N-BiG Launches Intensive Biomass Training for Agribank Staff

N-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 [...]

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Land Management is Key

Bush 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 [...]

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National Heroes Day

On 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 [...]

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Standard Bank Biomass Fair 2024 – Innovating For A Greener Future

Otjiwarongo, 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 [...]

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International Study Tour : Advancing Namibia’s Biomass Industry on the Global Stage

We 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 [...]

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Standard Bank Biomass Fair 2024 – Save The Date

We 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 [...]

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NamPower’s Otjikoto Biomass Power Project to Create Over 2,500 Jobs and Boost Local Economy

40MW 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 [...]

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SteamBio Africa Biofuel

SBA 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 [...]

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Celebrating Namibia’s Dynamic Biomass Sectoras the Namibia-German Bush Control Bilateral Project Concludes

This 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 [...]

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Namibia Biomass Industry Group will represent SURE certification in Namibia

Exciting 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 [...]

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Mobilizing Climate Finance through Carbon Removal: The Namibian Bush Biomass and Biochar Case.

Thrilled 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 [...]

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Standard Bank Biomass Fair 2023- Igniting the growth of the Biomass Sector

Namibia 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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Standard Bank Biomass Fair 2023 – Registration

The Research Symposium and Industry Conference will be held in a hybrid format, with video-streamed presentations and interactive panel discussions following each session. For online or Physical Participation, please register via this link: https://app.glueup.com/event/85902/register/

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Standard Bank BIOMASS FAIR 2023

The Standard Bank Biomass Fair 2023 is set to take place from 7 to 9 September 2023 at Gross Barmen Resort, south-west of Okahandja in the Otjozondjupa Region. The three-day event, organised by the Namibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG), the Charcoal Association of Namibia (CAoN) and the Namibia University of [...]

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Standard Bank Biomass Fair 2023

We are excited to inform you that the Standard Bank Biomass Fair 2023 will now take place at Gross Barmen Resort, located south-west of Okahandja in the beautiful Otjozondjupa Region still from the 7 to 9 September 2023. The resort boasts a modern conferencing venue that perfectly aligns with the [...]

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Tu Delft – N-BiG Participatory Workshop

TU Delft , the Netherlands, in collaboration with N-BiG hosted a participatory workshop on the utilization of encroacher bush to produce shipping biofuels in Namibia. The full-day workshop took place on the 16th of February at Roof of Africa in Windhoek. This workshop is part of the Clean Shipping project, [...]

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BBE – N-BiG Project Implementation Strategy Workshop

This week: 6th-8th February 2023, N-BiG in collaboration with BBE launched their project implementation strategy plan during a 3-day workshop. These workshops consisted of two internal workshops attended by representatives from BBE,N-BiG, and Sequa. The final workshop, held on the 8th of February 2023 included representatives from BBE, Sequa, key [...]

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Appointment of New N-BiG Director

Our very first female director, Dr. Ndahafa Nghifindaka was appointed during this year’s AGM. Dr. Nghifindaka currently serves as President of the Namibia Emerging Commercial Farmers’ Union (NECFU). We warmly welcome Dr. Nghifindaka and look forward to a fruitful working relationship

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