Also known as: GIZ · German development agency GIZ
Appears in coverage of green hydrogen sector development in Namibia, supporting capacity-building programs.
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The Namibian
German development agency GIZ was highlighted as key supporter of the ecosystem
“Institutions highlighted as key supporters of the ecosystem included the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture and the Namibia office of German development agency GIZ.”
Namibia drops in Africa, global startup rankingsInformanté
Germany through GIZ provided continued support to the Benguela Current Convention partners
“Partners welcomed continued support from the Global Environment Facility, FAO, UNDP, the EU and Germany through GIZ.”
BCC ministers approve five-year ocean action planInformanté
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) facilitated the H2Uppp funding initiative
“The workshop also builds on a Letter of Intent signed between Hyphen and AHK Southern Africa and supports the implementation of Hyphen's ESD Programme currently being developed under the H2Uppp funding initiative facilitated by GIZ.”
Hyphen workshop targets greater Namibian participation in green hydrogen sectorInformanté
GIZ is partnering with the Namibian Government to advance cooperation strengthening the TVET sector
“She made these remarks during the ProTVET IV Operational Planning Workshop in Windhoek, where she highlighted that the Namibian Government, in partnership with the Federal Republic of Germany through GIZ, is advancing a renewed phase of cooperation to strengthen the TVET sector.”
Education Ministry focuses on TVET expansion to improve access for marginalised communitiesNew Era
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) committed more than €40 million to projects in Namibia at November 2025 talks in Lüderitz
“At talks held in Lüderitz in November 2025, more than €40 million (approximately N$770 million) was committed to projects in Namibia.”
Namibia eyes industrial shift in green hydrogen driveThe Namibian
GIZ implemented SADC-German cooperation project Strengthening National-Regional Linkages in SADC
“We are especially grateful to the government of the Federal Republic of Germany for the financial support towards the development of this strategy through the SADC-German cooperation project, Strengthening National-Regional Linkages in SADC, implemented by GIZ.”
Introductory remarks by Barbara Lopi at the launch of the SADC Communication StrategyThe Namibian
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) implemented SADC-German cooperation project Strengthening National-Regional Linkages in SADC
“In the same spirit, I extend our deep thanks to the government of the Federal Republic of Germany for its financial support through the SADC-German cooperation project, Strengthening National-Regional Linkages in SADC, implemented by GIZ.”
Remarks by Angèle Makombo N’tumba at the launch of the SADC Communication StrategyThe SADC renewed the board of directors of the Regional Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre in Maputo, retaining Namibia's Stanley Ndara as chairperson for a second term. The board's priorities include strengthening the centre's sustainability, reducing donor reliance, and rolling out a Regional Register of Fishing Vessels.
2 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The SADC renewed the board of directors of the Regional Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre in Maputo, retaining Namibia's Stanley Ndara as chairperson for a second term. The board's priorities include strengthening the centre's sustainability, reducing donor reliance, and rolling out a Regional Register of Fishing Vessels.
2 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Stanley Ndara, chief executive of Namibia's Fisheries Observer Agency, has been reappointed as chairperson of the SADC Regional Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre for a second term. SADC ministers responsible for fisheries made the decision at a meeting in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe on 29 May.
1 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has dropped nine places to 94th globally and slipped from 8th to 10th in Africa in the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026, with annual ecosystem growth of 8.2% falling below the global average. The country retained its position as southern Africa's second-ranked startup ecosystem behind South Africa, and Windhoek remains its only city ranked in the world's top 1,000 startup ecosystems.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Fisheries, environment and oceans ministers from Angola, Namibia and South Africa approved a five-year Strategic Action Plan for 2023–2028 to strengthen sustainable management of the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem, with key commitments including regional cooperation, scientific research, data sharing and combating illegal fishing.
19 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Benguela Current Convention approved a new strategic action plan at its ministerial conference in Luanda, aimed at strengthening marine protection, combating illegal fishing, and promoting sustainable blue economy across Angola, Namibia and South Africa. Namibia handed the BCC chairpersonship to Angola during the meeting.
18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
HYPHEN Hydrogen Energy, in partnership with AHK Southern Africa and GIZ, held an Enterprise and Supplier Development workshop in Windhoek to strengthen Namibian business participation in the emerging green hydrogen sector and support local procurement within large-scale infrastructure projects. The initiative, supported by H2Uppp funding and a Letter of Intent, aligns with Namibia's industrialisation agenda as Hyphen develops the country's first large-scale green hydrogen project under a Feasibility and Implementation Agreement with the Government.
15 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has launched the Namibia Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme Legal Hub, a website providing public access to statutory and legal instruments relating to natural resource management. The hub was funded by the French Government through the French Development Agency, with co-funding from the German Government through GIZ.
3 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Director of Technical and Vocational Education and Training said the Ministry of Education is broadening TVET training opportunities for marginalised groups, including persons with disabilities, through a renewed partnership with Germany supported by EUR 3.4 million investment under the ProTVET Programme.
28 April 2026 · Informanté →
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, partnering with Enertrag and GIZ, will sign a cooperation agreement under the International Hydrogen Ramp-up Programme to strengthen Namibian supplier capacity in the green hydrogen sector. The initiative, funded by EUR 300,000 from H2UPPP and EUR 300,000 from Hyphen, will implement an Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme to build capability and competitiveness of Namibian enterprises.
20 April 2026 · Informanté →
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy plans to spend N$54 billion on procurement from local Namibian businesses over its project lifespan, targeting 30% local procurement. The company has launched a capacity-building programme with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, backed by grant funding, to help Namibian companies compete for specialised opportunities across the hydrogen sector value chain.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, Enertrag and GIZ signed an agreement to support Namibian suppliers in the green hydrogen value chain through an Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme. The partnership aims to strengthen local capacity and participation, with over €40 million committed to Namibian projects and focus on building domestic industries, creating jobs, and increasing processed exports rather than raw material exports.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
Rundu Town Council CEO Olavi Nathanael responded to the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development's rejection of his contract extension, citing achievements in water supply stabilization, road rehabilitation, and infrastructure development. Nathanael defended his performance as "competitive" despite financial constraints, and attributed service delivery challenges to structural limitations and funding shortages rather than poor management.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece argues that Namibian CSOs have become trapped in donor-dependent cycles, driven by foreign funding priorities rather than local needs, and proposes reforms including a national civil society fund, government service contracting, domestic resource mobilisation, and stronger accountability to communities rather than foreign donors.
30 January 2026 · New Era →