARISON OF FUEL PUMP PRICES BETWEEN NAMIBIA (WINDHOEK) AND SOUTH AFRICA (GAUTENG) May 2007

Product Namibia South Africa % Difference
95 Unleaded Petrol N$ 6.57 R 7.01 6.3%
93 LRP N$ 6.34 R 6.88 7.8%
Diesel 0.05% N$ 6.51 R 6.20 -5%

It is evident that for the month of May 2007, Unleaded Petrol and Lead Replacement Petrol will be 6.3% and 7.8 % higher in South Africa than in Namibia, while and Diesel will be 5 % higher in Namibia than in South Africa.

It should be emphasized that although the Ministry endeavors to keep fuel prices to the bare minimum as it has such a huge impact on the economy of the country it will harmonize fuel prices with neighboring states to be fair in respect of pricing mechanisms used. In a politically volatile world, Namibian consumers are forewarned that they will have to prepare for the unanticipated changes due to volatility in oil prices in the globalized market.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


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Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel
16/04/07

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price Increase at 00h01 on Thursday the 19th April 2007.

During March 2007, the average Rand /Us Dollar exchange rate have weakened thus affecting the unit over /under recovery negatively which then lead to under recoveries being experienced in the local market.

It is worth noting that in the recent weeks, oil prices have retreated from the record lows to six months higher due to intense tension between Iran and the western countries over the nuclear enrichment program as well as the detainment of British sailors in Iran. The recent increases in the international crude oil prices have dramatically impacted on the Import parity where a higher margin of under recoveries has been recorded in the local market.

This gives the indication that the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are low and are to be adjusted as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - increased by 50 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - increased by 50 c/l (retail)
Diesel - increased by 30c/l (wholesale)

Thus, the new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol - N$ 6.16 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - N$ 6.18 per liter
Diesel - N$ 6.20 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.

Download Gazzete List of Diesel Prices for 19 April 2007

As Namibia imports most of her fuel requirements from South Africa, it is deemed to be a good practice to compare fuel prices between the two countries as depicted below in
Table 1:

TABLE1. COMPARISON OF FUEL PUMP PRICES BETWEEN NAMIBIA (WINDHOEK) AND SOUTH AFRICA (GAUTENG), April 2007

Product Namibia South Africa % Difference
95 Unleaded Petrol N$ 6.36 R 6.43 1.1%
93 LRP N$ 6.34 R 6.54 3.1%
Diesel N$ 6.39 R 5.90 -8.4%

It is evident that for the month of April 2007, Unleaded Petrol and Lead Replacement Petrol will be 1.1% and 3.1 % higher in South Africa than in Namibia, while and Diesel will be
8.4 % higher in Namibia than in South Africa.

It should be emphasized that although the Ministry endeavors to keep fuel prices to the bare minimum as it has such a huge impact on the economy of the country it will harmonize fuel prices with neighboring states to be fair in respect of pricing mechanisms used. In a politically volatile world, Namibian consumers are forewarned that they will have to prepare for the unanticipated changes due to volatility in oil prices in the global market.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


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Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 22/03/07

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price decrease at 00h01 on Tuesday the 27th March 2007.

During the period of January through to February 2007, the average Namibia Dollar to US Dollar exchange rate weakened slightly whereby the US Dollar strengthened against the Namibian Dollar for the month of February 2007.

Despite the weakened average exchange rate coupled with rebounding crude oil prices from the record lows, oil prices continued to hover between US$ 60 and US$ 62 a barrel. This has affected the Namibian unit over recovery positively, which then further stabilized fuel prices in the local market.

The current pattern of increasing demand for petroleum products, combined with decreasing crude oil prices, has led to an unsustainable level of profitability for refineries, and if demand holds, should lead to an increase in crude prices in the near future. Thus, it is worth noting that the favorable average exchange rate and the softening of international crude prices could be short-lived as international crude oil prices kept bouncing up and down due to expectations in the market over the geopolitical tension between USA and Iran. Expectations are mounting that Iran one of the major producers of crude oil, may curtail its output any time soon in retaliation for the sanctions imposed as a result of its defiance to halt the nuclear enrichment program.

Reasoning based on the abovementioned factors, it is apparent that crude oil prices will remain volatile and necessary precaution and due diligence need to be exercised in reviewing fuel prices to avoid a negative effect to the economy and the purchasing power of the consumers during periods of heavy price shocks.

At present the Ministry of Mines and Energy would like to pass the benefit of over recoveries accrued during February 2007 in the local market onto the consumers to ease the burden imposed on them. Thus, the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are to be reduced as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - decreased by 14 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - decreased by 14 c/l (retail)
Diesel - decreased by 6 c/l (wholesale)

The new Walvis Bay pump prices will then be:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol N$ 5.66 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol N$ 5.68 per liter
Diesel N$ 5.90 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.

