03 Jul 2024

Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Phandu Skelemani is in Luanda, Angola for the 55th SADC Parliamentary Forum Plenary Assembly which started on Monday.

A press release from National Assembly says the Plenary Assembly session of the SADC PF is held under the theme: Curbing Energy shortage and Promoting Renewable Energy Policies in the SADC Region and Creating a Single Regional Energy Market.

It says the plenary will discuss how to promote inter-parliamentary cooperation, diplomacy and solidarity amongst SADC member states.  

Deliberations will also include the crucial role played by parliamentary institutions such as the SADC parliamentary forum and national parliaments in boosting the adoption and implementation of renewable energy policies in the SADC region, with emphasis on the strategy and the action plan for renewable energy and energy efficiency from 2016 to 2030, says the release.

It further states that the plenary will consider the potential of renewable energies to catalyse socio-economic development, mitigate the impact of climate change and promote energy independence in the SADC region as well as identify strategies to improve cross-border cooperation, public-private partnerships and stakeholder engagement to accelerate the transition to renewable energy in the SADC region. 

“The plenary will also consider and adopt reports of the various standing commitments of the forum,” the release says.

The delegation that includes Kgalagadi North MP, Ms Talita Monnakgotla, Selebi Pikhwe West MP, Mr Ditlhapelo Keorapetse, Nkange MP, Dr Never Tshabang and Takatokwane MP, Mr Friction Leuwe is expected back home on Sunday.  Ends