Seizing Green Hydrogen Opportunities: Empowering Namibian Youth for Industry Success
Key Ideas
  • Obeth Kandjoze, of the Green Hydrogen Council, urges Namibian youth to embrace the vast opportunities available in the green hydrogen industry.
  • The industry not only offers job opportunities but also prospects for small and medium enterprises contributing to national economic growth.
  • Hyphen Hydrogen Energy highlights the abundance of employment prospects within the sector, aiming to develop green hydrogen projects on local, regional, and international scales.
  • A recent consultation meeting in Omuthiya brought together diverse stakeholders to discuss and raise awareness about the potential benefits of the green hydrogen industry in Namibia.
The National Planning Commission (NPC) director general and chairperson of the Green Hydrogen Council, Obeth Kandjoze, emphasized the importance of young Namibians capitalizing on the emerging prospects within the green hydrogen sector. Kandjoze highlighted that the youth must focus on the unfolding opportunities to prevent external entities from dominating the sector. He stressed the significance of supporting the youth in pursuing these opportunities, suggesting financial aid for educational pursuits. Hyphen Hydrogen Energy's senior economic development manager, Johannes Shipepe, further reiterated the array of employment opportunities available in the industry, emphasizing the firm's commitment to developing green hydrogen projects both locally and internationally. The meeting held in Omuthiya aimed to educate various stakeholders, including local officials, business representatives, and youth, about the advantages of engaging in green hydrogen initiatives. It also showcased Hyphen's role as the preferred developer for the initial phase of a green hydrogen project in Tsau //Khaeb National Park, demonstrating progress towards sustainable energy practices in Namibia.
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