The Norwegian-African Business Association (NABA) has pledged to expand business interest in Namibia, including the oil and gas industries.

NABA and the Norwegian Energy Partners business delegation paid a courtesy call on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House on Friday.

The Petroleum Training and Education Fund (PETROFUND) has awarded scholarships to 13 trainees enrolled in electrical and boilermaking technical training programmes at the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology's (NIMT) southern campus in Keetmanshoop, aiming to help them secure meaningful employment. 

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.