Environment

By: Hertha Ekandjo A Namibian company, Kaoko Green Energy Solutions, says Namibia has taken a major step in its green energy transition with the launch of the country’s first low-pressure green hydrogen clean cooking pilot project in the Erongo Region. A statement released by the company states the pilot project is being implemented at JP Brand Primary School in the Walvis Bay Rural Constituency, marking Phase One of Namibia’s first […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Photo: Contributed The minister of industries, mines and energy, Modestus Amutse, said Namibia is intensifying targeted policy, financial and regulatory interventions to overcome key barriers in the development of its green hydrogen sector. Speaking at the just concluded 16th Session of the Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency in Abu Dhabi recently, Amutse said Namibia is prioritising mechanisms that will crowd in private capital and make large-scale green hydrogen and […]

By: Ritta Lotto The Erongo Desalination Plant has recorded a 14% increase in water production in 2025, delivering 17.59 million cubic metres of potable water to the Erongo Region. Orano Mining Namibia says the increased output reflects the plant’s ability to keep pace with growing demand in the region, driven by expanding mining activities, industrial development and the growth of local towns. Water produced at the plant is supplied to […]

By: Envaalde Matheus The agriculture ministry’s veterinary services division has suspended all imports of raw bran and milling by-products from Angola over permit breaches and the risk of spreading animal diseases. Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa said the ban was imposed on 5 January after some importers failed to follow permit rules and will remain in effect until further notice. Nghipandulwa said the breaches include a lack of proper certification from Angola’s veterinary authorities, unsealed or tampered consignments during transit, and missing clearance documents at entry points. […]

By Maria Namupala Oshikoto Regional governor Sacky Kathindi commissioned four boreholes to improve access to water. The boreholes, valued at N$25 million, are at Akazulu, Onelao, Otatashe and Oshikondeilwa villages. Speaking during the occasion, Kathindi said the regional council in collaboration with the government is working hard to improve communities' well-being by ensuring that services are brought closer to them. "The commissioning of these boreholes is not the end of […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The German government has committed 43.8 million euros, about N$876 million to support Namibia’s priorities in green energy, vocational training, sustainable urban development, and natural resource management under the National Development Plan 6. The funding was confirmed during inter-governmental negotiations held last week in Lüderitz, where both governments agreed to deepen their 35-year development partnership. According to a joint communique by the two governments, a significant portion […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The European Union has committed N$13 million to support the expansion planning of the Lüderitz Port at Angra Point, strengthening Namibia’s ambitions to become a key player in global green shipping and renewable hydrogen exports. The agreement, signed between the EU, the Port of Rotterdam, and Namport was concluded during the closing session of the EU’s Africa Regional Workshop on Global Gateway Green Shipping Corridors held last […]