Author: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka
We Are Economically and Ideologically Confused
By: Kandjengo kaMkwanyooka It puzzles me when Namibians challenge and scrutinise any tender allocated to fellow Namibians. I truly want to understand the ideological basis for such scrutiny: isn’t that what we want or have been yearning for? I…
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: Either We Innovate Like Thieves Or Continue Being Bullied
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Observing the descent of the Hercules Oil Rig into our waters to assess offshore wells triggers a cascade of thoughts within me. In this context, I would like to discuss how criminals and fraudsters have elevated their…
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…