By:Dwight Links Africa’s journey toward development and growth is taking an unconventional turn, deviating from the traditional path of transitioning from agriculture to manufacturing. A recent report by the Center for Global Development (CGD), a think tank based in London and Washington, delves into this shift that began around 2009, challenging the notion that manufacturing […]
By: Dwight Links Hydrogen has the potential to live up to its promise as a low-emission fuel, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In its latest Global Hydrogen Review 2023 report, the IEA acknowledges that low-emission hydrogen production could significantly expand by 203. The report reflects the IEA’s assessment of developments in the field […]
By: Dwight Links In their recent Global Energy Outlook report for 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has predicted that the peak for all fossil fuels will be reached by 2030. The release of this report coincides with statements made by Namibian petroleum commissioner Maggy Shino, who last month announced the country’s anticipation of […]
By:Dwight Links British High Commissioner, Charles Moore, says the Namibian government has been aware of the issues facing the United Kingdom with regards to Namibians traveling to the country. The UK government announced in mid-July that Namibians will require a visa to enter that country. This new requirement is already in force. “To go to […]
By:Dwight Links Turkish ambassador to Namibia, Feral CekerekOruckaptan says Türkiye aims to strengthen the ties between Windhoek and Ankara through trade. “We can contribute to the development of economic and commercial relations between the two countries,” Oruckaptan said. He indicated that Namibia’s open-door strategy for business is the secondary motive to pursue trade between Windhoek […]
Dwight Links The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) is currently conducting a Technical and Vocational Educational Training survey for the cohort of vocational and training graduates who were released into the labour market between 2018 and 2020. The period under review is similar to the first measured period of 2015 to 2017 where 2,668 graduates were […]
By:Dwight Links When speaking at a recent panel discussion on governance on natural resources in Windhoek, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Mines and Energy Bryan Eiseb said Namibia’s laws around its natural resources are too outdated. “If you do a survey of the laws that the Ministry of Mines administers, predominantly the Minerals […]
By:Dwight Links Labour experts have warned that the 600 000 jobs envisioned for the U$10 billion green hydrogen project by 2040could be unrealistic given the lack of skills in this particular industry in Namibia. This focus follows the visit by Germany’s vice chancellor and minister of economic affairs and climate action, Robert Habeck on the […]