Category: Opinion

The Paradoxical Effect of Trumponomics: Lesson for African Leaders
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama President Donald Trump’s executive orders serve as a wake-up call for African leaders, demanding that they put public service and economic development ahead of foreign aid and begging. The time has come for them to…

Afro Optimism
By: Ben Uugwanga Afro-optimism is a concept that describes the idea that Africa is progressing, even if at a different pace than the rest of the world. It’s often associated with young Africans who are looking to the future…

Driving into the Future: Is Namibia Ready for Electric Vehicles? Dr. Rauna Shipena
By: Dr Rauna Shipena The global transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum, with countries striving to align their transport systems with sustainability goals. Namibia, with its vast landscapes and unique energy mix, faces several challenges and opportunities…

The Rationale For Offering the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours Degree Over the Period of Five Years
By: Dr Marvin Awarab Questions have been raised in contemporary society about law graduates’ readiness to enter the market and offer credible solutions to society’s problems. From issues being raised around lawyers’ ability to engage with complex contemporary issues informed…

Opinion: Community Economic Decentralisation through Sustainable Development Projects
Jeronimo Kateya Khanna (2020) observes that global power dynamics are shifting, with nations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America gaining influence and challenging Western dominance. This tendency represents the growth of a multipolar world in which power is distributed across…

Building A Sustainable World Today For A Better Tomorrow
Pankratius Kondjamba Energy continues to be a key driver for global economic growth. Energy sparked the first industrial revolution in the 1760s and continued to play a fundamental role in the subsequent revolutions. This era was marked by the invention…

Unlocking Namibia’s Financial Potential: Transforming Investment Banking and Capital Markets for Global Relevance
Dr. Rauna Shipena Namibia’s Investment Banking and Capital Market: Bridging the Gap Between Local Potential and Global Practices Namibia’s financial landscape is characterised by its evolving investment banking and capital market, offering significant opportunities while facing unique…

Opinion: Early Signs of Financial Trouble
By: Eddie King Early signs of financial trouble often go unnoticed until they escalate into more severe issues. Recognising these signs can help individuals and small businesses take proactive steps to mitigate financial distress and avoid potential defaults. One…

Opinion: Mental Health Matters: Supporting Employees and Families After Tragedies at Namdia
Dr. Rauna Shipena Workplaces are meant to be spaces of growth, productivity, and safety. However, when tragedy strikes, such as the recent incidents at Namdia, one involving the tragic loss of a Protection Officer during a heist and another involving…

Opinion: World Bank Economic Initiatives Propel Namibia to Prosperity
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Implementing key long-term strategies, such as the National Development Plans (NDPs) and Harambee Prosperity Plans (HPPs), to advance Vision 2030 as a vehicle to industrialise the nation have made it imperative to accelerate Namibia’s…