Alweendo Says Oil and Gas Policy Gaps an African Challenge

March 7, 2025

Mines and Energy Minister Thomas Alweendo says policy shortcomings in the oil and gas sector are a continent-wide issue, not just a Namibian problem. Speaking on a ministry-hosted podcast, he emphasized the need to refine local content policies to ensure Namibian businesses benefit from resource extraction. In this report, compiled by One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Eric Mhunduru, Alweendo highlights a call for policy improvements.

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