Alweendo implores Zambezi to expedite electrification

NAMPA

2024-08-20

20 August 2024 - Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo pictured during his stakeholder engagement in the Zambezi Region (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 20 AUG (NAMPA) – The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has implored the Zambezi regional leadership to expedite the implementation of funds to electrify peri-urban areas in the Zambezi Region.
Alweendo made the call during his engagement with stakeholders in the region, including Governor Lawrence Sampofu, in Katima Mulilo on Monday.
The ministry said on Tuesday that the meeting was part of Alweendo’s visit to Zambezi to discu...

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