Alweendo announces directive to procure new power generation projects

NAMPA

2024-12-19

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

WINDHOEK, 19 DEC (NAMPA) - Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo, has announced a new ministerial directive for procuring new power generation projects to enhance Namibia’s energy security.
The 2024 Ministerial Determination introduces a new allocation of 330 megawatts (MW) of solar PV capacity for procurement and implementation.
In the document released by the ministry on Thursday, Alweendo stated that the new projects are divided between the...

Restricted content

Business

BoN hikes repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%

2026-10-28 13:05:07

TransNamib dismisses Gonzo

2026-10-28 10:34:27

Namibia’s exports to China grow to N$22.7 billion

2026-10-27 16:54:34

Inaugural Trade Fair kicks off at Khorixas

2026-10-27 14:41:41

Namibian exporters urged to capitalise on China’s zero tariffs

2026-10-27 14:04:57

Nedbank supports STEAM centre

2026-10-27 09:23:42

Ngurare calls for investment to boost Rundu’s economy

2026-10-26 13:28:12

Minerals earn N$6.69 billion in August exports

2026-10-26 12:45:21

Fuel prices strain household budgets: Chamber of Mines

2026-10-26 09:08:50

Meatco to slaughter for two days for Namibian market

2026-10-26 08:29:36

ZVTC records harvest under AGRIVET programme

2026-10-24 11:44:21

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 28 October 2026 - Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake (centre), pictured with the newly inaugurated Board of Trustees of the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) in Windhoek. The new board consists of Charlene Hartung, Lot Ndamonomhata (Chairperson), Olivia Shuuluka, Wilfried Naibab, and Ndahalomwene Gotlieb. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 28 October 2026 - National rail operator TransNamib has dismissed its Executive for Human Capital, Webster Gonzo, with immediate effect, following disciplinary proceedings in which he was found guilty of gross negligence and breaching the company’s code of conduct and ethics. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 27 October 2026 - Revonia Andreas, FNB Sponsorship & Social Impact Manager, pictured during the official launch of the Women’s Super League in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 27 October 2026 - Namibia Football Association Vice-President Jakobus Markus pictured during the official launch of the Women’s Super League in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 27 October 2026 - Namibia Football Association Vice-President Jakobus Markus pictured during the official launch of the Women’s Super League in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 27 October 2026 - Petelina Frans FNB Communications Specialist pictured during the official launch of the Women’s Super League in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 27 October 2026 - Petelina Frans FNB Communications Specialist pictured during the official launch of the Women’s Super League in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 27 October 2026 - Minister of Education, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture Dino Ballotti pictured during the official launch of the Women’s Super League in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA