Author: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus
HDF says its Green Hydrogen Power Plant Could be Namibia’s Backup Energy Source
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A company called HDF Energy Namibia’s which is venturing into the production of green hydrogen and related technologies says it is implementing a project with the potential of becoming the country’s quick-response power reserve….
25% of N$1.3bn Solar Project Reserved for Local Contractors
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus and Fransina Nghidengwa Two Chinese contractors, awarded N$1.4 billion for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of a 100 MW solar plant near Rosh Pinah, are required to allocate at least 25% of the project…
Ghana Resumes Namibian Beef Imports After Long Hiatus
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In June 2024, Ghana rejoined the list of African countries purchasing Namibian beef after a prolonged break, with some northern farmers calling the sudden stop“economic sabotage.” According to the Livestock and Livestock Board of Namibia’s…
Windhoek Plans to Establish Climate Change Steering Committee
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Windhoek municipality plans to establish a Climate Change Steering Committee (CCSC) to address its climate-related challenges associated with increasing temperatures and decreasing rainfall. This plan was approved during a Municipal Council meeting held on 29…
Letshego’s Assets Increase to N$6.7 Billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Letshego Holdings Namibia has grown its asset base by N$566.9 million over the past 12 months, reaching N$6.7 billion as of 30 June 2024, according to the company’s unaudited financial summary. The financial group, which includes…
Namibia Berries Refutes Claims of Paying Its Workers Poor Wages
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus A company called Namibia Berries which is farming with blueberries in the Kavango East region has refuted claims that it has been paying its labourers a rate of N$5 per hour, well below the national…
Agribank Seeks Green Climate Fund Accreditation as it Expands in the North
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus and Loise Shiimi The Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) is working with the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia to get accredited by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to access climate finance. Agribank’s CEO, Raphael Karuaihe,…
Only 1% of Budget Allocated to Water and Sanitation
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform’s allocation for water and sanitation represents just 1% of the national budget. This revelation came from Carl Schlettwein, the country’s water and sanitation policymaker, during the African Union’s…
Digital Literacy Framework Under Development
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) is currently drafting a Digital Literacy Framework to guide Namibia’s efforts in enhancing digital literacy across the nation. ICT Minister Emma Theofelus confirmed the framework’s development during…
Namibia Conducts First 5G Trial
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus MTC, in collaboration with Huawei, has successfully completed Namibia’s first 5G trial, generating significant commercial interest. Despite this milestone, Namibia lags behind globally, with other regions already exploring 6G deployment. Namibia has not yet fully rolled…