The domestic charcoal industry is grappling with pressing challenges, particularly concerning the treatment of undocumented workers. A recent report on the industry reveals a significant number of charcoal cutters and burners on farms are undocumented Angolan immigrants, primarily from the Ovazemba indigenous community. The report stipulates that many of these workers often find themselves without...
PyroNam, a Namibian biochar production company, is set to invest approximately N$7 million in establishing its first biochar plant in Otjinene. Located in the Omaheke region, Otjinene has the potential to produce biomass. Henrike Geldmacher, managing director of PyroNam, announced that the company has diversified its focus to engage with communal areas authorised under local...
The demand for enhanced rail infrastructure in Namibia is surging, driven by the ambitious HyIron Oshivela project, which aims to revolutionise iron production through green technology. James Mnyupe, the Green Hydrogen commissioner, emphasised the urgency of upgrading rail links to accommodate the project’s projected needs. “HyIron are looking to import iron ore potentially from South...
Angola and Namibia have taken a gigantic leap towards energy cooperation by signing the implementation agreement for the Baynes Binational Hydropower Project in Windhoek yesterday. This ambitious project aims to generate electricity by 2031, with both countries set to benefit from approximately half of the plant’s capacity, which is estimated at 860 megawatts. The project,...
Namibia is taking significant steps to enhance its mineral beneficiation strategy. The aim is to create much-needed local jobs, and increase the value derived from rich natural resources. However, for the country to successfully implement this strategy and effectively process the minerals it mines, substantial investments in infrastructure are essential. This means Namibia requires improvements...
Kelp Blue, a groundbreaking sustainable aquaculture enterprise, is on the verge of significantly contributing to the domestic economy with a bold investment plan, which could reach N$3 billion over the next three to four years. This investment follows an initial capital injection of N$350 million, and ongoing annual operational costs ranging from N$80 million to...
DAWEB!GAOS – Daweb !Am !Hanab, Daweb!gaos ai mâb di mûǂamaob, Jakobus Hanseb ge kaise ǂgui!nâgu ǁgoaǂuidi xa !namiǂgāhe hâ, hîa nē !hanab di ǀomkhâis tsî ǀkhariba ǂûna nî ǁawoǁawobase is di ǁgūbasa ra !hâumâina. Kaises nē projeksa !gâi ǂâibasensǀ kha ge a tsoatsoahe, xawes ge ai!gûs âsa !narib, !nubusib !nanǀgaib dib tsî ǁgam-i di...
The recent Namibia-EU Trade and Sustainability Conference highlighted significant opportunities for Namibia arising from European Union (EU) climate policies, particularly the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This mechanism, which aims to level the playing field between EU producers and foreign exporters, presents a unique chance for Namibia to enhance its export capabilities in a carbon-constrained...
• Saves N$6 million • Kunene chiefs up in arms A recent education ministry study has uncovered a huge financial drain, revealing that millions of dollars were wasted on ineffective literacy centres. This discovery comes after a comprehensive study conducted across all 14 regions, to assess the functionality of the national literacy...
In a concerning financial update, the Mariental Municipality has reported a significant increase in its deficit for 2023. This raises alarms among local stakeholders and residents. The municipality’s deficit has surged to N$29.79 million, a dramatic rise from N$11.27 million recorded in 2022.This represents an increase of approximately N$18.5 million, highlighting a growing fiscal challenge....