The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has appointed an eight-member National Energy Council board chaired by John Titus.
He will be deputized by Michael Humavindu.
Other members include Sam Kadhikwa, Helvi Fillipus, Maria Amakali, Anna Shatika, Zoe Nambahu, and Bertus Eksteen.
The board term is for three years, effective 1 February 2024, to 31 March 2027. Its primary duties are to advise the minister on investment policies of the National Energy Fund, make recommendations regarding the effective and efficient administration of the NEF, as well as recommend to the minister regarding the approval of funding by NEF to approved agencies.
Additionally, the board is tasked with making recommendations to the Executive Director on NEF annual budget, as well as recommending amendments to the Petroleum Products and Energy Act or any regulation to be made under the Act.
The board is also expected to make recommendations regarding the introduction or increase of a levy to be imposed upon any energy source.
“As per the governing Act, the Council’s objectives are to advise the minister on matters concerning the supply of energy in Namibia and the development, exploitation, and utilization of energy sources. This is in addition to the minister’s role to coordinate and rationalize activities connected with the energy industry,” said the Mines and Energy ministry.-mininandenergy.com.na
