Namibia can become an energy hub: Alweendo

NAMPA

2024-11-16

WINDHOEK, 04 September 2024 - Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo speaking at the Global African Hydrogen Summit in the capital. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 15 NOV (NAMPA)- Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has said that Namibia has the potential to become an energy hub in Africa, provided energy projects are managed effectively.
Alweendo made these remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony of NamPower’s Otjikoto Biomass Power Station project, located 12 kilometres outside Tsumeb, on Friday.
The power station will generate 40 megawatts of electricity by combusting wood chips from bus...

Restricted content

Namibia electricity groundbreaking

Environment

Environment ministry staff games kick off in Outjo

2025-06-30 15:12:01

RA temporary closes Aussenkehr-Rosh Pinah road

2025-06-28 10:22:37

There is no targeted pilchard fishing: Zaamwani

2025-06-25 09:52:16

Namibia lifts maize seed importation ban on South Africa

2025-06-24 14:19:40

National water storage levels decrease to 86.8 per cent

2025-06-24 10:44:57

Aroab, Berseba and Snyfontein get garden equipment and seeds

2025-06-20 13:32:22

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Sores |Gaib Power Station

2025-06-20 10:37:14

Omusati commemorates World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

2025-06-17 17:04:24

Daniel undertakes familiarisation visit to Waterberg Plateau National Park

2025-06-17 12:24:45

Roots project to join hands with government for food security

2025-06-15 13:12:11

Agriculture minister visits Hardap to assess regional projects

2025-06-14 15:28:36

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 27 June 2025 - One of the trucks donated by the European Union to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

Swapo Party Youth League regional secretary in the Kavango East Region, Anselm Marungu. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 30 June 2025 – Egypt's Ambassador to Namibia Wael Lotfy (L) pictured with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (right) during a courtesy call on statehouse aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and exploring bilateral cooperation. (Photo by: Negumbo Ali) NAMPA

NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 30 June 2025 - Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi hands over the trading certificate to the Walvis Bay Salt Company CEO Andre Snyman, the first company to trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework the during the official launch of the Namibia’s first export consignment under the framework at Walvis Bay on Monday. This marked the country’s formal entry into Africa’s largest trade agreement. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 30 June 2025 - Minister and Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi and Jennely Matundu (middle) photographed with Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope, Namport CEO Andrew Kanime and Walvis Bay Salt Company CEO Andre Snyman among other leaders during the official launch of the Namibia’s first export consignment under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework at Walvis Bay on Monday, marking the country’s formal entry into Africa’s largest trade agreement. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 30 June 2025 – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC), in collaboration with the Namibia Paralympic Committee (NPC), launched a three-day regional sports training workshop in Windhoek on Monday. The workshop runs until Wednesday and brings together over 80 participants from 17 African countries for coaching and classification training. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 30 June 2025 – Minister of Health and Social Services Esperance Luvindao and pro bono doctors pose for a photo at the launch of the first phase of the Decongestion Strategy on Monday in Windhoek. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NAMPA