Namibia's charcoal industry is poised for further growth, with Green Charcoal Namibia expanding its Arandis operations to increase production, create jobs, and strengthen the country's export earnings.

Speaking at the expansion signing ceremony, Erongo Governor Nathalia |Goagoses said the investment underscores the importance of private-sector participation in driving economic growth and adding value to locally available resources.

The company aims to achieve international sales of N$175 million for the upcoming season and currently exports more than a thousand containers annually to markets in Europe, North America, and the Indian Ocean islands.

Since opening its processing facility in 2023, the company has increased its workforce from just over 50 to approximately 140 employees during peak season.

“I encourage Green Charcoal Namibia to strengthen its engagement with local small and medium enterprises, particularly in areas such as construction, transport, maintenance, catering and the supply of goods and services. Equally, our local entrepreneurs must position themselves to meet the standards and requirements of larger businesses.”

Arandis Mayor Johanna Namupala said the expansion strengthens the town's ambition to become an emerging industrial hub, supports economic diversification, and attracts further investment.

Namupala noted that the project demonstrates the potential to transform locally available resources into value-added products for international markets.

“As Arandis continues to position itself as an emerging industrial hub, developments of this nature reaffirm the town's potential to contribute meaningfully to Namibians' industrial growth and economic diversification.”