Industries, Mines and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse has reiterated his ministry's dedication to uplifting all members of society, especially those who often face marginalisation.

Industries, Mines and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse has called on all Regional Electricity Distributors to ensure that electricity is reliable, affordable, and accessible to all citizens by 2028, regardless of their economic status.

Fuel prices will rise effective 1 April 2026 due to surging global oil prices.

The government says it remains committed to ensuring a stable, reliable, and secure supply of essential resources while proactively addressing risks.

Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, says the green hydrogen programme falls within Vision 2030 and the Sixth National Development Plan, with a clear objective to transition Namibia from a primary commodity exporter to a diversified, industrialised economy.

Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) Modestus Amutse said that the possible retrenchment of 35 local diamond polishers from the Almod Diamonds mining company stems from a court decision relating to issues of non-compliance by a state-owned company. 

Industries, Mines, and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse has highlighted that while expanding access to electricity remains a national development priority, the cost of such an exercise remains a concern.

The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, said it is not within his mandate to extend or terminate contracts of CEOs within mining companies.

The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, has embarked on an official visit to the Erongo Region to assess mining activities and advance government plans for natural resource beneficiation.

Minister of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse has tabled the Petroleum Amendment Bill in Parliament, transferring management of Namibia's petroleum sector to the Office of the President.

Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse has called on state-owned enterprises (SOEs) within the ministry to focus on the delivery of accountable and impactful services.

He made this call during a staff meeting, urging them to work together to carry out the ministry's mandate.