On the 16th of May 2013, the Ministers Responsible for Energy in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) held their 33rd meeting at the Lesotho Sun
Conference Centre in Maseru, Lesotho. The meeting was preceded by a preparatory meeting of Senior Energy Officials on the 14th and 15th May 2013. It was opened by
the Acting Prime Minister of Lesotho, Hon Thesele ‘Maseribane and chaired by the Minister of Energy of Mozambique, Hon Salvador Namburete. The Acting Prime
Minister emphasized to the meeting that regional integration for which SADC was founded is underpinned by efficient and seamless infrastructure development. He indicated that energy is a key driver for economic development and challenged the Energy Ministers to provide the necessary leadership and support to develop the energy sector.
