Only communication earns a social licence: Basson-Namundjebo

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2026-07-17
SWAKOPMUND, 16 July 2026 - Communications strategist Hilda Basson-Namundjebo speaking at the Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund on Thursday. (Photo by: MICT) SWAKOPMUND, 16 July 2026 - Communications strategist Hilda Basson-Namundjebo speaking at the Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund on Thursday. (Photo by: MICT)
SWAKOPMUND, 17 JUL (NAMPA) – Government approval is not enough to secure public support for major projects such as green hydrogen, communications strategist Hilda Basson-Namundjebo told delegates at the Effective Communicators Conference (ECC26) in Swakopmund on Thursday.
“A government licence can approve a project. Only communication can earn a social licence,” Basson-Namundjebo said.
She said Namibia is technically well-positioned for green hyd...
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