NamPower proposes the construction and operation of the 40MWe Otjikoto Biomass Power Station, which will generate electricity by the combustion of wood chips sourced from encroacher bush. The proposed Project Site is approximately 7 km northwest of Tsumeb, in the Oshikoto Region. A harvesting area extending beyond a 100 km radius surrounding the Project Site has…
sustainable bush control and biomass utilisation
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Recent News
Youth Concept for Sustainable Charcoal Production and Bush Biomass Utilisation Developed
The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service together with National Youth Service (NYS) and National Youth Council (NYC) have identified opportunities that contribute to youth self-employment in the agriculture sector. “We have seen an opportunity for youth employment in the biomass sector and its significance to the upliftment of the Namibian economy.” Shivute Katamba,…
Testimonials
We need many hungry stomachs to eat the bush
Mr. Joseph Hailwa
Director of Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF)
I am addicted to De-bushing
Dr Libertina Amathila
Former Namibian Deputy Prime Minister
Namibians are definitely realising the biomass opportunity
Colin Lindeque
General Manager, Namibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG)
Communal farmers can now rehabilitate their rangeland through bush utilisation
Jackson Hindjou
Communal Farmer /CLDP mentor
Animal feed trainings relieve farmers from feeling hopeless during the drought
David Kaunotje, Commercial Farmer/CLDP mentor
