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Powering Our Future: Conversations with the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy
Join us as we explore a range of compelling topics with stakeholders from the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy. From industry insights to the latest developments shaping Namibia’s energy landscape, our exclusive interviews dive into the challenges, opportunities, and innovations driving the sector forward.

Powering Our Future: PetroFund

The Petroleum Training & Education Fund (PetroFund) is a statutory body of the Ministry of Industries, Mines & Energy, established in 1993 to enhance capacity within Namibia’s Upstream Petroleum sector. ...

September 1, 2025

Powering Our Future: how Geophysics shape Namibia’s future

We were joined in studio by Samuel Nengola, a Chief Geoscientist (Geophysicist) within the Geological Survey of Namibia, at the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy. He is currently heading the...

August 26, 2025

Powering our Future: Electrification Programme

We were joined in studio by the Deputy Director for Energy Planning and Research at the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy to share with us some of the developments...

August 5, 2025

Powering our Future: Geology Interns

July 18, 2025

Powering our Future: Geological Mapping

Ester Kapuka, Geo-scientist within the Geological Survey of Namibia, joins us to tell us more about Geological Mapping and its relevance to Namibia. At the Ministry, this important role is...

July 10, 2025

Powering our Future: Geoparks

We were recently joined by Senior Geoscientist Josephine Uushona, from the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy. She shed light on Namibia’s ambition to develop its first UNESCO Global Geopark,...

July 3, 2025

Powering our Future: Geophysics

We were joined in studio by Nuclear physicist, Dr Nortin Titus, who is also a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Dr Titus has recently been seconded to...

June 26, 2025

Powering our Future: Career Meets Impact

At the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, careers aren’t just about science – they’re about shaping the future. Professionals across the ministry play a critical role in managing Namibia’s...

June 19, 2025

Powering our Future with MIME: Information Management

Martha Haludilu and Hilya Amukwa, project supervisors from the Geological Survey’s Information Services Division, joined us in studio to tell us more about their work. The information scientists at the Geological Survey...

June 10, 2025

Powering our Future with MIME: Palaeontology

Today’s topic takes us way back—millions of years, in fact—as we explore the fascinating world of Palaeontology. Namibia is home to some of the most remarkable fossil discoveries on the African...

June 5, 2025

Powering our Future with MIME: Engineering and Environmental Geology

Michelle Hailonga, Environmental Geologist at the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, joined us in studio to explore the critical work being done at the intersection of geology and environmental...

May 22, 2025

Powering our Future with MIME: Economic Geology

We recently sat down with Mr. Elkan Utoni, Economic Geologist at the Geological Survey of Namibia. Economic geologists study the formation and distribution of mineral deposits to support mineral exploration...

May 15, 2025