Hydrogen Economy

Southern African Science Service Centre Hosts Green Hydrogen Conference in Windhoek

(Photo: SASSCAL Facebook Page) The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management is hosting the 3rd International Conference on Circular Economy, Renewable Energies, and Green Hydrogen in Africa in Windhoek today and tomorrow. Experts from the region and abroad will discuss sustainable industrialisation, renewable energy, and green hydrogen development. The conference will conclude with a visit to the Daures Green Hydrogen Village and Cleanergy […]

21 October, 2025

Business / Economics

Namibia Showcases Green Hydrogen Potential at Summit

Windhoek hosted the conclusion of the three-day Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025, focusing on Africa’s green hydrogen prospects. Discussions centered on investments, technology, and strategic partnerships, while deals including Toyota Tsusho and HyIron emphasized Namibia’s increasing influence in the global hydrogen market. Angie Scholtz reports.

12 September, 2025

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

Business / Economics

Roland Brown weighs in on Hydrogen hype with Gary Stroebel

Cirrus Capital Co-Founder Roland Brown recently published an insightful article titled "Hydrogen Hype: Balancing the Equation," where he examines the growing excitement around hydrogen as a potential energy source. In an interview with Future Media CEO Gary Stroebel, Brown delves into the critical aspects of the hydrogen economy, offering a balanced perspective on its promises and challenges. Listen to the full interview: https://shorturl.at/tvjhR

7 October, 2024

Business / Economics

Namcor urged to focus strategy on Green Hydrogen

Namibia has been encouraged to consider a strategic shift for its National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NamCor) to establish itself as a leader in the burgeoning green hydrogen sector. Following a recent study tour to Belgium, a delegation of ten government officials recommended that the country’s oil company transition to include green hydrogen production. NamCor spokesperson Paulo Coelho expressed the company’s enthusiasm about remaining at the forefront of the emerging […]

15 July, 2024