NUST Appoints Namibia Energy Institute Director

NUST Appoints Namibia Energy Institute Director

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andreas Elombo as the Director of the Namibia Energy Institute (NEI). The NEI is housed at NUST and is dedicated to energy research, education, and training, addressing energy challenges in Namibia and the broader Southern African region. It focuses on key areas such as renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, energy policy and regulation, […]

November 12, 2024 14 2

Local

Ultimate Safaris awarded full house in sustainability awards

Ultimate Safaris’ Onduli Ridge and Enclave, Camp Doros, and Galton House were all recently awarded 5 Flowers by Eco Awards Namibia, while Camp Sossus was awarded the “almost unobtainable” 5 GREEN Flowers for establishments which score 90% or more for the environmental criteria sections, namely: Water, Energy, Waste Management, and Conservation. The properties all earned these accolades in their first assessment, something Programme Coordinator at Eco Awards Namibia, […]

October 31, 2024 6

Environment

Electricity from farm waste: how biogas could help Malawians with no power

By Ehiaze Ehimen, Atlantic Technological University and Thomas Robin, Atlantic Technological University In sub-Saharan Africa, over 600 million people (more than 50% of the population) are without access to electricity. Malawi has one of the world’s lowest electricity access rates – just 14.1% of the total population have access to the main grid. In rural areas, the electrification access rate is even lower, estimated at 5.6% […]

May 2, 2024 37

Business / Economics

World oil demand grows amid Red Sea shipping disruptions: IEA

Global oil demand is forecast to grow more than expected due to a brighter US economic outlook and rising fuel needs of ships rerouted away from the Red Sea, the International Energy Agency said Thursday. Commercial ships have been taking longer and costlier journeys around the southern tip of Africa to avoid attacks by Yemen's Huthi rebels in the Red Sea, a vital international trade route. The […]

March 14, 2024 14

Business / Economics

Why sustainability is important for business

By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia The concept of business sustainability is no longer merely fashionable in today's environment; rather, it represents a fundamental change in the way we think about and conduct business. Businesses now view success through a broader prism that goes beyond market supremacy and profit margins to include a profound duty - a commitment to the […]

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