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The Jospong Group of Companies has begun formal discussions with the Government of Namibia on a potential partnership in integrated waste management and green job creation. The engagement took place during COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Hon. Indileni N. Daniel, hosted the Jospong delegation.
The meeting highlighted Jospong’s growing influence in Africa’s environmental and circular economy sectors, with both parties describing the dialogue as the start of a promising collaborative relationship. Jospong presented its highly efficient and scalable recycling infrastructure, which has drawn increasing attention across the continent.
The Group showcased its comprehensive technology capable of handling multiple waste streams—from solid to liquid waste—positioning it as a practical solution for African cities facing rising volumes of unsegregated urban waste. Jospong noted that it currently operates 32 such plants in Ghana.
Additionally, the Group shared that it has expanded into several African countries, including Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, Zanzibar, and Angola, with work advancing in 25 countries at various planning stages. Jospong emphasized that a partnership with Namibia could support the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution targets on methane reduction, referencing Ghana’s example and the notable USD 20 million agreement signed at COP28 between Switzerland and Ghana, for which Jospong serves as the implementing partner.
In response, Minister Daniel expressed strong confidence in the potential collaboration, describing Jospong’s model as well aligned with Namibia’s environmental goals and industrial aspirations. She emphasized that Namibia seeks scalable, sustainable waste solutions tailored to local realities. Jospong’s Africa-grown technology and operational approach, she noted, makes the model especially appealing.
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“Namibia is not just looking for a waste solution—we need one that fits our context, empowers communities, creates sustainable jobs, advances our climate commitments, and strengthens African innovation,” the Minister stated. She added that a ministerial team is considering an official visit to Ghana to assess Jospong’s facilities, and that discussions will be elevated to inter-governmental levels involving Namibia’s industrial, local governance, finance, and climate ministries. “We want to understand how this model can be adapted and scaled in Namibia. The potential to turn waste into value, create hundreds of green jobs for young people, and cut carbon emissions is significant,” she said.
Many COP participants described the discussion as one of the most promising public–private engagements on South–South climate innovation at COP30.