Author: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka
We Give Little Appreciation to the Street Vendors …their strategic role in enabling affordability and distribution
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka I used to work in Klein Windhoek near Hidas Centre. During my lunch hours, I’d walk to Hidas Centre to the various food and fruit vendors operating there. Depending on what I need for that…
Reshuffling, Conferences, Speeches, and Directives – But Where is the Growth?
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka From the presidential side of things, she has made all moves at the ministerial levels, given all sorts of speeches, and the Cabinet has also given some directives. The country is hosting endless conferences and seminars,…
We Cannot Pray Road Accidents Away
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Observations show that every time Namibia faces some sort of tragedy, Namibians of all calibres turn to the heavens and call for prayer sessions. The same is being observed after quite a deadly long-weekend….
Regulate to Enable Not to Stifle
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka If you live in the capital city, Windhoek, you will know that it only rains early in the morning when you need to go to work or school. It will stop around 9h00 and then…
Economic Dignity: The Youth Unemployment Case
By: Kandjengo kaMKwaanyoka Earlier this month, I went to Game, Bismarck Street. Approaching the store, I noticed a group of young people scrambling for shade in the parking lot, many of them holding files. Next to Steers…
Namibia Must Reconsider Investing in a Refinery
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Almost every country in Southern Africa reportedly has 2 or 3 months of fuel supply left, with strategic conversations happening behind the scenes on how and where to secure added supplies. Namibia and Botswana are…
The Mindset and Audacity of Those Making Economic Decisions Matters
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka The economic transformation and restructuring of the Namibian and African economies don’t hinge on foreign capital and mercies from the developed nations. Rather, it is the mindset and the audacity of those with…
Caution: Foreign Investment in Agriculture and Food Security
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka As the call to boost food security enhances, so has the call for foreign investment. However, there is one aspect of foreign investment that we need to diligently look at and take a stance: how…
I’ve Changed My Mind on AGOA…trading with the US Market is becoming too risky
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka The US leadership just announced that countries in business with Iran will face a 25% tariff on trade with the US. I have been following the US’ decisions since Mr. Trump took office for his second term…
May We Read More in 2026 … beyond the Bible
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka As we count down to 2026, I have one significant ask from the majority of you: Can we please read more about ourselves, policies, and African literature? We have to normalise reading beyond the…