Immanuel Mulunga

PDM wants Mulunga suspended in 48 hours
30 Mar

PDM wants Mulunga suspended in 48 hours

National News,
Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Popular Democratic Movement( PDM) has written a letter to the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, demanding the suspension of the Managing Director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), Immanuel Mulunga. PDM President McHenry Venaani said the suspension should be enforced within the next 48 hours. He however did not specify what action would follow, in the event that Shiimi does not suspend Mulunga. It is reported that Mulunga is currently under investigation over his involvement in a payment of N$100 million to Angola, for oil blocks. “Given the nature of the current…
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OBSERVER SPOTLIGHT: Mulunga Interview
16 Mar

OBSERVER SPOTLIGHT: Mulunga Interview

National News,
Every Thursday the Windhoek Observer puts a spotlight on Namibian making news and shifting the needle. This week we feature Immanuel Mulunga, Managing Director of National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR). Mulunga started his career at NAMCOR in 2015 where he served as a Managing Director. He previously served as the Petroleum Inspector in the Ministry of Mines and Energy. OS: Can you please give us a brief synopsis of your educational background?Mulunga: I grew up in the dusty streets of Katutura, during the last decade of apartheid where I attended Mandume Junior Primary School (Grade 2-4) and later went…
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Venaani fumes at Mulunga remarks
31 Aug

Venaani fumes at Mulunga remarks

National News, ,
Martin Endjala The leader of the official opposition and Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) McHenry Venaani is fuming about what he describes as reprehensible and alleged ill-advised utterances by the Managing Director of Namcor Immanuel Mulunga, in a letter addressed to the Ministry of Mines and Energy, dated 23rd of August 2022. Mulungu said that Venaani lacks understanding of the oil industry following his claims that the oil exploration licences the ministry entered into with petroleum companies are not favouring Namibia and therefore should be renegotiated. Venaani in his response said Mulunga’s remarks are only ‘’embarrassing but regrettable’’ and an indication…
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Namcor acquires oil blocks in Angola
12 Apr

Namcor acquires oil blocks in Angola

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Namcor has realised one of its strategic objectives of acquiring commercially viable producing assets outside the Namibia. Namcor announced on its Twitter page that it was one of the successful bidders for exploration and producing blocks in Angola, after going through an extensive tender process, adding that ‘’Namcor has reached its target of acquiring producing assets’’. In an Agencia Lusa news report on social media, Sonangol, Angola’s government-owned oil company, says it has sold eight Angolan oil concessions, ‘’in a limited public tender without mentioning the value of the deal’’. The eight blocks in a partial sale of Sonangol’s participating…
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Oil industry skills critical for Namibia
24 Mar

Oil industry skills critical for Namibia

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Staff writer Namibia should strengthen and develop its financial sector and fiscal management capacities in preparation for the expansion of the economy on the back of the recent discoveries of oil in the offshore continental shelve. The managing director of Namcor, Immanuel Mulunga says Namibia should not only bolster its financial sector, but should also build its human resources that is knowledge, skills, creativity and wellbeing and institutional capacity to manage the petroleum sector in parallel with the process of expanding the productive activities of the economy. ‘’Such conditions namely human capital and institutional capacity are essential for Namibia to…
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Namcor attains a vaccination rate of 82 percent
28 Jan

Namcor attains a vaccination rate of 82 percent

Observer Money, ,
Tujoromajo Kasuto The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has overall vaccination status has reached 82 percent. The company has implemented a number of initiatives to combat and contain the spread of COVID-19. Immanuel Mulunga, Managing Director (MD) states: “Namcor continues to relentlessly implement its vaccination directive throughout the company to have as many Namcor staff members vaccinated to maintain a healthy and productive workforce.“ The current vaccination status of Namcor is as follows: 84 percent at the Head Office in Windhoek, 80 percent at the National Oil Storage Facility in Walvis Bay, and 55 percent at its depots in…
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Namcor’s unvaccinated employees pushed in tight corner
19 Jan

Namcor’s unvaccinated employees pushed in tight corner

Observer Money, ,
Tujoromajo Kasuto From Monday of this week the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor)’s unvaccinated employees are expected to provide a negative PCR test results weekly at their own cost. In addition disciplinary measures will be taken against those absent (forced leave) for more than two days. This was revealed in a letter addressed to an employee by Human Capital Executive, Maryke Krohne, as per the Managing Director Immanuel Mulunga directive. By it employees were given until 19 November, 2021 to get vaccinated. Mulunga stated that employees who do not want to be vaccinated against Covid-19, may be obliged to…
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The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has recently urged Namibia’s Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises to suspend the Managing Director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) due to an ongoing investigation over a payment of N$100 million for oil concessions. This request, aimed at ensuring accountability and clarity on the matter, underscores the delicate balance between political oversight and corporate independence within the country’s oil sector. The focus on transparency arises at a time when industry figures, such as Mulunga, have become central to discussions on fair resource management. Namibia’s petroleum sector is advancing rapidly, constructing new partnerships and evaluating profitable opportunities beyond its borders. Yet these developments also expose potential vulnerabilities, prompting leaders to demand swift action when procedures seem compromised. It is in this environment of tight deadlines and urgent decisions that both stakeholders and everyday citizens grow increasingly aware of the repercussions these investigations can carry.

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Ultimately, current events around Namcor’s leadership signal how swiftly the energy landscape can shift. From calls for more stringent oversight of high-level officials to the complexities of securing favorable deals in neighboring countries, the petroleum sector remains both a cornerstone and a challenge for Namibia’s economic aspirations. Even in the midst of these demanding circumstances, individuals still look for ways to balance professional or personal anxieties with recreational pursuits. By exploring diverse activities—such as online gaming—Namibians showcase their resourcefulness and adaptability. Learning from ongoing probes into corporate affairs can encourage more transparent governance, while turning toward captivating digital leisure underscores the evolving lifestyle needs of a community that is keenly attuned to local and global developments. In this way, people remain vested in the serious issues at hand yet continue to seek new avenues for relaxation, reflecting the broad spectrum of interests that fuels public dialogue and economic progress alike.