insert_link Namibia Mines Minister Tom Alweendo Begins Working Visit to Zambezi The Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo is visiting Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region. The trip focuses on engaging with regional leaders, inspecting electrification projects, and addressing challenges and progress related to electrification. Spokesperson Anna Salkeus gives us a brief. todayAugust 19, 2024 19
insert_link Namibia Mines Ministry Launches ‘Wells to Wheels’ Initiative to Boost Oil and Gas Awareness The Mines and Energy minister, Thomas Alweendo, highlighted the growing interest in the country’s oil and gas resources at the launch of ‘Wells to Wheels,’ an official omni-channel project aimed at media and public engagement. Launched by Oxygen Communications, the initiative will serve as a resource center for oil and gas information, featuring roundtable discussions and monthly expert podcasts. Hilda Basson, founder of Oxygen Communications, emphasized the project’s commitment to […] todayAugust 2, 2024 46
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s D.A has raised alarm over Eskom’s massive diesel consumption South Africa's D.A has raised alarm over Eskom's massive diesel consumption, surpassing the annual budget of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. National spokesperson for Public Enterprises, Mimmy Gondwe, points to minister Pravin Gordhan's revelation that Eskom spent 65-billion rand on diesel over five-years for its open cycle gas turbines. She criticises the unsustainable levels of diesel usage, attributing it to consumers facing double-digit tariff increases by the National Energy […] todayApril 26, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia IPPR’s Graham Hopwood weighs in on Mines and Energy Minister’s Denial of Corruption Allegations Regarding Petroleum Licenses Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo dismissed allegations of corruptly awarding petroleum licenses in the oil and gas sector to a friend during a parliamentary session on Tuesday. The accusations surfaced following a question posed by Henny Seibeb, a Member of Parliament representing the Landless People's Movement, regarding corruption. Alweendo acknowledged similar accusations circulating on social media platforms. Graham Hopwood, Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, provides […] todayMarch 13, 2024 46