Namibia’s Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has emphasised that as the country advances towards industrialisation, it is essential to ensure that this progress does not come at the cost of environmental damage.
Speaking at the Global African Green Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek on Wednesday, Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted Namibia’s commitment to achieving a balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
The VP said Namibia is committed to achieving a harmonious equilibrium between economic advancement and environmental conservation.
“Namibia is committed to ensure that a fair balance is struck between economic development and ecological preservation,” she stated.
She added that the country’s rich and favourable environment makes it a prime location for establishing a sustainable green industrialisation system.
Nandi-Ndaitwah remarked that Namibia is endowed with an abundance of minerals essential for the construction of clean industries, such as critical rare earth elements and lithium.
She noted that the country assists its Zambian neighbours in trading their copper resources, which is an important component for sustainable industries, in the global market.
“Namibia has rich deposits of the minerals required to build clean industries, such as critical rare earth elements and lithium.
“We also help our Zambian neighbours trade their copper, a key ingredient for sustainable industries, with global markets,” she said.
Additionally, Nandi-Ndaitwah pointed out that Namibia boasts some of the best wind and solar resources in the region, making it well-positioned to support green industrialisation efforts.