The Presidency has moved to clarify some of the frequently asked questions on the role of the Minister in the Presidency responsible for electricity. To achieve this, it said, the President has tasked the Minister with overseeing all aspects of the electricity crisis response, including the work of the National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM). The Minister's primary responsibility is to ensure full implementation of the Energy Action Plan within the next twelve months, the Presidency said. The President has signed a proclamation that transfers to the Minister of Electricity certain powers and functions entrusted by the Electricity Regulation Act (Act No 4 of 2006). What powers and functions remain with the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy and the Minister of Public Enterprises?

Source: The North Africa Journal May 28, 2023 16:15 UTC