The Jospong Group of Companies has initiated 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 highlighted Jospong’s expanding leadership in Africa’s circular economy and environmental sustainability landscape, 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 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 successfully processes multiple waste streams, including solid and liquid waste, demonstrating a comprehensive solution for rapidly urbanising African cities currently facing critical waste management challenges.
He emphasised that Jospong operates 32 waste recycling plants across Ghana and has expanded partnerships into Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Burkina Faso.
Responding to this, Namibia’s Environment Minister, Indileni N. Daniel, expressed strong optimism about the potential partnership and described Jospong’s work as a model aligned with Namibia’s environmental and industrialisation.
The Minister emphasised 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.
Daniel stated that a ministerial delegation will explore the feasibility of an official working visit to Ghana to assess Jospong 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. Betty Brown Nyadu reinforced 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 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 engagement discussions related to South-South climate innovation partnerships at COP30.
