Author: Dwight Links
Namibia Missing Out on Low-Hanging Fruit in Space Science Sector
By: Dwight Links Namibia’s involvement in the space science sector is currently limited and the country is missing out on potential economic activities and technological benefits associated with the sector. To address this gap, the Ministry of Higher…
O&L Group Acquires Dimension Data in Namibia
By: Staff Writer The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has announced the acquisition of Dimension Data in Namibia, a move set to redefine the country’s information and communication technology sector. O&L’s acquisition of the remaining 49% of shares in…
Cricket Namibia Introduces Digital Cricket Courses
By: Dwight Links Cricket Namibia has started providing training opportunities in the sport through a digital process, offering various certifications recognised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). A comprehensive explanation of the process is available in a video,…
Surviving the Harsh Desert Environment – Meet Utuseb’s Townfolk
By: Dwight Links Located 54 km outside of Namibia’s coastal town Walvis Bay, lies the small settlement of Utuseb. Here, the community is nestled along the Kuiseb River on one side, while the opposite river bank is bordered…
Enertrag CEO Expresses Optimism About Namibia’s Green Hydrogen
By: Dwight Links Enertrag’s chief executive officer, Tobias Bischof-Niemz, has expressed optimism about Namibia’s green hydrogen initiatives saying the country has a potential to industrialise through investments and the production of green hydrogen. Bischof-Niemz, who was speaking at…
Africa is largest growing continent from global economies 2024
By: Dwight Links The continent is dominating in its position as being the fastest growing economy out of 20 at the start of the year. This was reported by the Africa Development Bank in its macroeconomic report for outlook…
African Leaders say financing and stronger policies needed to tackle malnutrition affecting more than 80 million children
By: Dwight Links Some 86 million children below five face various forms of malnutrition, 63 million are stunted, 10 million are overweight and three million are wasted – that is they have low weight for their height. This was…
Is Manufacturing Still the Key to African Prosperity?
By: Dwight Links Africa’s journey toward development and growth is taking an unconventional turn, deviating from the traditional path of transitioning from agriculture to manufacturing. A recent report by the Center for Global Development (CGD), a think tank based in…
Hydrogen Can Fulfil Its Potential, Says IEA
By: Dwight Links Hydrogen has the potential to live up to its promise as a low-emission fuel, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In its latest Global Hydrogen Review 2023 report, the IEA acknowledges that low-emission hydrogen production could…
Fossil Fuel Peak Expected by 2030, Says IEA
By: Dwight Links In their recent Global Energy Outlook report for 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has predicted that the peak for all fossil fuels will be reached by 2030. The release of this report coincides with statements…