Construction of the Otjikoto Biomass Power Station outside Tsumeb is progressing, although the project is running behind its initial schedule.

The N$2.6 project, which started in 2024, is now expected to be completed next year in December.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has confirmed that Namibia is drafting a nuclear energy policy supported by legislation as the government seeks to turn uranium wealth into electricity.