insert_link Business / Economics Namibia bets on Africa’s green hydrogen with US$267M export harbour By Seth Onyango, bird story agency Namibia is gearing up its logistics infrastructure to handle future shipments of green hydrogen, with a planned US$267 million hydrogen harbour at the port of Walvis Bay, according to the country's port authority, Namport. Port of Antwerp Bruges will build the facility over the next three years, billed as a hub for shipping hydrogen and its byproducts to energy-hungry markets in […] todayMay 6, 2024 26
insert_link Oshiwambo Komisala go Green Hydrogen James Myupe okwa tumbaleke shoka shaadhikapo ko Daures Green Hydrogen Village. Opololeka yili moshitopolwa Erongo,nosheetwapo shimwe sho Green Hydrogen moshilongo ,okwa tegelelwa yi tameke okulonga o green hydrogen,o ammonia ,nomatama mu July. Myupe ohela okwati epondolo lyopololeka yo Daures Green hydrogen otali ka ulikwa ko World Hydrogen Summit mo Rotterdam mo Netherlands,pokati ko13-15 May nuumvo. Tati epondolo lyopolohalama ya Namibia yo Green Hydrogen nopololeka yo Daures otali ka ulikilwa aapunguli yonakuyiwa. Tati Opololeka oyili pokuya pehulilo lyoshiluku shomalolelo,nongaashingeyi otayi kongo aapunguli […] todayApril 23, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics 19 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Highlights and Financial Indicators 1. Namibia's Green Industrialization Drive: Namibia is at the forefront of a pioneering effort to repurpose its rail assets, with the aim of driving green industrialization. James Mnyupe, Green Hydrogen Commissioner, emphasizes the country's strategic geographic location and abundant renewable energy sources as key drivers for sustainable economic development. 2. Job Cuts in South Africa's Mining Sector: Sibanye Stillwater has announced plans to shutter its 4 Belt shaft at Marikana, […] todayApril 19, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia may tap its trillion dollar oil & gas windfall to fuel renewables ambitions. By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Namibia has been advancing extensive oil and gas exploration, and making substantial discoveries. Portuguese oil and gas company recently announced another discovery of “a significant column” of light oil in high-quality reservoirs. A press statement from Galp on March 15, confirmed the find at the Mopane-2X well in the larger Orange Basin, off the Namibian Coast, adding to its oil discovery […] todayMarch 20, 2024 43
insert_link Namibia President Mbumba prioritises legacy projects in first SONA President Nangolo Mbumba delivered the State of the Nation Address at Parliament this afternoon. It marked Mbumba's inaugural SONA, focusing on job creation and advancing late President Hage Geingob’s legacy projects, such as green hydrogen and oil initiatives. todayMarch 14, 2024 55
insert_link Africa Special Economic Zones are propelling Africa’s green hydrogen drive By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency When Egypt, a prominent player in green hydrogen development in Africa, recently announced seven new upcoming projects worth US$40 billion to be rolled out over the next decade, it noted that the projects would be positioned in one location: a special economic zone (SEZ). The new projects announced by Egypt's cabinet in February, together with ongoing developments not only in […] todayMarch 11, 2024 38
insert_link Namibia USAID Grants N$19 Million to Namibian Hydrogen Fund U.S. Ambassador Randy Berry and Namibia Hydrogen Fund Manager Investment Director Mercia Geises during the grant signing ceremony. The U.S. government, through the USAID Mobilizing Investment project, announced a grant of N$19 million (US$1 million) to Namibia Hydrogen Fund Managers (Pty) Limited to support the N$22 billion (US$1.15 billion) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Namibia One Fund. Launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP-27 in November 2022, the SDG […] todayMarch 5, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia Namibia International Energy Conference taking place in April The Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) is scheduled to take place in Windhoek from 23 to 25 April 2024. It is expected to unite government officials, private companies, investors, and thought leaders from across the globe to unlock the full potential of Namibia’s energy industry, a statement issued by BopheleCommunications said. The conference will take place under the patronage of Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo and […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics Budget 2024-25 expectations: empowering youth, essential services, agriculture and tax reform By Josef Kefas Sheehama The Minister of Finance Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi is set to table the 2024-25 budget in February 2024. The upcoming budget is seen not just as an annual financial statement but a critical opportunity for the government to lay out a roadmap for sustained growth and equality. The Budget 2024-25 should focus on protecting and driving the recovery of lives and livelihoods of Namibians, […] todayFebruary 6, 2024 11