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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 34

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Africa

Africa’s mobility startups dethrone fintechs, scale new heights

    By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency   Africa’s mobility startups are having a moment. For the first time, these small businesses in transport and logistics have dethroned Fintechs in attracting the most investor funding on the continent. In another historic first, mobility startups are beginning to explore cross-border rental trips as they look to capitalize on growing intra-Africa tourism fuelled by the removal of visa requirements by some […]

todayAugust 22, 2024 13

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Business and Economics Researcher Joseph Sheehama Discusses the Viability of High-Speed Railways in Namibia

In a recent interview, renowned business and economics researcher Joseph Sheehama shared his insights on the proposed high-speed railway connections between Windhoek and Okahandja, as well as Windhoek and Rehoboth. As an expert in economic development and infrastructure, Sheehama addressed the potential impact on employment, economic growth, and the overall feasibility of such projects. The Importance of Infrastructure Development: Sheehama emphasized the crucial role of infrastructure development in fostering economic […]

todayMarch 4, 2024 50

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Namibia

NABTA pleads for bus drivers to stop overloading

Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) Secretary General, Pendapala Nakathingo is cautioning bus drivers to refrain from the overloading of passengers, particularly during the festive season when demand is high. Nakathingo said this in an interview with Nampa on Thursday, adding that the association cautioned some buses that are overloading as they have added extra make-shift seats to make more money, which is a practice that needs to stop as […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024 12

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Africa

BlueInvest Africa 2024: Calling African Entrepreneurs

  BlueInvest Africa is calling for African entrepreneurs eager to venture into the blue economy. Thirty outstanding projects will be handpicked for presentation to a panel of investors at the second edition of BlueInvest Africa, scheduled to take place in Kenya on 3 and 4 July 2024. The deadline for applications is 26 January 2024. BlueInvest Africa 2024 marks the second edition of this important business event, initiated by the […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024 22

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