Author: Staff Writer
FIMA: A New Dawn for Consumer Protection and Financial Confidence in Namibia
On the 1st of May 2026, Namibia entered a new era in financial regulation with the commencement of the Financial Institutions and Markets Act, Act No. 2 of 2021 popularly known as (FIMA). More than just a new law,…
THE BROKEN CONTRACT: A Boiling Pot, a Rotating Elite, and the Death of Struggle Capital
By: John JP Lenga The image is difficult to shake. In Divundu, a woman is recovering from serious burns after a man kicked a pot of boiling porridge at her. In Okakarara, a 43-year-old woman was assaulted with chains….
Your Ambition must be bigger than your Background
By: Arminda Hepute When I found myself at Marlborough House in London, participating in the Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellowship, the opening session of the Leadership Immersion Week for the inaugural cohorts, I had to pause for a moment…
Nuclear power can meet Africa’s and AI’s energy demands
Their power and potential are sometimes more than the imagination can fathom. They inspire awe and wonder, fear and trepidation. They are as misunderstood as they are revered. And, as bedfellows, artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear energy might just…
Africa’s AI Challenge Is Not Technology, It Is Ecosystem Building
By: Roger Jantio Africa does not lack artificial-intelligence ideas. Across the continent, founders are building applications for agriculture, transport, healthcare, finance, logistics, education, trade, and public services. Universities are advancing research, governments and major companies are supporting pilots, and…
The Cost Curve Doesn’t Lie: Why Green Molecules Still Win
By: Marco Raffinetti Three years ago, Namibia was being talked about as the next great green energy frontier. A sparsely populated country with world-class sun and wind poised to become a green hydrogen superpower. Since then, the mood has…
The Financial Planning Mistakes Namibians Make in Their 30s and 40s
By: Bianca Schmidt A man plants two trees in his backyard. He waters one every day. The other, he tells himself he will get to ‘when things calm down’. Years pass. One tree grows quietly into something strong and…
Aquaculture in Namibia: A Strategic Pillar for Industrialization, Water Resource Development and Sustainable Economic Growth
By: Hiskia Asino Namibia’s pursuit of economic diversification and industrialization under the leadership of President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah presents a timely opportunity to unlock the full potential of the country’s natural resources. While recent discoveries in the mining, oil…
Unlocking Market Opportunities for Small-Scale Miners: Strengthening Namibia’s Rural Economy
By: Chris Movirongo Small-scale mining has long been recognised for its contribution to Namibia’s economy, yet its true potential extends far beyond mineral extraction. Across many rural communities, small-scale miners are entrepreneurs, employers, and providers whose work supports households…
An Interview with Mrs. Ndinelago Ndagwedha Wombulu: The Vision, Purpose and Journey of Wombulu Private School
Could you tell us about Wombulu Private School, its purpose, and the vision that underpins its establishment? Answer: Wombulu Private School (WPS) was founded in 2023 and is situated in Onakayale Village, approximately 2 kilometres from Outapi town centre…