Namibia has officially launched its National Energy Compact, marking its formal entry into Mission 300, a continental initiative aimed at expanding electricity access across sub-Saharan Africa, officials announced on Thursday, 18 December. Mr Amutse said Namibia currently generates about 40 per cent of its electricity needs, with the remaining 60 per cent imported from neighbouring countries, underscoring the urgency of improving energy self-sufficiency. He noted that the compact, developed through consultations that began in January at the Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania, aligns energy access with national development priorities. Under the Sixth National Development Plan, Namibia aims to connect 200,000 households, while longer-term targets include achieving 80 per cent electricity self-sufficiency and 70 per cent renewable energy penetration under the National Integrated Resource Plan. Although the strategy prioritises solar and wind, the minister said nuclear energy could also be considered, citing the country’s substantial uranium resources as part of a broader conversation on long-term decarbonisation, affordability and reliability.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 22, 2025 11:31 UTC