Zoomlion, the waste management giant, under the Jospong Group of Companies, is making strategic inroads into Namibia, as the Southern African nation signals strong interest in adopting Ghana’s circular economy model to transform its waste sector.
At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the Government of Namibia opened formal discussions with the Jospong Group toward a major partnership in integrated waste management, methane reduction and green job creation.
The engagement was led by Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni N. Daniel, who hosted the Jospong delegation.
The meeting marked a significant moment for Jospong’s growing continental footprint, with both parties describing it as the beginning of a “promising and strategic working relationship.”
The Jospong team, led by Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Noah Gyimah and the General Manager of the Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant (IRECOP), Ms. Betty Brown Nyadu, made a detailed presentation on the Group’s waste transformation model, which has attracted increasing attention across Africa.
Mr. Gyimah explained that the Jospong system is a comprehensive, scalable waste solution capable of treating multiple waste streams, including solid and liquid waste.
The delegation highlighted that 32 similar plants currently operate in Ghana, with replication ongoing across Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Zanzibar, Angola and others.
Jospong also disclosed that it has ongoing advanced documentation and planning work in 25 additional African countries.
The team noted that a Namibia Jospong partnership could support the country’s commitments under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), particularly in reducing methane emissions.
They referenced Ghana’s own milestone – the $20 million carbon finance agreement signed with Switzerland at COP28, implemented through the Jospong Group.
Responding, Minister Indileni N. Daniel expressed strong confidence in the potential partnership, describing Jospong’s work as “a model aligned with Namibia’s environmental and industrialisation aspirations.”
She said Namibia was actively seeking scalable, sustainable waste solutions, especially for rapidly urbanising communities.
“We are not just looking for a waste solution. We want a solution that fits our context, one that empowers communities, creates sustainable jobs, contributes to climate goals and builds pride in African innovation,” she stressed.
The Minister further revealed that Namibia was considering an official ministerial visit to Ghana to assess Jospong’s facilities first-hand.
She said the discussions would be elevated to inter-governmental levels involving Namibia’s industry, local governance, finance and climate portfolios.
“The opportunity to turn waste into value, create hundreds of green jobs for young people, and help reduce carbon emissions is significant,” she added.
Jospong’s Model Continues to Attract Continental Interest
Ms. Betty Brown Nyadu assured the Minister that the technology and model developed by Jospong are tested, effective, and adaptable, noting that the system integrates community impact, value recovery, and strong job creation potential.
Observers at COP30 described the Namibia Jospong engagement as one of the most promising South–South climate innovation discussions at the summit.
As Namibia eyes Ghana’s circular economy success story, Zoomlion and the wider Jospong Group appear poised to strengthen their role as Africa’s leading homegrown waste management and climate-solutions brand.
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