JOSEPH S. IITA
PREMANENT SECRETARY


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Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel
19/01/07

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce the fuel price decrease at 00h01 on Friday the 19th January 2006.

The changes in crude oil prices and fluctuations in the value of the US Dollar against other major currencies play a very important role in determining the fuel price at the pump.

During the month of December 2006,despite the weakened average exchange rate of the
R /U$ coupled with the sharp decline in crude oil prices from over US$ 78 to below US$ 60 per barrel, oil prices continued to float between US$ 54 and US$ 62 a barrel. This has affected the Namibian unit over recovery positively, which then further led to stabilizing fuel prices in the local market. Reasoning based on the abovementioned factors, it is apparent that crude oil prices will remain volatile and any little imbalance can result in large swings in crude prices.

The recent decreases in the international crude oil prices have slightly improved the negative cumulative slate under-recovery which has been prevailing in the market for the last two years. Thus, at present the Ministry of Mines and Energy would like to pass on to the consumers the benefit of over recoveries accrued in the local market during December 2006 to ease the burden imposed them. The present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are to be reduced as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - decreased by 22 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - decreased by 22 c/l (retail)
Diesel - decreased by 12 c/l (wholesale)

*Take note that TransNamib has increased the rail and road tariffs for bulk fuel transportation with 8% amounting to 2 c/l increase in transportation cost in most of the localities around the country with very few localities’ transport cost ranging from 3-4 c/l. In effect from the present fuel price decrease, the motorist will obtain a 20 c/l and 10 c/l benefit on both petrol grades and diesel respectively

Thus, the new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol - N$ 5.80 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - N$ 5.82 per liter
Diesel - N$ 5.96 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER



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Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 14/12/06

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce the fuel price decrease at 00h01 on Thursday the 14th December 2006.

During the period of November 2006, the average Namibia Dollar to US Dollar exchange rate weakened slightly whereby the US Dollar has strengthened against the Namibian Dollar for the month of September through to November 2006.

Despite the weakened average exchange rate coupled with the sharp decline in crude oil prices from over US$ 78 to below US$ 60 per barrel, oil prices continue to float between US$ 57 and US$ 62 a barrel. This has affected the Namibian unit over recovery positively, which then further led to stabilizing fuel prices in the local market.

However, it is worth noting that the favorable average exchange rate and the softening of international crude prices could be short-lived as international crude oil prices rose slightly in December 2006 after an announcement that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries apparently has reduced oil production by 800,000 b/d. An endorsement of a counter-seasonal proposal to reduce production from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) with effect from the 1st November 2006 did not materialize but OPEC member countries are envisaging to come up with an agreement to make a second production cut when OPEC ministers meet on the 14th December 2006 in Nigeria. OPEC cartel appear to be determined to defend and maintain oil prices above $60/bbl as they have agreed to curtail their crude output to reduce stock build up in a bid to prevent further decreases in crude oil prices and a weakened demand brought about by persistent high crude prices in the previous and current quarters (Q3 and Q4) of 2006.

Reasoning based on the abovementioned factors, it is apparent that crude oil prices will remain volatile and any little imbalance can result in large swings in crude prices. It is also worthwhile to wait and analyze what will happen after the OPEC ministers meeting on 14th December 2006 in Nigeria. Such moves might push up crude prices to the margins of US$ 70 per barrel.

At present the Ministry of Mines and Energy would like to pass the benefit of over recoveries accrued during November 2006 in the local market onto the consumer to ease the burden imposed on them. Thus, the present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for the controlled petroleum products, Petrol and Diesel, are to be reduced as follows:

93 Octane Lead Replacement Petrol - decreased by 30 c/l (retail)
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol - decreased by 30 c/l (retail)
Diesel - decreased by 25c/l (wholesale)

Inclusive in the fuel price decreases will be the following adjustments to various elements within the fuel price structure: -
The Fuel Levy to increase by 2 c/l
The RFA Levy to increase by 6 c/l
The MVA Levy to increase by 4 c/l
The Dealer Margin to increase by 4 c/l

* Take note that the fuel pump price had been effectively reduced with 14 c/l and 9 c/l on both petrol grades and diesel respectively

The new Walvis Bay pump prices will then be:

93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol N$ 6.02 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol N$ 6.04 per liter
Diesel N$ 6.08 per liter

Pump prices at various inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER


Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel 07/11/06

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce that fuel price for November 2006 will remain unchanged.

