insert_link Oshiwambo Dr Andreas Elombo uulikwa onga omukuluntu wiliki go Namibia Energy Instutite Oshiputudhilo sho NUST oshulike Dr Andreas Elombo onga omukuluntu wiliki omupe go Namibia Energy Instutite Dr Elombo eli omunongo guu engineer wiikwamalusheno otaka kwatela komeho oshikondo sho Namibia Energy Institute okuyamukula komashongo giikwankondo mo Namibia nomuumbangalantu wa Africa. Dr Elombo okuna uulongelwe wo PhD okuza koshiputudhilo sho Oxford,nokuna otseyo yoomvula dha konda 10 moshikondo nomeilongo. Euliko lye olyeya pethimbo Namibia ta tala kiikwankondo ya yela,unene moshikondo sho green hydrogen. todayNovember 12, 2024 6
insert_link 2 Local 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, […] todayNovember 12, 2024 14 2
insert_link Namibia Officials Face Criticism for Promoting State Projects at Swapo Rally in Election Year Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe and Namcor executive Victoria Sibeya have come under fire for discussing national projects at a Swapo rally, with concerns raised over the use of government resources in a potentially partisan context. In footage seen by Future Media, during a panel titled "Green Hydrogen, Where Does the Ordinary Namibian Youth Fit In?" Mnyupe stated he represented the Green Hydrogen Council, leaving "party colors at home," while […] todayNovember 4, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba inaugurates Daures green hydrogen agriculture facility President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba has officially inaugurated the Daures Green Hydrogen Agriculture Facility in the Erongo region. According to the Presidency, during the ceremony, President Mbumba expressed his gratitude to the Daures community for their support of this innovative project. He also encouraged all Namibians to take pride in the nation’s progress toward a sustainable future. The hydrogen project is expected to become Namibia's largest food producer, with a one-hectare […] todayOctober 22, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba Unaware of Environmental Concerns Over Green Hydrogen Project President Nangolo Mbumba stated he was unaware of any environmental concerns regarding the government's green hydrogen project. In an interview with Deutsche Welle, he responded to critics highlighting potential environmental risks, saying it was the first time he'd heard such claims. However, environmentalists, including the Namibian Chamber of Environment, have previously raised concerns and called for the project to be halted until an environmental impact assessment is conducted, citing risks […] todayOctober 10, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics Trans Namib’s hydrogen-powered train expected by April 2025 TransNamib has temporarily suspended a project to convert two locomotives to run on hydrogen and diesel using locally produced green hydrogen. This follows the approval of a N$2.6 billion loan from the Development Bank of Namibia and the Development Bank of Southern Africa to help modernise its fleet. TransNamib and the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme expect a hydrogen-powered locomotive operational by April next year, according to TransNamib spokesperson Abigail Raubenheimer. […] todaySeptember 16, 2024 37
insert_link Business / Economics Artificial Intelligence key to scaling clean hydrogen solutions, says NCRST boss The CEO of the National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology, Professor Anicia Peters, spoke at the Global African Green Hydrogen Summit about "Climate Technology: Innovations Increasing the Scalability and Uptake of Clean Hydrogen Solutions," with a focus on artificial intelligence. todaySeptember 5, 2024 34
insert_link Business / Economics EU commits N$495 million to Namibia’s hydrogen infrastructure The European Union has announced a contribution of 25 million euros, approximately N$495 million, to support infrastructure investments for Namibia's green hydrogen agenda. The announcement was made by European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, during the Global African Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek. Separately, speaking at the summit, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pointed to the country’s rich deposits of minerals essential for clean technologies, alongside its abundant wind and […] todaySeptember 5, 2024 37
insert_link Business / Economics Green Hydrogen Commissioner gives a progress update Namibia's green hydrogen plans have attracted interest from several countries, including European nations. At a press conference in Windhoek on Wednesday, Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe gave an update on the progress of these projects. Mnyupe said that Namibia is currently developing about eight green hydrogen projects that are at various stages. Among these, the Daures project is nearing completion, with expectations to finalise by the end of […] todayAugust 28, 2024 35