The Jospong Group of Companies has opened formal dialogue with the Government of Namibia toward a potential collaboration in integrated waste management and green job creation. The engagement took place at the COP30, in Belem-Brazil. The Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Hon. Indileni N. Daniel, hosted the Jospong delegation.
The meeting showcased Jospong’s expanding footprint in Africa’s environmental and circular economy which both parties described as the beginning of a promising working relationship.
The Jospong delegation, led by the Group’s Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Noah Gyimah, and General Manager of the Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant (IRECOP) Ms. Betty Brown Nyadu, delivered a detailed presentation on the Josping Group’s waste transformation model.
COP30: Namibia Eyes Jospong Partnership to Drive Circular Economy Shift
Their presentation focused on the proven efficiency and scalability of the Recycling infrastructure, which has gained increasing continental attention.
Mr. Gyimah described the facility as a comprehensive system capable of addressing multiple waste streams including solid and liquid waste recycling.
They described this technology as a blueprint for African cities struggling with mounting urban unsegregated waste and highlighted that Jospong currently operates 32 plants similar plants across Ghana.
The Group also made it known at the meeting that it has expanded its operations and partnerships into Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, Zanzibar, Angola, and other African countries. Work in 25 countries, at advanced planning and documentation stages .
COP30: Namibia Eyes Jospong Partnership to Drive Circular Economy Shift
The Group indicated that the proposed partnership could help Namibia meet its Nationally Determined Contribution on methane reduction sighting the case of Ghana as an example.
He referenced the landmark $20 million agreement signed at COP28 between the governments of Switzerland and Ghana with its implementing partner being the Jospong Group of Companies.
Responding to this, Namibia’s Environment Minister, Hon. Indileni N. Daniel, expressed strong optimism about the potential partnership and described Jospong’s work as a model aligned with Namibia’s environmental and industrialization aspirations.
She noted that Namibia has been exploring scalable and sustainable solutions to waste management, especially in rapidly urbanizing communities. The Minister emphasized that the Jospong approach resonated with Namibia partly because the technology, concept, and operational model are Africa-grown rather than imported.
“We are not just looking for a waste solution. We are looking for a solution that fits our context, one that empowers communities, creates sustainable jobs, contributes to climate goals, and builds pride in African innovation,” she said.
Hon. Daniel stated that a ministerial delegation will explore the feasibility of an official working visit to Ghana to assess Jospong facilities firsthand. She indicated that discussions will be elevated to inter-governmental level, including Namibia’s industrial, local governance, finance, and climate portfolios.
“We want to understand how Namibia can adapt this model and scale it. The opportunity to turn waste into value, to create hundreds of green jobs for young people, and to help reduce carbon emissions is significant,” she added.
COP30: Namibia Eyes Jospong Partnership to Drive Circular Economy Shift
Ms. Betty Brown Nyadu reinforced that Jospongs Technology is designed to operate efficiently while integrating community impact, value recovery, and strong job creation potential. She assured the minister that the technology and model have been tested at scale and continue to expand because they remain effective and adaptable.
Many CoP participants described today’s dialogue as one of the most promising public-private engagements discussions related to South-South climate innovation partnerships at COP30.
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
