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Did you know? N-BiG was appointed as the National Supporting Body for SURE Certification, marking Namibia as the first African country to hold this role. This partnership aims to promote sustainable biomass certification, expand global market access, and foster collaboration with Certification Bodies to certify companies in the biomass value [...]
Read MoreTo commemorate the start of the Otjikoto 40 MW Biomass Power Station Project, NamPower hosted a groundbreaking ceremony. The first biomass-based power producing facility in Namibia is located outside of Tsumeb, close to the Otjikoto Substation. This innovative project will address bush encroachment to generate affordable base load electricity. Through [...]
Read MoreN-BiG hosted a delegation from Uganda, with special guest Mr. Johnson Ndokosho, Director of Forestry from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry & Tourism (MEFT), who shared valuable insights on regulatory measures. The purpose of the Ugandan visit was to gain a comprehensive understanding of Namibia’s biomass sector, with a particular [...]
Read MoreNBIG is currently conducting training for 132 National Youth Service Students at the NYS farm, Gemsbok, located around 80 km from the NYS center. The participants are divided into three groups, each undergoing two days of comprehensive theoretical and practical training on sustainable bush control and biomass utilisation. #Trainings #capacitybuilding [...]
Read MoreNamPower is inviting bids for consultancy services to support the implementation and management of the FSC Group Scheme at the Otjikoto Biomass Power Station. Pre-Bid Meeting: 5 November 2024 Bid Deadline: 9 December 2024 Bid Documents: https://www.nampower.com.na/Bid.aspx?id=252031 For any inquiries, please contact the Procurement Management Unit at Tel: +264 61 [...]
Read MoreOn 11th of October 2024, the European Commission sent the voluntary certification schemes, including SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES Verification Scheme, the so-called ‘Assessment Protocol Template’. This document forms the basis for applying for recognition under RED III. SURE is currently working intensively on adapting the SURE-EU scheme principles to the new requirements [...]
Read MoreN-BiG facilitated a two day intensive training to equip Agribank staff with the knowledge and skills needed to better understand the biomass sector and effectively evaluate and issue loans for biomass projects, especially for SMEs and the broader business community. The training provides both theoretical and practical insights into Bush [...]
Read MoreBush encroachment poses a significant environmental challenge, especially in savanna and arid regions like Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. The expansion of dense woody vegetation disrupts ecosystems, leading to reduced rangeland capacity, lower groundwater levels, biodiversity loss, and compromised ecosystem services. Climate change, land use practices, and ecological shifts are [...]
Read MoreOn this National Heroes Day, we unite to honor the courageous men and women who laid the foundation of our nation’s freedom. Their unwavering spirit, sacrifice, and dedication continue to inspire us to build a stronger, more united Namibia. As we reflect on their legacy, let us recommit to the [...]
Read MoreOtjiwarongo, Namibia, 09 August 2024 – The Governor of Otjozondjupa Region, James Uerikua, and the Mayor of Otjiwarongo, Gottlieb Shivute, welcomed the participants of the 2024 Standard Bank Biomass Fair to Otjiwarongo on Thursday, 8 August. They called the city the ‘centre of a heavily bush encroached region’ and stressed [...]
Read MoreWe are thrilled to share that our CEO, Mr. Progress Kashandula, and Mr. Daniel Shagama, our Operations Manager, are currently on an international study tour. They have a series of international meetings and will attend the KWF Tagung (Forest Conference and Fair, 2024) in Schwarzenborn, Germany. This event is one [...]
Read MoreWe are excited to announce the Standard Bank Biomass Fair 2024, dedicated to promoting the growing biomass sector in Namibia and the surrounding regions. The event will take place over three days, from 8 – 10 August 2024, in Otjiwarongo. The fair offers a modern conference venue and the perfect [...]
Read More40MW NamPower’s Otjikoto Biomass Power Project is set to begin construction soon, bringing over 2,500 jobs and boosting our local economy. This milestone project paves firm grounds for learning and improving several industry activities such as diverse inclusive feedstock supply strategies (large scale & ad hoc supplies), implementation of sustainability frameworks [...]
Read MoreSBA Biofuel Steambioafrica’s new biofuel is produced using the new superheated steam process. It transforms locally harvested invasive bushes into SBA biofuel which can be used for convenient and affordable heating and cooking. SBA biofuel is processed in Namibia , at our first production plant at the Cheetah Conservation Fund [...]
Read MoreThis project was one of the cornerstone initiatives supporting governments efforts to combat bush encroachment in Namibia, and we are going to miss it. It played a pivotal role in shaping strategies and approaches on bush control and enhancing the capacities of farmers and entrepreneurs to create value chains,’ said [...]
Read MoreExciting News: Namibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG) Embarks on Strategic Partnership with SURE Certification! N-BiG is pleased to announce our pivotal role as the National Supporting Body in the collaboration with SURE Certification. This partnership signifies a major stride towards advancing sustainable biomass certification in Namibia and sets the stage [...]
Read MoreThrilled to present our comprehensive study on “Mobilizing Climate Finance through Carbon Removal: The Namibian Bush Biomass and Biochar Case.” Conducted by South Pole Carbon Asset Management Ltd. and VO Consulting for the Ministry of environment Namibia /GIZ Bush Control and Biomass Utilization Project (BCBU).In collaboration with stakeholders, the study [...]
Read MoreNamibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG), the Charcoal Association of Namibia (CAoN), and the Namibian University of Science and Technology (NUST) successfully hosted the three -day Standard Bank Biomass Fair 2023, which included the Research Symposium, Biomass Industry Conference, Expo, Exclusive networking event and Biomass Music Concert, on the 7 – [...]
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