Category: Opinion
Why Some of Africa’s Most Promising Routes Still Have No Flights
Southern Africa Tourism Alliance Two of Sub-Saharan Africa’s strongest unserved routes still have no direct flight: Johannesburg to Mumbai, and Brussels to Cape Town. Both appear in the Airbus Exploring the Horizons study among high-demand corridors where…
Namibia’s Cybersecurity Numbers Are Encouraging – But Don’t Get Comfortable Yet
By: Tanya Hopker The recent announcement by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) that cyber threat events dropped by 47% and cyber vulnerabilities by 31% during the first quarter of 2026 is undoubtedly good news. Any reduction…
AI Adoption is Not At All What it Seems
By: Dwight Links Three developments on the uses of artificial intelligence (AI) and the proponents aiming to make it the epicentre of our lives were dealt major blows in the advertisement of what AI can be. Three court…
Planning Your Retirement: Decisions That Shape Your Income
By: Aimee Langford – Head of Actuarial at Alexforbes Many people spend time planning short-term decisions but give far less attention to retirement, even though the financial consequences are long lasting. As the football World Cup kicks…
The Power of an Enabling Ecosystem Part 2
Namibia Chamber of Commerce Ecosystem THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENTREPRENEURS One thing we have learned is that ideas are abundant. Every young person has an idea. The challenge is not ideas. The challenge is turning ideas into…
Hear From Our Products Who Are Now Proud Civil Servants
By: Stephanus Pombili Education remains one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives and empowering communities. At Welwitchia University (WU), the institution takes pride in producing graduates who are making meaningful contributions across various sectors of society….
Welwitchia University Outapi Campus: Bringing Quality Higher Education Closer to Home
By: Stephanus Pombili Welwitchia University continues to expand its footprint across Namibia, reaffirming its commitment to providing accessible, quality, and market-driven higher education. One of its most significant milestones has been the establishment of the Welwitchia University Outapi…
Regulatory Sandboxes: Unlocking Namibia’s Digital Future
By: Abraham Eita As the telecommunications, broadcasting and postal sector continues to evolve, driven by rapid technological changes, digital transformation, and increasing demand for connectivity, the role of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) remains pivotal…
Our Master’s Degree Programmes: Study With Us
By: Stephanus Pombili Welwitchia University has undergone remarkable growth and transformation over the years. From its humble beginnings as a health training centre, the institution has evolved into a fully-fledged university committed to providing quality higher education and…
Why Does a N$1 Million Car Get Paid off in 5 Years, but a N$1 million House Takes 20 to 30 Years?
Dr.Ester Kali The answer is simpler than most people think: affordability. A household doesn’t only need a house. It also needs transport, furniture, school fees, medical aid, insurance, food, and a dozen other things that don’t pause just…