Author: Dwight Links
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…
Namibia is Well Positioned to Benefit from China’s Belt and Road Initiative
By: Dwight links CHINESE ambassador Zhao Weiping says Namibia is well positioned to play a crucial role in his country’s Belt and Road Iniviative aimed at enhancing global economic cooperation. Weiping sees Namibia’s involvement as strategically important due to its…
Namibians Running Away From A Safer And Democractic Country – UK Ambassador
By:Dwight Links British High Commissioner, Charles Moore, says the Namibian government has been aware of the issues facing the United Kingdom with regards to Namibians traveling to the country. The UK government announced in mid-July that Namibians will require a…
Türkiye Seeks Closer Ties With Namibia
By:Dwight Links Turkish ambassador to Namibia, Feral CekerekOruckaptan says Türkiye aims to strengthen the ties between Windhoek and Ankara through trade. “We can contribute to the development of economic and commercial relations between the two countries,” Oruckaptan said. He indicated…
TVET Survey Underway
Dwight Links The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) is currently conducting a Technical and Vocational Educational Training survey for the cohort of vocational and training graduates who were released into the labour market between 2018 and 2020. The period under review…
Our Current Laws Are Too Rigid, Says Mines Executive Director
By:Dwight Links When speaking at a recent panel discussion on governance on natural resources in Windhoek, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Mines and Energy Bryan Eiseb said Namibia’s laws around its natural resources are too outdated. “If you…
Labour Supply For Green Hydrogen Too Unrealistic, Says Experts
By:Dwight Links Labour experts have warned that the 600 000 jobs envisioned for the U$10 billion green hydrogen project by 2040could be unrealistic given the lack of skills in this particular industry in Namibia. This focus follows the visit by…