The German government has approved an additional €2 million (about N$40 million) in funding to strengthen Namibia’s pioneering green hydrogen initiatives, with a focus on transport innovation and skills development. Announcing the commitment, Florian Seitz, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, said the funding will help demonstrate real-world applications of...
Namibia’s overall investment climate is improving, but the lack of growth in non-mining sectors poses a long-term risk to employment and economic stability, economist Rowland Brown warned on Friday. Namibia’s mining sector is a cornerstone of its economy, contributing about 50% of merchandise exports and 12% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), driven by diamonds, uranium,...
Content creation is becoming a popular career path worldwide, and Namibia is no exception. From TikTok videos to YouTube tutorials, young Namibians are using social media to share their talents, educate others, and even promote local businesses. Content creation is no longer just a hobby; it is a career. Around the globe, creators are earning...
The Ignite GH2 project, an EU-funded initiative, aimed at developing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in green technologies, was officially signed on Friday at the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT). The programme will begin in October 2025 and forms part of a 360-degree approach that includes facility visits. Implemented by the...
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare yesterday inaugurated Namibia’s first green hydrogen production and refuelling facility. Developed by Cleanergy Solutions Namibia, a strategic partnership between the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group and diversified maritime group CMB Tech, the project is a key milestone in Namibia’s ambition to become an African logistics and energy hub. Powered by a...
What started as a childhood passion for teaching has grown into a community lifeline for children in Buitepos. At only 10 years old, Promise Mazila was already teaching other children at school. By 15, she had founded the Clovers Club in 2004, a group aimed at helping young children focus on their schoolwork, stay away...
Giuseppe Surace, chief operating officer of Hyphen Energy, said Namibia’s ambitious green hydrogen project will transform the country’s economy, infrastructure and global reputation. He called the multi-billion-dollar initiative “massive and transformational,” saying it would bring not only clean energy production but also significant social and economic benefits. “This project is coming with the vision of...
FirstRand Namibia has delivered strong financial results for the year ended 30 June 2025, showing the company is managing well despite economic challenges. The group’s profit after tax grew by 12.2%, reaching N$1.9 billion, up from N$1.7 billion in 2024. Chief financial officer of FirstRand Namibia Lizette Smit said return on equity (ROE) improved to...
China on Friday celebrated the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Namibia with China’s ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, sharing insights on the two countries’ relations. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation between the two countries have continued to expand. China has long been...
Music, tears, and laughter were on display on Wednesday night as the nation gathered at Windhoek’s Zoo Park to honour and celebrate the life of music veteran, Hans ‘Ras’ Sheehama. Sheehama (59) died on Friday in Windhoek. Although the air was heavy with loss, it was still alive with the spirit of the artist who...