Jasko Rust

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How Germany is fueling Namibia's green hydrogen revolution

2 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Jasko Rust

For the first time, green hydrogen is being produced in Namibia, largely due to German investment. The southern African country has ambitious plans for an industry that’s still in its early stages. In the foothills of the Namib Desert, even the good rains of 2025 have barely left a trace. Only a few mountains offer a contrast to the grayish-brown desert landscape.
How Germany is fueling Namibia's green hydrogen revolution - Jasko Rust

2 weeks ago | qoshe.com | Jasko Rust

In the foothills of the Namib Desert, even the good rains of 2025 have barely left a trace. Only a few mountains offer a contrast to the grayish-brown desert landscape. But it is here, about 120 kilometers (75 miles) northeast of the country's largest port, Walvis Bay, that Namibia's latest contribution to the global reduction of greenhouse gas emissions lies. Near the town of Arandis, 44,000 solar panels gleam in the Namibian sun, which offers ideal conditions.
Element der Hoffnung: Die Wasserstoff-Nation Namibia – DW – 07.04.2025

2 weeks ago | dw.com | Jasko Rust

Wer sich Namibias neusten Beitrag zur globalen Verringerung der Treibhausgasemissionen anschauen will, der muss ins karge Hinterland fahren. Vom größten Hafen des Landes in Walvis Bay geht es etwa 120 Kilometer Richtung Nordosten, in die Ausläufer der unwirtlichen Namib-Wüste. Von der ungewöhnlich ergiebigen Regenzeit in diesem Jahr hat man hier kaum etwas abbekommen. Die Umgebung wirkt gräulich-bräunlich, nur einige Berge bieten einen Kontrast zur vegetationsarmen Wüstenlandschaft.
How Germany is fueling Namibia's green hydrogen revolution – DW – 04/07/2025

2 weeks ago | dw.com | Jasko Rust

04/07/2025April 7, 2025For the first time, green hydrogen is being produced in Namibia, largely due to German investment. The southern Afriacn country has ambitious plans for an industry that's still in its early stages. https://p.dw.com/p/4sg3fIn the foothills of the Namib Desert, even the good rains of 2025 have barely left a trace. Only a few mountains offer a contrast to the grayish-brown desert landscape.
Element der Zukunft: Die Wasserstoff-Nation Namibia – DW – 07.04.2025

2 weeks ago | dw.com | Jasko Rust

07.04.20257. April 2025In Namibia wird zum ersten Mal grüner Wasserstoff hergestellt. Dies geschieht vor allem dank deutscher Investitionen. Namibia hat große Pläne für einen Wirtschaftszweig, der sich am Markt erst etablieren muss. https://p.dw.com/p/4sbgmWer sich Namibias neusten Beitrag zur globalen Verringerung der Treibhausgasemissionen anschauen will, der muss ins karge Hinterland fahren.
Eleições na Namíbia: SWAPO forte graças a oposição dividida – DW – 27/11/2024

Nov 27, 2024 | dw.com | Jasko Rust

27/11/202427 de novembro de 2024Eleitores na Namíbia elegem hoje um novo Presidente e Parlamento. A SWAPO, no poder desde 1990, poderá perder alguma força nestas eleições, mas deverá voltar a vencer. https://p.dw.com/p/4nUQQO movimento de libertação SWAPO está no poder desde a independência da Namíbia em 1990. O partido é particularmente dominante nas regiões mais populosas do norte do país.
Namibian election: SWAPO faces new challenges in tight race - Jasko Rust

Nov 26, 2024 | qoshe.com | Jasko Rust

Across southern Africa, support for long-standing ruling parties has dwindled over the past year. South Africa's once-strong African National Congress (ANC) had to form a coalition government with the Democratic Alliance (DA) to govern for the first time since independence. Neighboring Mozambique is facing violent unrest after Frelimo's disputed election win and opposition parties have recently won in Botswana and Mauritius.
Namibian election: SWAPO faces new challenges in tight race – DW – 11/26/2024

Nov 26, 2024 | dw.com | Jasko Rust

11/26/2024November 26, 2024In southern Africa, liberation movements are losing ground. Namibia's SWAPO, in power since 1990, may see a decline but faces no imminent collapse. https://p.dw.com/p/4nRoPAcross southern Africa, support for long-standing ruling parties has dwindled during the past year. South Africa's once-strong African National Congress (ANC) had to form a coalition government with the Democratic Alliance (DA) to govern for the first time since independence.
Wahl in Namibia: Starke SWAPO dank zersplitterter Opposition – DW – 26.11.2024

Nov 26, 2024 | dw.com | Jasko Rust

Es ist kein gutes Jahr für Befreiungsbewegungen und langjährige Regierungsparteien im südlichen Afrika. In Südafrika braucht der ANC nach den Parlamentswahlen erstmals seit der Unabhängigkeit Koalitionspartner, um eine Regierung zu bilden. In Mosambik kommt es seit dem umstrittenen Wahlsieg der Regierungspartei FRELIMO zu gewaltsamen Ausschreitungen. In Botswana und Mauritius holten kürzlich erstmals Oppositionsparteien den Sieg. Am 27.
Namibia's hydrogen ambitions take shape – DW – 09/06/2024

Sep 6, 2024 | dw.com | Jasko Rust

09/06/2024September 6, 2024Namibia's hydrogen ambitions are attracting significant German interest. A high-ranking delegation attended a hydrogen summit in Namibia, highlighting the growing collaboration between the two nations. https://p.dw.com/p/4kMbzNamibia plans to become a central hydrogen location in southern Africa. There are currently eight projects in various stages of development, three of which could start production this year. All three have received their start-up capital from Germany.