Namibia’s green hydrogen juggernaut has moved another step closer to fruition after four successful applicants for pilot projects were announced yesterday at the commencement of the inaugural two-day Green Hydrogen Conference in the capital.
Author: Maihapa Ndjavera (Maihapa Ndjavera )
Kandjoze calls for patriotism in development projects
Director-General of the National Planning Commission Obeth Kandjoze has advised Namibians with hidden agendas to refrain from pushing away investors.
Rising inflation making life financially unbearable
Domestic consumers can expect further hikes in prices, which is expected to make life more financially unbearable. This is after the annual inflation rate for July 2022 increased by 6.8%, compared to 4% recorded in July 2021, making it the highest recorded inflation rate since July 2017.
Beef market showing signs of recovery
Signs of recovery from the prolonged drought are starting to emerge with the domestic beef market recording a 20% growth in cattle marketed for the first half of 2022.
No end in sight for food price rise
The cost of food has sustained an upward trend in recent months, making it difficult for local consumers to put something on the table.
Namfisa repays N$1.4m to consumers in Q1
Some N$1.4 million was paid out to Namibian consumers during the first quarter of 2022 by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa).
Namfisa ponders agriculture index-based insurance
A study by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) concluded a local appetite exists for agriculture index-based insurance in Namibia. This type of insurance was conceptualised to help mitigate adverse weather effects around the world.
Covid spurs health sector growth
The health sector recorded growth for the eighth consecutive quarters since quarter two of 2020.
Water concerns dampen Omaheke uranium prospects…as miner adamant proposed extraction proves no threat
The Stampriet Aquifer Uranium Mining Committee, representing the interests of inhabitants of south-east Namibia in the Omaheke region, are concerned proposed uranium extraction methods could potentially harm an aquifer that supplies the only fresh drinking water in the area.
!Gawaxab hails Kavango regions’ potential
The two Kavango regions have immense potential to contribute to solving Namibia’s economic problems because they boast fertile land, a great supply of water, favourable climate conditions and abundant natural resources.