Green Hydrogen

President Nandi-Ndaitwah outlines policy priorities in State of the Nation Address

WINDHOEK — In her first State of the Nation Address since assuming office, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah laid out a policy agenda focused on economic recovery, social equity, youth employment, and the restoration of public trust in government institutions. Speaking before a joint session of Parliament on Thursday afternoon, Nandi-Ndaitwah acknowledged the country’s persistent economic and social challenges, but said her administration is committed to “delivering practical, people-centered solutions” aimed at […]

25 April, 2025 165

Oshiwambo

Omahangano oma Europe ogena ohokwe oku pungula moshikondo sho green Hydrogen

Omahangano geli puga heyali ga Europa otaga tala koku pungula moshikondo sho green hydrogen ,nompito yomapungulo goodola dha konda poobilion 430. Shika oshiikwatelela komukalelipo go EU mo Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins. ta popi keegululo lyo Hyron Oshivela Martins okwati O EU oyina ohokwe oku pungula,naashika otashi vulu kwathela okweetapo oompito dhilonga noku yambulapo eliko lyoshilongo.

14 April, 2025 18

Namibia

Press Freedom Under Threat in Namibia

The Federation of African Journalists and the International Federation of Journalists have condemned the growing repression of journalists in Namibia. In an online publication for yesterday, the two institutions have highlighted the case of senior journalist Jemima Beukes. According to the report, Beukes, who's a key figure in media advocacy, has faced workplace harassment, gender discrimination, and professional retaliation from the Network Media Hub following her critical reporting on the […]

4 March, 2025 111 2

Business / Economics

Namibia Explores Trade Agreements for Economic Growth

Namibia is actively pursuing economic diversification through trade agreements like the African Continental Free Trade Agreement and Economic Partnership Agreements. A research project by the Economic & Social Justice Trust is assessing how these agreements can drive industrialization and attract investment while addressing challenges such as infrastructure gaps, regulatory hurdles, and skills shortages. The Turst says initial findings highlight growth potential in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and agro-processing. However, strengthening […]

5 February, 2025 21

Business / Economics

Namibia Commits to Green Industrial Ecosystem

Despite global setbacks in climate action, including the reversal of key climate policies by US President Donald Trump, Namibia remains steadfast in its commitment to building a green industrial ecosystem. This includes continuing with clean energy projects like green hydrogen. Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe discusses the approach.

30 January, 2025 52

Business / Economics

Green Hydrogen programme attracts N$3.6 billion in investment

The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme has taken a significant leap from concept to implementation, securing N$3.6 billion in investments. Of this, N$1.6 billion has already been injected into the economy, signaling promising growth prospects for the nation. Speaking on the progress, spokesperson Jona Musheko highlighted the programme's commitment to local empowerment and skills development. He noted that “High Iron Oshivela has installed 42,000 solar panels, with the work being carried […]

17 December, 2024 42

Business / Economics

Green Hydrogen Program Accelerates Progress

Jona Musheko, spokesperson for the Namibia Green Hydrogen Program, hailed 2024 as a landmark year for the sector. He highlighted the transition from concept to implementation, with $3.6 billion in commitments and $1.6 billion already injected into Namibia's economy. In an interview with us, he added this:

17 December, 2024 26

Opinion Pieces

Namibia Economic Performance under H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Josef Kefas Sheehama As an independent economic and business researcher and board member of the African Council on Foreign Relations, I would like to celebrate Namibian history by extending my heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia's first female president-in-waiting and therefore first female president of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). One must be familiar with Iceland's first female president, Vigdís Finnbogadottir, who was elected in 1980. […]

11 December, 2024 20 2

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.

12 November, 2024 27