insert_link Business / Economics 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 28
insert_link 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 12
insert_link Business / Economics February 2024 inflation rate drops to 5.0% Namibia's annual inflation rate for February 2024 decreased to 5.0% from 7.2% in February 2023. According to Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo, major contributors to the rate were food and non-alcoholic beverages, transport, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco. todayMarch 7, 2024 37
insert_link Interview Transcripts 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
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 6 February 2024 Stefan Terblanche, the CEO of the FP du Toit Transport Group, is clearly passionate about the country. In this interview David speaks to him about challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the freight and logistics sector in 2024. https://iono.fm/e/1403679 todayFebruary 7, 2024 12
insert_link 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 11
insert_link 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 20
