Namibia block gets 666 million barrel resource estimate boost

Pancontinental Energy says Oryx prospect could hold more than 1 billion barrels of recoverable oil

A Namibian supporter holds a national flag in France during the 2023 Rugby World Cup. — A Namibian supporter holds a national flag in France during the 2023 Rugby World Cup.Photo: AFP/SCANPIX

Iain Esau

Africa CorrespondentLondon

Published 29 July 2025, 09:32Updated 29 July 2025, 09:32

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