Author: Tom Alweendo
Opinion: Politics of Ideas Over Personalities
By: Tom Alweendo This year, Namibians go to the polls to elect their next President and members of the National Assembly and political parties have already started to campaign. It’s my hope that as we campaign, we will…
Opinion: The Youth and Skills Development
By: Tom Alweendo Developing our domestic population’s skills makes our country more competitive in the global marketplace. The youth have the biggest advantage in skill development. This is because of the time they have. Skills development amongst the youth is…
Opinion: Key Points from the World Hydrogen Summit
By: Tom Alweendo We recently attended the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam which is a city in the Netherlands. In 2021 our late president Dr Hage G. Geingob embraced the vast opportunities that hydrogen would unlock for Namibia and his…
Opinion: Namibian Youth and the Polls
By: Tom Alweendo Voting shapes the direction of a country’s future more than anything else. And the youth of Namibia holds the most voting power because they make up 70% of the population. However, the majority of them aren’t motivated…
Opinion: The Oil and Gas Sector and Local Content Policy
Tom Alweendo Entrepreneurs have to play a key role in the development of this industry. In addition to that, it should be clear that the goal for these resources is to spread the wealth to all Namibians. In addition to…
Opinion: Namibian Entrepreneurs in the Oil and Gas Industry
Tom Alweendo Good policies and frameworks are necessary for the development of the oil and gas industry, but even more important is that: Namibian entrepreneurs play a role and get involved in developing this sector. I had the pleasure of…
Opinion: How to Find Great Mentors
By: Tom Alweendo Having great mentors fast-tracks your career and life goals. But most people have trouble finding one… This is an easy-follow 5-step method to finding great mentors in your life: Step 1: Be clear on your…
Opinion: Five Things to Consider for Local Entrepreneurs To Participate in the Development of the Oil & Gas Industry
By: Tom Alweendo Local entrepreneurs play a big role in the development of an industry. And it’s no different for oil and gas. Here are five things entrepreneurs should consider in order to effectively partake in this industry. …