# Southern African energy sector local capacity development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/southern-african-energy-sector-local-capacity-development > Updated: 2026-09-27T18:46:38.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In late September 2026, initiatives were launched in Namibia and Mozambique to bolster local capacity within their respective energy sectors. In Namibia, Saipem and the Petroleum Training and Education Fund (Petrofund) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance workforce development in the upstream oil and gas sector. The partnership focuses on knowledge transfer, internships, and technical training to prepare Namibian professionals for the expanding energy industry. In Mozambique, Clube de Petróleo and the Institute for the Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises (IPEME) entered a cooperation agreement to prepare local SMEs for the energy sector. This initiative aims to help domestic companies meet the certification and quality standards necessary to compete for contracts in major developments, such as those in the Rovuma Basin, across sectors including logistics, engineering, and construction. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: Clube de Petróleo and IPEME partner to prepare SMEs for Mozambique energy sector Clube de Petróleo and IPEME have partnered to equip Mozambican SMEs with the technical capacity and certifications needed to access opportunities in the country's expanding oil and gas sectors. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clube-de-petrleo-and-ipeme-partner-to-prepare-smes-for-mozambique-energy-sector ### 2026-09-21: Saipem and Petrofund partner to develop Namibia’s oil and gas skills Saipem and Petrofund have signed an MoU to develop local skills and training opportunities for Namibian professionals in the country’s growing upstream oil and gas industry. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saipem-and-petrofund-partner-to-develop-namibias-oil-and-gas-skills --- Cite as: Southern African energy sector local capacity development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/southern-african-energy-sector-local-capacity-development