During the period of October 2006, the average Namibia Dollar to US Dollar exchange rate weakened slightly whereby the US Dollar has strengthened against the Namibian Dollar for the month of September through to October 2006.

Despite the weakened average exchange rate coupled with the sharp decline in crude oil prices from over US$ 78 to below US$ 60 per barrel, oil prices continue to float between US$ 57 and US$ 62 a barrel. This has affected the Namibian unit over recovery positively, which then further led to stabilizing fuel prices in the local market.

However, it is worth noting that the favorable average exchange rate and the softening of international crude prices could be short-lived as international crude oil prices rose slightly in October 2006 after an endorsement of a counter-seasonal proposal to reduce production from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). OPEC member countries have agreed to curtail their crude output by 1.2 million barrels per day to reduce stock build up in a bid to prevent further decreases in crude oil prices and a weakened demand brought about by persistent high crude prices in the previous and current quarters (Q3 and Q4) of 2006.

Reasoning based on the abovementioned factors, it is apparent that crude oil prices will remain volatile and any little imbalance can result in large swings in crude prices. At present the Ministry of Mines and Energy will keep fuel prices at current levels despite the over- recovery realized in the local market. It is also worthwhile to wait and analyze what will happen after the OPEC call to curtail crude supply which might push up crude prices to the margins of US$ 70 per barrel.

The present Walvis Bay fuel pump price as well as other destinations countrywide fuel pump prices for controlled petroleum products, petrol and diesel will therefore remain as announced on 18th October 2006. Walvis Bay fuel pump prices will be as follows:

93 Octane Leaded Replacement Petrol N$ 6.16 per liter
95 Octane Unleaded Petrol N$ 6.18 per liter
Diesel N$ 6.17 per liter

ERKKI NGHIMTINA, MP
MINISTER



Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel
16/08/2006

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price increase to come into effect at 00h01 on Friday the 18th August 2006.

The international crude oil price reached a record high which is between US$ 75 and 78 per barrel since violence escalated in the Middle East. The Namibian fuel pump price increase is necessitated by Namibian Dollar depreciation against the US Dollar, increases in the international crude oil price and the under-recovery experienced in the local market.

It is worth noting that, at present the world is faced by a demand-driven, supply-constrained system in the fuel market. The crude oil prices are being determined and driven by expectations of continuing economic growth driving the demand for fuels (in China) coupled with fears of future supply disruption due to geo-politics (Middle East) or natural disasters (hurricanes in the USA) in an environment of low surplus capacity.

These factors led to the situation where the Namibian consumers were paying (82.871), (81,778), and (92,755) cents less for a liter of unleaded petrol, lead replacement petrol and diesel respectively as of 1st – 23rd July 2006 and after the increase on the 24th July 2006 (47.871), (46.778) and (57.755) cents respectively. Thus, it necessitates an increase in fuel prices again in order to correct the shortfall.

The present Walvis Bay fuel pump price for controlled petroleum products, petrol and diesel will therefore be changed as follows:

Lead Replacement Petrol (LRP) 93 is increasing by 50 c / l (retail)
Unleaded Petrol 95 is increasing by 50 c / l (retail)
Diesel is increasing by 50 c / l (wholesale)

The new Walvis Bay pump price will be:

Lead Replacement Petrol 93 – N$ 6.42 per liter
Unleaded Petrol 95 - N$ 6.44 per liter
Diesel - N$ 6.50 per liter

The fuel prices at selected destinations in Namibia will then be as follows:

Destinations LRP (93) ULP (95) Diesel
Katima Mulilo N$ 6.66 N$ 6.68 N$ 6.74
Rundu N$ 6.66 N$ 6.68 N$ 6.74
Oshakati N$ 6.65 N$ 6.67 N$ 6.73
Windhoek N$ 6.59 N$ 6.61 N$ 6.68
Walvis Bay N$ 6.44 N$ 6.42 N$ 6.50
Gobabis N$ 6.66 N$ 6.68 N$ 6.75
Keetmanshoop N$ 6.73 N$ 6.75 N$ 6.82
Luderitz N$ 6.73 N$ 6.75 N$ 6.76
Noordoewer N$ 6.80 N$ 6.82 N$ 6.88


The Ministry has taken note of the fact that issues related to fuel price increase are very sensitive to the wider public and can cause unnecessary volatility in the economy, however, it is a fact that Namibia neither produces nor refines oil of its own therefore this places us at the mercy of oil producing countries as we have no influences on fuel prices whatsoever.

