The Jospong Group of Companies has begun formal discussions with the Government of Namibia on a potential partnership to advance integrated waste management and accelerate green job creation.
The engagement took place at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where the delegation was hosted by Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Hon. Indileni N. Daniel.
The meeting underscored Jospong’s growing leadership in Africa’s circular economy and environmental sustainability space, with both parties describing the engagement as the beginning of a promising strategic collaboration.
The Jospong delegation was led by Mr. Noah Gyimah, Chief Investment Officer, and Ms. Betty Brown Nyadu, General Manager of the Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant (IRECOP).
They presented Jospong’s waste transformation model, an advanced recycling and waste processing system recognised for its scalability, efficiency, and strong socioeconomic impact.
Mr. Gyimah explained that the model processes multiple waste streams, including solid and liquid waste, providing a comprehensive solution for rapidly urbanising African cities facing critical waste management challenges.
He noted that Jospong currently operates 32 waste recycling plants across Ghana and has expanded partnerships into Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Burkina Faso.
Responding to the presentation, Hon. Daniel expressed strong optimism about the potential partnership, describing Jospong’s work as a model aligned with Namibia’s environmental and industrialisation agenda.
She emphasized that Namibia is drawn to the initiative 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 indicated that a ministerial delegation will consider undertaking an official working visit to Ghana to assess Jospong’s facilities firsthand.
“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.
Ms. Nyadu reiterated that Jospong’s technology is designed to operate efficiently while integrating community impact, value recovery, and strong job-creation potential.
She assured the Minister that the model has been tested at scale and continues to expand because it is effective and adaptable.
Many COP30 participants described the dialogue as one of the most promising public–private engagements related to South–South climate innovation partnerships at this year’s conference.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
