Energy supply tops the agenda of the ministerial meeting between Namibia and South Africa.

The meeting preceded the third Bi-National Commission (BNC) of the two Heads of Sate.

During the opening of the Ministerial Meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation urged NamPower and Eskom to strengthen existing cooperation on power supply and interconnectivity.

"Without energy, industrialization cannot take place. I therefore urge NamPower and Eskom to strengthen their existing cooperation on power supply, interconnectivity, and the opportunities available. Among others, there is scope for further discussions on the Kudu Gas project, and NamPower and Eskom should have further engagements. In that vein, I am happy to note that the MoU in the field of energy will be part of our discussions during this session," said MIRCO Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development, Thokozile Didiza, says the recent offshore discovery of oil and gas in Namibian waters should accelerate action to conclude modalities of cooperation in energy and green hydrogen for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

"So trust us to conclude modalities for increased cooperation in energy and green hydrogen for mutual benefit. This important sector will potentially enhance regional economic growth and integration. This can be realised through the implementation of sustainable development projects. These include the interstate cooperation projects, such as the Lesotho Highlands water project phase two,"

The ministerial meeting further aims to deepen collaboration, share experiences, and leverage strengths in different sectors such as trade, investment, energy, health, education, and security.