By Freeman Ya Ngulu. The enormous potential of charcoal production and export to generate income streams for rural communities, has prompted yet another industry body to offer charcoal certification under the biomass label. Recently, the Namibia Biomass Industry Group (N-BiG) has taken the initiative to join the SURE certification scheme in its capacity as a...
December 17, 2024
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Charcoal exports contributed N$4.1 billion to forex reserves since 2009
By Freeman Ya Ngulu. The Namibian economy is benefiting greatly from biomass utilisation. The production of charcoal in particular has increased significantly and resulted in much-needed direct and indirect job opportunities as well as foreign exchange earnings. This is according to a policy brief is based on a research paper by Klaus Schade, an independent...
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The Charcoal Takeover – The Namibian
As a Namibian entrepreneur, my ambition is to contribute to the growth of the country’s economy through playing a role in the charcoal industry. Charcoal is dubbed ‘Namibia’s black gold’, and it is a high-value commodity that is in high demand on the international market. As the charcoal industry expands, it is important that creative...
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Erongo economy gets N$200 million boost from Green Charcoal factory in Arandis
By Adolf Kaure. The inauguration of the Green Charcoal Namibia factory in Arandis will lead to 50 full-time jobs and N$200 million being injected into the local economy. The factory, which was inaugurated by the Minister of Presidential Affairs, Hon Christine //Hoebes on Monday, will also contribute an additional 850 indirect jobs as a projected...
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Arandis gets N$60 million charcoal factory
IN a move hailed as a significant step toward environmental conservation and economic growth, a N$60-million green charcoal production facility was inaugurated at Arandis on Monday. The factory is set to provide stable employment to over 50 full-time employees and aims to bring around N$200 million into Namibia’s economy by 2024. The factory is operated...
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Green Charcoal Namibia promises 850 jobs and a sustainable future – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché The Green Charcoal Namibia (GCN) factory, an N$60 million investment officially inaugurated in Arandis on Monday, is a forerunner of over 850 indirect jobs and the promise of a sustainable future. These jobs will span various fields including production, transport, machinery manufacturing, engineering, and export, bolstering the nation’s employment rate significantly. The factory...
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Green charcoal factory to create jobs and boost local economy
The Green Charcoal Namibia factory in Arandis is expected to create more than 850 indirect jobs in various areas like production, transport, machinery manufacturing, engineering, and exports. The N$60 million investment, officially inaugurated on Monday, currently employs 50 people and plans to add 30 more jobs by 2025. Here’s Cedric Schmidt, the director of GCN....
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Innovative grass charcoal fuels opportunity in Ghana
“The idea of grass charcoal had never crossed my mind!” exclaims Mary Tiekor, Handi Women’s Group member and charcoal producer, as she holds a freshly made organic briquette in her hands. “And yet, here it is – and the process is so quick!”Like Mary, over six million people in Ghana’s savannah ecological zone depend on...
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The health benefits of Charcoal – Namibia Daily News
Elezo Libanda Health tips- 14 July – Charcoal, often overlooked, holds a multitude of surprising benefits. It’s time to take notice and discover the advantages of this commonly found substance. Here are some unexpected benefits of charcoal that you may have never considered: 1. Banish bad odors from your shoes by simply...
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Lucrative international trading platform launched for Namibian charcoal
CMO INTERNATIONAL has just launched a brand-new app for Namibian charcoal producers to access international supply chain options into the European and North American markets. Charcoal products certified according to standards set by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) will benefit from using this application. Namibia will be the first country in the world to start...