Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has invested N$533 million in fibre deployment over the past five years, a move aimed at enhancing connectivity and supporting the growing demands of various sectors. As the company prepares for an anticipated expansion in the energy sector next year, it acknowledges that this is a much-needed intervention. Also, in its...
The first mobile telephony company in the country, Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC), stated it remains unshaken by the potential introduction of Elon Musk’s low earth orbiting satellite communication company, Starlink. This is as Starlink, a wholly owned subsidiary of Musk’s SpaceX, currently faces regulatory hurdles in Namibia and across many other African countries. At its...
As the countdown to Namibia’s crucial elections climaxes, citizens are gearing up to cast their votes to determine the country’s fate for the next five years. Namibia is pregnant, and will in the coming days deliver a president-elect and 96 members of the National Assembly to preside over the executive and legislative branches of the...
Namibia’s potential to enhance charcoal competitiveness in the global marketplace remains hindered by branding issues. This major challenge remains a critical barrier to market infiltration because charcoal produced in Namibia is still branded with logos of international companies. “International charcoal buyers are protecting their market and prioritising branding imported products with their logos to keep...
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...