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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Environmental Investment Fund

Also known as: EIF · Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia

Namibian fund supporting renewable energy, water access, livestock, and waste management projects through environmental levies and government allocations.

Mining & Energy

Namibia delegation visits China to advance renewable energy capacity

The News

A technical delegation comprising representatives from the Namibia Power Corporation, Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia, and the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy is in China to study advanced renewable energy technologies, including wind energy, solar solutions, and battery storage, with engagements centered on scaling Namibia's infrastructure and supporting the country's goal to increase renewable energy's share in the national energy mix from 54% to 70% by 2040.

19 April 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 19 April

  1. Namibia delegation visits China to advance renewable energy capacity

    A technical delegation comprising representatives from the Namibia Power Corporation, Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia, and the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy is in China to study advanced renewable energy technologies, including wind energy, solar solutions, and battery storage, with engagements centered on scaling Namibia's infrastructure and supporting the country's goal to increase renewable energy's share in the national energy mix from 54% to 70% by 2040.

    19 April 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 17 April

  1. Namibia sends delegation to China for renewable energy expertise

    A high-level Namibian delegation, led by the Green Hydrogen Programme and supported by the Global Wind Energy Council, is visiting China to study renewable energy solutions and industrial development, with focus on wind power, solar energy, battery storage, and fuel cells. The visit aims to help Namibia reduce electricity imports, build local energy supply, and eventually become a green energy exporter.

    17 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Environmental levies raise N$236 million for conservation

    The Environmental Investment Fund collected N$236 million in environmental levies over three years (2021/22–2023/24), now its main funding source after government budget allocations stopped. The levies on lubricating oils, batteries, tyres, vehicles and plastic bags finance waste management, renewable energy, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience projects across Namibia.

    1 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. New waste facility at Etosha underscores environmental education importance

    The Minister of Environment has inaugurated a Solid Waste Management Facility at Etosha National Park, emphasizing the need for environmental education alongside infrastructure to improve waste management practices. The facility, funded by the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia, addresses poor waste management at wildlife resorts and will be operated by Rent-A-Drum.

    31 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 20 March

  1. N$40.1 million disbursed to young entrepreneurs via YDF

    Young entrepreneurs have received N$40.1 million through the Youth Development Fund since its launch last year. Development partners are introducing online applications, satellite offices in regions, and business workshops to improve access and address barriers including incomplete applications and limited awareness.

    20 March 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Kunene farmer pursues banana plantation despite water scarcity

    Bennie Ganuseb is working to establish a banana farm in Kunene's harsh climate, having reduced his plantation from over 500 trees to nearly zero due to water shortages. With support from the IREMA climate resilience project, he received 180 new banana trees and is now seeking funds for a solar-powered water system to revive his farm and supply local schools and communities.

    10 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 9 March

  1. Agriculture ministry appoints Muyunda as communications head

    The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has appointed Romeo Muyunda as Deputy Director for Public Relations and Information Services and official spokesperson. Muyunda brings more than 17 years of experience in corporate communications and public relations, having previously served as Corporate Communications Manager at the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia.

    9 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Young entrepreneur builds design firm while studying

    Michael Shagandjwa founded YDM (YASHE DIGITAL MEDIA CC) in 2019, expanding from a clothing brand into a media and design company offering fashion design, branding, printing and journalism services to corporate clients including WWF and Nampost. While balancing studies and business, he has also created employment for three young people and emphasizes the importance of time management and perseverance in entrepreneurship.

    25 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Kunene farmer grows herd from seven to ninety goats

    Ingrid Heigan, a single mother in Tsaurob, Kunene, built her goat herd from seven animals to over 90 through hard work and a livestock support programme (IREMA) run by the Environmental Investment Fund in partnership with the agriculture ministry, which has benefited an estimated 68,600 people in drought-prone areas.

    18 February 2026 · New Era →

Friday 13 February

  1. Solar-powered water system brings clean water to Petrusfontein

    The Environmental Investment Fund and the Ministry of Agriculture have installed a solar-powered water treatment system in Petrusfontein, about 30 kilometres from Khorixas, ending years of residents relying on salty, unsafe borehole water. The project is part of a national four-year programme to install water softening and treatment systems, with MAFWLR allocating N$40 million for planning and design.

    13 February 2026 · New Era →

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