Week in Review: Namibia’s Green Hydrogen deal, Soth Africa’s unemployment crisis, and More

Top Stories:

1. Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Deal: President Nangolo Mbumba led Namibia’s participation at the World Hydrogen 2024 Summit in the Netherlands, securing green hydrogen supply agreements with the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.
2. Government Election Spending: The Institute for Public Policy Research’s Quarterly Economic Review examines government spending on elections since independence. IPPR Executive Director Graham Hopwood provides insights.
3. Pending Allowances: Despite National Assembly approval, increased allowances for pensioners and vulnerable children, along with tax amendments, await implementation. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila gives an update.
4. Paratus Namibia’s Capital Raise: Paratus Namibia raises over N$600 million, doubling its market capital on the NSX. Managing Director Andrew Hall and economist Robert McGregor discuss the investment drive.
5. South Africa’s Unemployment Crisis: Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi and local labour expert Herbert Jauch discuss the global unemployment challenge, with SA’s rate rising to 32.9%.
6. Clean Cooking Initiative: Africa’s push for clean cooking options garners $2.2 billion in pledges. Minister Calle Schlettwein attends the Clean Cooking in Africa Summit in Paris.
7. Melinda French Gates’ New Endeavor: Melinda French Gates announces her departure from the foundation she co-founded with Bill Gates, allocating $12.5 billion for her own philanthropic efforts.
8. AI in Namibia: The potential of AI to boost productivity in Namibia’s agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation sectors. Cornelia Shipindo, Manager of Cyber Security at CRAN, discusses the risks and challenges.

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