Amutse suspends NaCC conditions in Nasan merger review

Allexer Namundjembo

Minister of industries, mines and energy Modestus Amutse has confirmed the approval of the merger between Nasan Energies (Pty) Ltd and the divestiture business previously operated by Vivo Energy Ltd and Engen Namibia (Pty) Ltd, while suspending the enforcement of several conditions imposed by the Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC).

The decision, published in Government Gazette No. 8969, Government Notice No. 235 of 3 July 2026, follows a review application lodged by Nasan Energies in April seeking reconsideration of specific conditions attached to the merger approval.

The merger originated from a competition remedy process after Vivo Energy Namibia acquired Engen’s downstream fuel business.

As part of the transaction, the NaCC required Vivo Energy Namibia to divest 52 Shell and Engen service stations to preserve competition in Namibia’s fuel retail market.