Author: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka
I Wish I Listened to My Mom
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Observing young Angolan children selling in the streets of Windhoek brings back memories of my upbringing in Oshakati and living with my mother. It reinforces my belief that my mother was a true entrepreneur. Growing up…
Unconventional Thoughts: Let’s Assess the Impact of the Procurement Act on Namibia’s Economic Landscape
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka The primary responsibility of any government is to determine how to allocate its resources, particularly within the framework of the National Budget. In Namibia, one of the methods we have chosen for this allocation is the Public…
Unconventional Thoughts: Is the Cabinet Falling Short on Economic Transformation?
By: Kandjengo kaMkwwanyoka Cabinet is the highest decision-making authority in our nation, shaping the trajectory and pace of our economic and social advancement through its decision-making prowess. The pressing question is whether this assembly of individuals, appointed by the president,…
It’s Hot Out There For a Vendor
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka They say you cannot truly understand something until you experience it firsthand. However, one doesn’t need to be a street vendor to grasp the challenging and precarious situation they endure in this relentless heat. From the bustling…
Unconventional Thoughts: Political Squabbles Are Hindering Economic Progress
By: Kandjengoka Mkwaanyoka IN today’s Namibian political landscape, it’s evident that various local authorities are mired in political squabbles, suspensions, and delays in decision-making. Most of the squabbles we have witnessed are primarily based on political affiliation. Unfortunately, these squabbles…
Unconventional Thoughts – Too Many Seminars, Symposia, and Conferences: Are We Solving Problems or Just Talking?
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka OVER the past couple of years it seems there’s a growing competition to host seminars, symposia, conferences, and the like. Are we collectively striving to prove that we are taking action to address our economic challenges? This…
Exploring Namibia’s Oil Opportunity Beyond Discovery
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka THE discovery of oil in Namibia’s waters has ignited tremendous excitement both domestically and internationally, as the nation eagerly awaits the commercial appraisal of these wells. However, amid the buzz and enthusiasm surrounding this significant development,…
Bridging the Funding Gap for Namibian MSMEs and Startups
By: Jeronimo NghilunanyeKateya and KandjengokaMkwaanyoka Namibia’s high unemployment rate is a major concern, and entrepreneurship is often seen as a key solution to this problem. However, many Namibian entrepreneurs face challenges in accessing funding, which can hinder their ability…
Unconventional Thoughts: Are You Mentoring And Guiding Those Kids At Home
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka I have been around the country speaking and participating in various economic policy discussions, but one thing I didn’t do was speak to my younger siblings or cousins about economics and risk-taking. I want to say, that…
Communities Are Defensless To Unwanted Investment Without Information …are we hoarding information or is it just information asymmetry?
By:Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka It is becoming more doubtful when policymakers and political leaders announce how impactful certain proposed investments are to the country. Especially when they come to a certain community and tell them to give up a piece of land,…