The Jospong Group of Companies has officially initiated discussions with the Government of Namibia to explore a potential partnership focused on integrated waste management and the creation of green jobs.
At the 30th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30), the Jospong Group of Companies hosted Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Hon. Indileni N. Daniel, for a strategic engagement.
The meeting highlighted Jospong’s growing footprint in Africa’s environmental and circular economy space, 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 Group’s waste transformation model explaining how the report emphasized the proven strength and growth potential of the recycling infrastructure, which continues to gain traction across the continent.
Mr. Gyimah noted that the facility functions as an integrated system designed to process various waste streams, including both solid and liquid waste.
They positioned the technology as a practical blueprint for African cities struggling with growing volumes of unsegregated urban waste, adding that Jospong already runs 32 comparable plants across Ghana.
“It has significantly broadened its continental footprint, establishing operations and partnerships in Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, Zanzibar, Angola, and several other African countries. Altogether, their presence now spans 25 nations, with additional projects progressing through advanced planning and documentation,” the group revealed.
According to the Group, the proposed collaboration could help Namibia meet its methane-reduction targets under its Nationally Determined Contribution, mirroring the progress made in Ghana, citing the major $20 million COP28 deal between Switzerland and Ghana, carried out through the Jospong Group of Companies.
Namibia’s Environment Minister, Hon. Indileni N. Daniel, expressed confidence in the potential partnership, describing Jospong’s work as a model that aligns with the country’s environmental and industrialization goals.
She highlighted Namibia’s ongoing efforts to identify scalable and sustainable waste management solutions, particularly for rapidly urbanizing areas, and emphasized that the Jospong approach resonates because its technology, concept, and operational model are homegrown within Africa 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 a potential official visit to Ghana to review Jospong’s facilities in person.
She noted that the discussions will be elevated to the intergovernmental stage, engaging Namibia’s industrial, local governance, finance, and climate ministries.
“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. Betty Brown Nyadu emphasized that Jospong’s technology is engineered for efficient operation while delivering community benefits, value recovery, and significant job creation.
She assured the ministers that technology and operational models have been tested at scale and continue to grow due to their proven effectiveness and adaptability, expressing that several COP participants described today’s dialogue as one of the most encouraging public-private exchanges on South-South climate innovation partnerships at COP30.
