The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Namibia’s first-ever Nuclear Commissioner, John Titus, as the government moves forward with preparations to potentially introduce nuclear power into the country’s energy mix. Titus, who currently serves as the Director of Energy in the Ministry of Industries, Mines & Energy, has been tasked with coordinating the technical activities of the Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation and heading its Secretariat. A management committee comprising senior officials from five government institutions has also been established to oversee the country’s nuclear energy preparations. The appointment comes as Namibia intensifies efforts to develop its nuclear energy industry, following the approval of a national Nuclear Industry Strategy in 2025 and ongoing work on new nuclear legislation. Earlier this month, NamPower revealed that it was investigating small modular nuclear reactors, including a potential 120-megawatt facility. Namibia, which ranks among the world’s largest uranium producers, is exploring nuclear power as a means of strengthening domestic electricity generation, reducing reliance on imported electricity and supporting industrial development. The country has also held nuclear cooperation discussions with China, Russia and the United States. Despite these developments, Namibia has not yet approved the construction of a nuclear power plant or announced a location, construction budget or completion date.   submitted by   /u/namibpulse [link]   [comments]