Namibia’s Petroleum Amendment Bill Advances Despite Oversight Concerns
Namibia’s Petroleum Bill Advances as Parliament Debates Presidential Control of Oil Sector Namibia’s Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill has passed its second reading in the National Assembly, advancing proposed changes to the country’s petroleum governance framework despite concerns over accountability and the concentration of regulatory powers in the Presidency. The bill secured 50 votes in favour on Tuesday, 20 October, with no votes against or abstentions. Most opposition parties had walked out of an
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