Author: Josef Kefas Sheehama
Governance: An Analysis of SOE Board Members Window Dressing
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama It’s time to have an uncomfortable conversation and be honest with each other. It is upsetting and sad to watch numerous scandals emerge in Namibia, particularly those involving State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in an array…
Unemployment Affects GDP Growth, Strains Economic Stability, And Disrupts Social Web
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia is one of Africa’s most resource-rich countries in terms of people and minerals alike. Namibia’s position, in my opinion, can be improved by changing the people’s mindset, which is characterised by a high level of…
To Unleash Namibia’s Potential, Prioritize Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Growth (Opinion)
By: Josef Sheehama The Namibian government relies heavily on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to drive competitiveness and inclusive growth. Closing the finance gap for MSMEs is crucial for improving productivity, fostering long-term growth, and creating better jobs. The…
IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY, NO COUNTRY IS TOO FAR FROM THE SHOCKWAVES OF WAR
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Geopolitical developments in the Middle East are expected to have a negative influence on market sentiment and the global economy if de-escalation efforts fail. Namibia is a part of the global village and trades with other…
US Tariffs Potentially Drive up Inflation, Stymie Economy, and Precipitate Recession
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia will be susceptible to this financial contagion in the short to medium term, but I disagree with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Namibia’s assessment that tariffs will have little immediate effect…
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…
Opinion: Namibia Needs Stronger Fiscal Discipline to Achieve Economic Prosperity by 2030
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The new administration must lead the mandatory fiscal adjustment process by significantly and publicly reducing the cost of governance while Namibians wait for the inauguration of a new President. This could involve eliminating redundant roles,…
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…
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…
Opinion: The Year of Expectations: Reflecting 2024 Economic State, Building Future Growth
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama As 2024 draws to a close, Namibia’s economic outlook demonstrates tenacity in the face of adversity. This year brought to light the challenges of restoring stability in a world that is changing quickly, from the…