More than 150 Namibians have received technical and vocational training through green hydrogen scholarships funded by the German government.
The figure was revealed during the launch of a new €1.2 million (approximately N$24 million) round of scholarships under the Youth for Green Hydrogen (Y4H2) TVET programme, held in Gibeon.
The latest call targets youth from the Hardap and ǁKharas regions and will support training in solar technology, welding, electrics, mechatronics, plumbing and industrial mechanics. Between 70 and 80 additional students are expected to benefit.
“The scholarships are 100% funded by the German taxpayer— a further proof of our special partnership,” said Florian Seitz, Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embassy.
“This programme is an important training initiative, but it also reflects Germany’s strong political commitment to Namibia and its future.”
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space is funding the programme.
Seitz said the initiative aligns with Namibia’s ambitions to become a leading producer of green hydrogen and praised the country’s progress.
“Germany is proud to be part of this journey,” he said.
He also noted that Namibia receives the highest per capita development assistance from Germany in Africa, totalling more than €1.6 billion (around N$32 billion) since independence.
The German government is collaborating with the Namibian Green Hydrogen Programme, with SASSCAL as the implementing partner.
