The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has emphasised the need for policies that maximise economic benefits from the energy sector while ensuring Namibia remains competitive in the global market, particularly following noted oil discoveries.

NamPower celebrated the inauguration of the Auas-Gerus 400-kilovolt transmission line near Dordabis in the │Khomas Region. 

This project is part of Nampower's plan to expand its infrastructure and aims to make Namibia energy self-sufficient by 2030.