Heads of Mission accredited to Namibia outlined the areas of cooperation they intend to pursue during their tenure.

Private sector collaboration in the industries of oil, gas, green hydrogen, and education has been listed as a priority area for the new Heads of Mission accredited to Namibia.

Twelve new diplomats presented their letters of credence and commission to President Hage Geingob at State House.

The Opuwo Urban Constituency Councillor, Ueutjerevi Ngunaihe, has expressed dissatisfaction over the criteria set for the Youth for Green Hydrogen Scholarship programme.

The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, refuted claims that the Green Hydrogen project is being developed in secrecy.

He says the government will continue to engage and share information related to the project so that everyone remains up-to-date with its developments. 

Over the past two years, Namibians have been hit by a new craze.

Two words have taken over all major discussions in the country, and everybody wants to understand them and be part of them. That's green hydrogen.

Green hydrogen is also known as renewable hydrogen or clean energy.

Walvis Bay Rural Constituency Councillor Tegako Donatus says traditional and community leaders lack an understanding of what green hydrogen is about, hence the need for more education.

The global green energy company, Fortescue Future Industries, is proposing a joint venture with the Namibian government to produce electrolysers for Green Hydrogen.

The Chairperson of the Namibian Hydrogen Council has reiterated that the government is resolute in realising the N$200 billion green hydrogen project.

Obeth Kandjoze denounced as 'small talk' the assertions from some quarters that the project is a pipe dream.

Landless People's Movement (LPM) Member of Parliament Henny Seibeb has expressed concern about what he describes as the slow progress of the country's Green Hydrogen programme.

Seibeb questioned whether this project would serve as a padlock for poverty or a key to prosperity.

President Hage Geingob has appealed that the Green Hydrogen project be given a chance to take off and change the socio-economic conditions of the two southern regions and the country at large.