Category: Opinion
The Pothole Economy: Filling People’s Pockets
By: John Steytler With the blessed rains we have had since the beginning of the year, we have been lucky as Namibians. The whole country has been generously soaked, and not a moment too soon. Our roads are the only…
Avoiding financial default for SMEs
By: Eddie King Preventing default is vital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that aim to maintain a healthy financial status and sustain long-term growth. The following are a few strategic approaches businesses can adopt to avoid financial distress: Business…
Using AI to win: A leader’s mindset in a less AI-receptive world
By: Gideon Amakali In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into business operations is no longer a futuristic concept but a present-day reality. However, the journey to harnessing AI’s full potential is often met with resistance, especially…
The Underpaid Civil Servants
By: Moses Valombola Nghinamwaami Imagine going to work every day and not being guaranteed a return home. Imagine having to sacrifice yourself every day whenever you put on your work clothes, every time you go in a house/building without knowing…
Effective Ways to Execute a Business Idea
By: Bianca Janse Van Vuuren Starting a business is more than just a way to earn an income, it is a journey of resilience, problem-solving, and community impact. In Namibia, where entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in job creation, small…
US tariffs will affect the competitiveness of Namibia’s exports
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The United States’ recent decision to impose sweeping 21% tariffs would negatively impact Namibia’s export earnings by disrupting established supply chains, decreasing the competitiveness of goods exported from Namibia to the US, and impairing Namibian beef…
Navigating the AI Hype Cycle: Namibia’s Proactive Path to Regional Leadership
By: Stantin Siebritz Throughout history, ground-breaking technologies have been heralded as revolutionary, promising to transform societies and economies. However, the journey from innovation to widespread adoption is often marked by inflated expectations, disillusionment, and eventual practical integration. The Gartner…
Are African Leaders Learning and Unlearning?
By: Kandjengo kaMkwanyoka A bunch of African countries are being punished for supplying the USA with goods and also for not procuring more from the USA. Echoes of cries are heard from all corners of the African countries as they…
Windhoek Potholes – The Greatest Economic Equaliser
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Windhoek has one of the highest economic disparities; from my assessment, almost everything is distributed unequally, or access is limited to a certain group of income levels. After the rainy season, an equaliser emerged which did not…
Building a Health First Culture
By: Wollen Nell Building a health-first culture in the workplace is no longer just about preventing physical injuries – it is about fostering an environment where overall wellbeing is prioritised. In industries like mining, where safety regulations have traditionally been…