Category: Opinion
How African Nations Got Stuck With China
By: Andy Browne US President Donald Trump’s boycott of this past weekend’s G20 meeting in Johannesburg has been widely cast as a win for China, and for good reason: The US appears to be turning its back on…
What Must We Do With Rainwater?
By: Mathias Hangala The rainy season is upon us once again, and judging by early indications, we are likely to receive good rainfall this year. However, despite this positive outlook, there appears to be little to no…
IUM: From Educating to Empowering – A University Dedicated to its People’s Future
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) has grown far beyond its identity as an academic institution. Today, it stands as a symbol of hope, empowerment, and social progress in Namibia. For many years, IUM…
Africa’s Data Revolution Must Drive Climate Finance Transparency
David Gowu Amid global climate negotiations, as we move closer to implementing the Baku to Belém Roadmap with COP30 being held this month, Africa finds itself at a critical juncture. The continent must not only secure its share…
Listen to IUM Ongwediva Campus Final-Year Students: What They Have to Say
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) remains one of Namibia’s most sought-after private institutions – an academic home that has nurtured, educated, empowered, and produced graduates who are now actively shaping the country’s economic…
SMEs Must Become Namibia’s Economic Engine
By: John Steytler, Former Economic Presidential Advisor Namibia is at the precipice. The numbers are stark, the trends alarming, and the urgency undeniable. According to Cirrus Capital’s Robert McGregor, the number of individuals identifying as employers decreased from approximately…
Know Your IUM Alumni – Namibian Civil Servants: Elikan Hamutenya in Oshana Region
By: Stephanus Pombili Elikan Hamutenya, a proud graduate of the International University of Management (IUM), stands as a shining example of perseverance, dedication, and professionalism in the Namibian civil service. Currently serving as a teacher in the…
Deciding Not To Decide: Preventing More Ministry of Finance Flip-Flops on PDMS
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The Ministry of Finance’s (MoF) handling of the Payroll Deduction Management System (PDMS) highlights the complexities of reforming financial structures that directly affect government employees. The decision to discontinue payroll deductions, later postponed until February 28,…
Statistical Literacy and the Ethics of (Not) Knowing
By: Samuel Samuel Ndungula Statistical literacy begins with the ability to recognise when you do not know. In data-driven environments, it is easy to be absorbed by sophisticated models, visualisations, and metrics. Yet the most skilled analysts are those…
Access to Market is Not Always Access to Retailer’s Shelf
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka I always go to AMTA when my masbanger are finished and sometimes to take advantage of their monthly combos, which include various fresh produce. Everything I buy there, I ask if it is harvested in Namibia, which…