As Namibia imports most of her fuel requirements from South Africa, it will be a good practice to compare fuel prices between the two countries as depicted below in Table 1:

Table 1

Comparison of Fuel Pump Prices between Namibia (Windhoek) and South Africa (Gauteng), August 2006

Product Namibia South Africa % Difference
95 Unleaded Petrol N$ 6.61 R 7.04 6%
93 LRP N$ 6.59 R 6.79 2.9%
Diesel N$ 6.68 R 6.54 -2%

It is evident that for the month of July 2006 only, unleaded petrol and lead replacement petrol were 6% and 2.9% higher respectively in South Africa than in Namibia, which makes the Namibian consumer better off than the southern neighbour.

It therefore means that the Ministry of Mines and Energy as the custodian of setting fuel prices in Namibia has the responsibility to cope with all the international crude oil changes, the Namibia Dollar / US Dollar exchange rate fluctuations and also pressures for internal increases on fuel price elements.

It should be emphasized that although the Ministry endeavors to keep fuel prices to the bare minimum as it has such a huge impact on the economy of the country it will harmonize fuel prices with neighbouring states to be fair in respect of pricing mechanisms used. In a politically volatile world and with little surplus capacity left, Namibian consumers are forewarned that they will have to dig deeper in their pockets due to increasing oil prices in the global market.

ERRIK NGHIMITINA, MP
MINISTER OF MINES AND ENERGY


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Controlled Petroleum Products : Price Revisions in Namibia 14/06/2006

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Fuel Price Revision of the Controlled Petroleum Products: Petrol and Diesel
12-03-2006

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a fuel price increase to come into effect at 00h01 on Wednesday 19 April 2006. The increase can be attributed to various factors: oil prices have inched closer to a record as supply threats in major producers Iran, Nigeria and Iraq triggered a fresh wave of fund buying. Continued strong demand growth in the United States and China, the world’s two largest energy consumers, also added to concerns that the oil industry may struggle to match voracious consumption.

The price of U.S. crude for delivery later this year has already vaulted over the psychological $70 a barrel mark, with dealers anticipating potential supply disruptions and an increase in demand growth for the summer driving season. Oil has climbed 13 percent since the start of the year, propelled by concerns over supplies from OPEC producers Iran, Nigeria and Iraq. Iran is at odds with other countries over its nuclear programme, rebels have knocked out nearly a quarter of Nigeria’s output and Iraq’s exports are at their lowest since the uprising in that country.

The present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for controlled petroleum products, petrol and diesel will therefore be changed as follows:

Lead Replacement Petrol (LRP) 93 is increasing by 12 c/l (retail)
Unleaded Petrol 95 is increasing by 12c/l (retail)
Diesel is increasing by 21c/l (wholesale)

The new Walvis Bay pump prices will be as follows:

Lead Replacement Petrol 93 - N$ 5.37 per liter
Unleaded Petrol 95 - N$ 5.39 per liter
Diesel - N$ 5.30 per liter

Pump prices at inland destinations countrywide will also be changed accordingly. Due to the prevailing situation of the cumulative slate under-recovery in the local market, the Ministry is left with no option but to increase the price of Lead Replacement Petrol 93 and Unleaded Petrol 95 with 12 c/l respectively and the price of Diesel with 21 c/l.

All pump prices in the entire country should be adjusted accordingly at the stipulated time and the public should be on the lookout that they are paying the correct price as gazetted.

JOSEPH S IITA
PERMANENT SECRETARY

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Fuel Price Revision of the controlled petroleum products: petrol and diesel
18-01-2006

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has to announce a first fuel price increase for 2006 at 00h01 on Wednesday 18 January 2006.

The present Walvis Bay fuel pump prices for controlled petroleum products, petrol and diesel will therefore be changed as follows:

Lead Replacement Petrol (LRP) 93 is increasing by 8 c/l (retail)
Unleaded Petrol 95 is increasing by 8c/l (retail)
Diesel is increasing by 16 c/l (wholesale)

The new Walvis Bay pump prices will be:

Lead Replacement Petrol 93 - N$ 5.25 per liter
Unleaded Petrol 95 - N$ 5.27 per liter
Diesel - N$ 5.09 per liter

List of fuel prices at various destinations in Namibia will then be as follows:

Destinations LRP (93) ULP (95) Diesel
Katima Mulilo N$ 5.49 N$ 5.51 N$ 5.33
Rundu N$ 5.49 N$ 5.51 N$ 5.33
Oshakati N$ 5.48 N$ 5.50 N$ 5.32
Windhoek N$ 5.42 N$ 5.44 N$ 5.27
Walvis Bay N$ 5.25 N$ 5.27 N$ 5.09
Gobabis N$ 5.49 N$ 5.51 N$ 5.34
Keetmanshoop N$ 5.56 N$ 5.58 N$ 5.41
Luderitz N$ 5.56 N$ 5.58 N$ 5.35
Noordoewer N$ 5.63 N$ 5.65 N$ 5.47

Due to the prevailing situation of the cumulative slate under-recovery prevailing in the local market, the Ministry is left with no option but to increase the price of Lead Replacement Petrol 93 and Unleaded Petrol 95 with 8 c/l respectively and the price of Diesel with 16 c/l.

