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.

The Namibian government is busy training locals and equipping them to develop the oil and gas industries, benchmarking off Qatar.

Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo, says the training is facilitated through the Petroleum Training and Education Fund.