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Namibia sends delegation to China for renewable energy expertise

The News

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 →

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 →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Engela delegation studies Lüderitz waterfront model for local expo

    Regional councillor Immanuel Haixuxwa led a two-day study visit to Lüderitz to learn from the town's waterfront development ahead of a planned local expo later this year. The delegation aims to study operational structures, infrastructure setup and event hosting strategies from Lüderitz Waterfront development company.

    16 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Teen with leukaemia fights on despite financial and health struggles

    Catherine Mayumbelo, an 18-year-old from Aus, was diagnosed with leukaemia in May and must travel to Cape Town for a bone marrow transplant. Her family is financially strained by monthly medical visits to Windhoek and appeals for public assistance to cover the estimated N$210,000 cost of the transplant journey.

    15 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Namibia's inflation eases to 2.1% in March 2026

    Annual inflation in Namibia slowed to 2.1% in March 2026, down from 4.2% a year earlier, driven largely by lower transport costs, though housing and food remain significant cost pressures. Inflation varies by region, with Khomas recording the highest rate at 3.2% while northern zones recorded 1.0%.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Nama leaders oppose industrial development on Shark Island

    The Nama Traditional Leaders Association is calling on the government to block planned industrial activities on Shark Island in Lüderitz, a site where Nama and Herero people perished during the 1904-1908 German colonial genocide. The association argues that the site, which they describe as a "living cemetery," must be preserved with dignity and respect rather than disturbed by oil, gas, or green hydrogen projects.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 4 April

  1. Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup 2026 opens with goals aplenty

    The opening day of the football tournament at Keetmanshoop saw Oshikoto thrash Ohangwena 4-1 and Oshikoto edge //Kharas 1-0 to book their place in the quarterfinals, while defending champions Kunene and other teams played to mixed results in rainy conditions.

    4 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Heavy rains flood //Kharas roads, isolate residents from services

    Heavy rains in the //Kharas region have rendered key roads impassable, leaving residents unable to access banking, healthcare, and shopping services. The Roads Authority has temporarily closed several affected routes and advised motorists to use alternative paths while monitoring conditions for repairs.

    31 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Keetmanshoop Vocational Centre opens for green energy training

    Namibia inaugurated the N$107 million Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (KVTC) on 19 March 2026, a facility designed to train youth in green hydrogen, oil and gas, solar installation, and water sanitation to support the country's southern energy corridor development. The centre welcomed 253 inaugural trainees, including 101 women, and aims to provide international-standard technical certification to build a home-grown workforce for the region's emerging energy industries.

    31 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 23 March

  1. ACC gathers input for next anti-corruption strategy plan

    The Anti-Corruption Commission held a consultative workshop in Keetmanshoop with //Kharas regional stakeholders to gather input for the 3rd National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan for 2026-2030. ACC Director General Paulus Noa emphasized that fighting corruption and promoting ethical values is a collective responsibility requiring preventative measures across all sectors of society.

    23 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. //Kharas region evolving into strategic economic hub, VP says

    Vice President Lucia Witbooi says //Kharas has evolved from a historically marginalised area into a dynamic economic hub through government's commitment to inclusive development, with progress in agriculture, mining, fisheries, tourism, and infrastructure. She noted the region faces ongoing challenges in value addition, water, sanitation and housing, and is positioned to benefit from large-scale renewable energy and green hydrogen initiatives.

    23 March 2026 · New Era →

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