Namibia becomes first African country to partner with marine decarbonisation body

Namibia becomes first African country to partner with marine decarbonisation body

Namibia has become the first African country to sign a Letter of Intent with the Denmark-based independent research and development Maersk McKinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. With the center looking to drive the sustainable decarbonisation of the maritime industry by 2050 Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe, explains what it will mean for Namibia.

December 5, 2023 20

Business / Economics

The Alexforbes Lead Story – 4 December

Namibia has been very active at the COP28 Conference in Dubai and the news team's Angie Scholtz caught up with Presidential Advisor and Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe, to get an update about what has been taking place. https://iono.fm/e/1387017

December 5, 2023 15

Environment

COP28 Namibian pavilion: powering progress with nature

In the inaugural session of COP28, Namibian House strategically delved into sustainable financing, unravelling financial mechanisms aligned with environmental and social justice goals. This imperative for a just energy transition was underscored, emphasizing how embracing sustainable energy not only mitigates risks but ensures fair access, fostering long-term economic and social well-being. The second session, hosted by RMB Namibia & Capricorn Group, unfolded an exciting afternoon at the Namibian House. The […]

December 5, 2023 11

Entertainment

Namibia partners with Japanese bank on green initiatives

Namibia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation in economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Meanwhile, according to Presidential Economic Advisor and Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe the agreement, signed at COP28, focuses on financing carbon-capturing projects.

December 4, 2023 28

Business / Economics

How will Namibia’s oil and green hydrogen discoveries impact Lüderitz and Aus?

With the growth of the oil and green hydrogen industries will come massive changes for the, till now, 'sleepy little towns' of Lüderitz and Aus. Here is an outline of where things currently stand and what the plans for the future emtail. Click on each image to see the slide in full size.

November 29, 2023 41

Business / Economics

James Mnyupe provides an update on Green Industrialization

As 2023 draws to a close, and with the end of the Harambee Prosperity Plan 2 slated for 2025, here is the latest update on Pillar Two: Economic Advancement. Click on each image for the full sized slide.

November 29, 2023 25

Namibia

President Geingob defends international travel

President Hage Geingob has called on the media to concentrate their reporting on important issues instead of trivial ones like the travel allowance of politicians. During his annual press briefing at State House on Monday, Geingob digressed from his prepared speech to address the media criticism of his and his ministers’ traveling, reportedly to benefit from travel and subsistence allowances (S&Ts). “You see how I am standing here, because I […]

November 28, 2023 15

Business / Economics

Oil and green hydrogen industries can help in achieving Vision 2030: Iipumbu

By Suzith Tjitaura With only seven years left to Namibia achieving its vision of becoming an industrialised nation by 2030, Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu has expressed optimism that the discovery of oil and the potential green hydrogen industry will help this vision be achieved. Iipumbu, who made the remarks here during the official opening of the 67th Keetmanshoop Agricultural, Industrial and Tourism Expo on Tuesday, said should […]

November 1, 2023 22

Opinion Pieces

Strengthening Agricultural Planning, 600 000 employments no conservative, Green Hydrogen alternative

By Josef Kefas Sheehama This article, however, attempts to seek out how diversification of the economy will enhance stable and viable economic growth in Namibia. Namibia still desperately needs to improve agricultural production systems and tackle the threats of climate change and uncertainty. Green hydrogen serves as an alternative but not Alpha and Omega for employment creations. The director general of the National Planning Commission and chairperson of the Green Hydrogen […]

October 20, 2023 6