Author: Justicia Shipena
Namibia Under Fire for Ignoring Female Athlete Pay Disparity
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has long overlooked the issue of equal pay for female athletes, a reality that sports commentator Olsen Kahiriri believes the country has failed to address, even on the international stage at the United Nations….
Namibia Secures N$1.7 Million in Funding for COP29 Attendance
By: Justicia Shipena With only a few weeks remaining until the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) on climate change, Namibia has secured N$1.775 million to support its participation at the global event. The funding will facilitate Namibia’s engagement…
Manufacturing Sector Faces Competitiveness Challenges … incentives set to expire by December 2025
By: Justicia Shipena The abolishment of export incentives that favoured companies manufacturing goods in Namibia poses a serious threat to the country’s competitiveness, according to the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB). NIPDB Chief Executive Officer, Nangula…
Half of EU Millions for Green Hydrogen Spent … N$95.2 million invested in green hydrogen strategy
By: Justicia Shipena Nearly half of the €40 million (approximately N$764 million) allocated to Namibia’s green hydrogen project from the European Union has already been spent. As Namibia advances its efforts to develop a green hydrogen industry, it…
Can the U.S. Help Namibia Secure its Place in the Green Hydrogen Sector?
By: Justicia Shipena As Namibia strives to position itself as a leader in the global green hydrogen sector, a critical question emerges: Will the United States become a viable investment partner, or could other emerging markets like South…
Construction of the N$44bn Ammonia Hub to Begin Next Year
By: Justicia Shipena The construction of the ambitious ammonia hub in Walvis Bay which is estimated to cost over N$44 billion (€2.2 billion) is set to begin next year. The project is a collaboration between Namibia and Belgian…
A Thirsty Planet: Only 4.6 Billion Have Reliable Water Access in a World of 8.2 Billion
By: Justicia Shipena A staggering 3.6 billion people face inadequate access to water for at least one month each year, according to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). With the global population at 8.2 billion,…
Golden Visa Programme Faces Delays Amid New Migration Law
By: Justicia Shipena The government’s Resident By Investment Programme, aimed at raising N$50 billion through a “Golden Visa” initiative, is currently behind schedule, according to the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB). The programme is a key component…
Current Laws Lack Clarity on Green Hydrogen Definition – Alweendo … minister warns of potential hurdles in global markets without standardisation
By: Justicia Shipena – New York, USA Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo has emphasised the urgent need for specific legislation to regulate the growing green hydrogen industry. Speaking at the Namibia Green Hydrogen Forum in New…
Analyst Raises Concerns Over Green Hydrogen Financing
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s investment in green hydrogen is facing growing scrutiny, with both financial and environmental risks coming to the forefront. According to economic analyst Rowland Brown, the country’s push for green hydrogen development presents significant financial…