Category: Opinion
IUM: Empowering Students for Global Impact and Social Change
By: Stephanus Pombili In a rapidly changing world where higher education must go beyond lectures and examinations, the International University of Management (IUM) has positioned itself as a transformative institution; one that empowers students not only academically, but…
Education Starts With a Safe Place to Sleep
By: Valontino James, Pozi Co-Founder Every year, thousands of young Namibians walk onto university campuses with the same mix of hope and nerves. They’re ready to study, ready to grow, and ready to build a future for…
IUM, A Community University: Thinking About Where to Study in 2026? IUM is the Answer!
By: Stephanus Pombili Choosing where to study is one of the most important decisions a young person or working professional will ever make. It is a decision that shapes careers, influences opportunities, and determines how prepared one will be to…
I’ve Changed My Mind on AGOA…trading with the US Market is becoming too risky
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka The US leadership just announced that countries in business with Iran will face a 25% tariff on trade with the US. I have been following the US’ decisions since Mr. Trump took office for his second term…
Why I Chose IUM: A Journey of Purpose, Service, and Professional Growth: Mrs. Frederika Amutse-Shigwedha.
Choosing the right university is one of the most critical decisions in a professional journey, particularly for individuals committed to public service and national development. For me, enrolling at the International University of Management (IUM) was not merely an…
The Issue of FIFA and Wars
By: Dwight Links At the time of writing this opinion piece, Greenland and possibly Iran were under threat from being exposed to American ‘democracy.’ Said democracy can be likened with the kind Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro experienced on 3 January…
Taxation Needs Representation, Especially for SMEs
By: John Steytler As we kick off the new year, an intense energy fills the halls of the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises. We find ourselves in the heart of “budget season,” that critical window where the Minister…
The Lost Generation: Why Namibia’s Youth Are Educated but Unemployed
By: Turimove K.Katjipo On a hot afternoon, Thomas, a 24‑year‑old graduate in logistics, scrolls through yet another list of unfilled positions, most requiring two to five years of experience. “I finished university with honors,” he says, voice tinged…
May We Read More in 2026 … beyond the Bible
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka As we count down to 2026, I have one significant ask from the majority of you: Can we please read more about ourselves, policies, and African literature? We have to normalise reading beyond the…
The Subsidised Education Concerns: Quality and Oversupply
By: David Shoombe In her maiden speech in Parliament, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made a proclamation of free tertiary education as of 2026 for all first-year students. This week, the Ministry of Education clarified who would qualify for…