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Opinion: Embrace the Festive Season with Financial Mindfulness
By: Wendy Naruses The festive season often comes with a double-edged sword of joy and financial strain. As we approach this special time, it’s worth reflecting on how we can embrace the season’s spirit of celebration without falling into…
Opinion: What Uranium One (Headspring Investments Rosatom) Means for Leonardville
By: Anton Geinub The Uranium One Group, a Russian company, is currently in the exploration phase for uranium mining in Leonardville, situated in the Omaheke Region. As the Chairperson of the Leonardville Youth Group and a young breadwinner for…
Opinion: Beyond Compliance: The Strategic Imperative of Sustainability in Business
Laina Likius Sustainability is rapidly becoming a focal point in global business and policy conversations as companies recognise the necessity of balancing environmental, social, governance (ESG), and economic considerations. In Namibia, however, the integration of sustainability into business operations remains…
Opinion: At Play in the Attention Economy
By: Pierre Mare – The Brand Guy Economics 101 taught me about supply and demand. The core idea is that when demand for a product increases and supply is limited, prices rise. When supply exceeds demand, prices drop. This is…
Opinion: Safeguard Yourself Against Festive Season Risks
By: Johannes Hesekiel The holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness, often spent in the company of close family and friends. However, this period also increases certain risks, such as theft and car accidents. To protect yourself,…
Opinion: Will You Win the Black Friday Deals?
By: João Bismarck It’s a warm November morning in Windhoek, and the streets are alive with anticipation. Some Namibians have saved diligently for the day, while others have sought assistance from financial institutions. Black Friday, the global shopping phenomenon, is…
Foreign Qualification Holders Urged to Seek Evaluation
By: Mathias Hangala The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) has called on holders of foreign qualifications in Namibia to have their credentials evaluated by the authority. NQA’s Corporate, Marketing, and Communications Manager, Lina Ndengu, made this appeal during the…
Opinion: Severance Pay and Government Employees
By: John Saunderson Severance payment to employees is regulated under Section 35 (1) of the Labour Act, 11 of 2007 (“the Act”). The Act sets out three specific instances when an employer must pay severance pay to…
Over 1.2 Million Namibians FaceSevere Food Insecurity
By: Hertha Ekandjo A recent report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) paints a grim picture of Namibia’s worsening drought crisis, projecting a sharp increase in food insecurity over the coming months. Currently, more than 38%…
AI Poses Risks to Humanity and Security, Warns Expert
By: Dwight Links Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents significant risks to humanity, including the potential for weaponization and loss of human control, according to Professor Anicia Pieters, CEO of the National Commission of Research, Science and Technology. Speaking on…