Namibia's ambitions of becoming Africa's sustainable energy capital is set to take centre stage at the upcoming 2023 Africa Energy Indaba, which will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 7 - 9 March 2023. The conference, held under the theme "Africa Energy Transitioning to a Sustainable and Prosperous Future," will bring together industry experts, project developers, financiers, energy users, government officials, and manufacturers to discuss, debate and seek solutions to enable adequate energy generation across the continent.

Namibia's recent energy developments, including the significant discoveries in oil and gas have attracted the attention of the global energy community, making it a potential exploration hotspot. In addition, great strides have been made in the renewable energy space with several large-scale projects currently in operation or under construction. Access to modern, reliable and affordable energy is critical for economic growth. As the demand for sustainable energy intensifies, Namibia is well-positioned to leverage her unparalleled capacity to produce green hydrogen and emerge as a key player in the African and global energy market.

The Namibian delegation is headed to the energy indaba with clear objectives of showcasing the recent developments in the country’s energy sector, to present the country’s value proposition as a premier investment destination and reiterate Namibia’s bold ambitions of becoming the sustainable energy capital of Africa. The delegation is composed of senior leaders representing the public and private sector, who will contribute to the energy conversation on various panels and forums during the three-day Indaba.

As part of the participation agenda, the Namibian Government, represented by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, as well as the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board will host the ‘Invest in Namibia Roundtable’. This will be an in-depth conversation about how Namibia is exploring and exploiting her comparative advantages across four key areas namely recent oil and gas discoveries, the green hydrogen value chain, world-class renewable energy resources and international carbon markets. Moderated by the NIPDB’s Executive Director: Investments and New Ventures, François van Schalkwyk, the roundtable will feature the following speakers:

  • 1. Carlo McLeod, Deputy Director: Compliance, Regulations and Economics in the Ministry of Mines and Energy
  • 2. Benedict Libanda, CEO of the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia 3. Pinehas Mutota, Acting CEO of the Electricity Control Board
  • 4. Frans Kalenga, Senior Manager: Sustainable Energies at NAMCOR
  • 5. Kandali Iiyambo, Executive: Modified Single Buyer at Nampower
  • 6. Fabian Shaanika, Mining Sector Lead at Rand Merchant Bank Namibia

Venue : Cape Town International Convention Centre (Room 2.44 Second Floor CTICC 1) Link : www.facebook.com/NIPDB

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To learn more about the Namibian energy sector, please visit:
https://nipdb.com/events-energy-indaba/

Contact Person: Catherine Shipushu
Senior Manager: Marketing, Communications and Branding
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board
Email: catherine.shipushu@nipdb.com