As usual the Ministry of Mines and Energy is still trying to keep fuel prices at the absolute minimum cost, which should reflect very positively on all commodity prices.

The Ministry hereby urges all service stations to adjust their pump prices accordingly at the stipulated time and the public should be on the lookout that they are paying the correct price as gazetted.

ERRIK NGHIMITINA, MP
MINISTER OF MINES AND ENERGY


Fuel Price Revision of the controlled petroleum products: petrol and diesel
26-01-2006

GOVERNMENT NOTICE
MINISTRY OF MINES AND ENERGY

No..... 2006

REGULATIONS REGARDING PRICES FOR THE RESELLING OF PETROL:
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND ENERGY ACT, 1990



Under section 2(1)(c) of the Petroleum Products and Energy Act, 1990 (Act 13 of 1990), I hereby make the regulations set out in the Schedule.

ERKKI NGHIMTINA
MINISTER OF MINES AND ENERGY Windhoek, 11 January 2006


S C H E D U L E
PRICES AT WHICH PETROL MAY BE RESOLD


Definitions

1. In these regulations, unless the context otherwise indicates -

“petrol” includes any mixture of petrol with any other substance, which mixture can be used as fuel for the operation of a spark ignition engine;

“reseller” means any person who, whether he or she has a petrol pump in operation in terms of an arrangement with a wholesale distributor or not, acquires petrol directly from a wholesale distributor and sells it to any other person in the course of or as part of the activities of a business carried on by him or her, but does not include any such person in relation to petrol which he or she sells in terms of an agreement with a wholesale distributor only in quantities of not less than 200 litres at a time;

“the Act” means the Petroleum Products and Energy Act, 1990 (Act 13 of 1990);

"wholesale distributor" means any person to whom a wholesale licence has been issued under the Petroleum Products and Energy Act, 1990 (Act No. 13 of 1990), and includes any person who is deemed to be a wholesaler, under that Act and includes any of the following licensed oil companies or traders:

Pandu Trading Company (Proprietary) Limited -Licence W/ 1/2000
Total Namibia (Proprietary) Limited -Licence W/ 2/2000
Caltex Oil (Namibia) (Proprietary) Limited -Licence W/ 3/2000
Bachmus Oil & Fuel Supplies (Proprietary) Limited -Licence W/ 4/2001
Shell Namibia Limited -Licence W/ 5/2001
BP Namibia (Proprietary) Limited -Licence W/ 6/2001
Engen Namibia (Proprietary) Limited -Licence W/ 7/2001
LVW Boerediens -Licence W/ 8/2001
Kunene Net Oil Brokers -Licence W/ 9/2001
Namibia Fuel -Licence W/10/2002
Namibia Petroleum Trading & Distribution (Proprietary) Limited -Licence W/11/2002
Internam Shipping (Proprietary) Limited -Licence W/12/2002
Internam Automotive & Fuel Supplies (Proprietary) Limited -Licence W/13/2002
Jaco N van Dyk -Licence W/14/2002
Ombuga Oil Company (Proprietary) Limited -Licence W/15/2003
Rhino Trek -Licence W/16/2003
Norwegian Seaways Namibia (Pty) Ltd -Licence W/17/2003
Namibia Energy Corporation (Pty) Ltd -Licence W/18/2004
Namibia Liquid Fuel (Pty) Ltd Licence W/19/2004
Namibia Prima Traders (Pty) Ltd Licence W/20/2004
Central Oil Namibia Licence W/21/2004
Lia Holdings (Pty) Ltd Licence W/22/2004
African Legend Energy Namibia (Pty) Ltd Licence W/23/2005

Reselling price of petrol

2. (1) The prices at which 93 octane leaded petrol and 95 octane unleaded petrol may be sold by a reseller to any person at any place mentioned in Annexure 1, shall be the price indicated opposite the place concerned.

(2) The price at which 97 octane leaded petrol may be sold by a reseller to any person at any place mentioned in Annexure 2, shall be the price indicated opposite the place concerned.

Commencement of regulations


3. These regulations shall come into operation on 18 January 2006.

Withdrawal of government notice

4. 4. Government Notice No. 92 of 21 September 2005 is revoked.

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