Namibia moves to cut electricity imports

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2025-12-18

WINDHOEK, 18 December 2025 - Industries, Mines, and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse speaking at the launch of the country’s National Energy Compact. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 18 DEC (NAMPA) - Namibia aims to reduce its reliance on imported electricity as it launches its National Energy Compact under the Mission 300 initiative, which seeks to connect 300 million people to electricity across Africa by 2030
The launch, which took place in Windhoek on Thursday, sets a framework for expanding electricity access and strengthening the supply nationwide.
The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse,...

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