Category: Opinion
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…
The Jobpocalypse is Not Coming – It’s Already Here
By: Celeste Nangolo We used to talk about the future of work like it was something far away. Something our children would have to worry about. But let’s be honest: it’s already here. The jobpocalypse isn’t a distant storm…
“I Am a Proud IUM Alumna from Kavango East” – Kandunda Gellasius, Nkure-Nkuru Campus
By: Stephanus Pombili Pursuing higher education is not only a personal milestone, but also an investment into the future of communities that rely on trained professionals. For Kandunda Gellasius, a proud graduate of the International University…
Are We Getting There?
By: David Shoombe The recurring questions young Namibians ask at public and private sector engagements are: “What is in it for me? Am I part of the plan, or should I wait for another five years?”…
Hear from Hon. Willem Amutenya MP and Proud IUM Alumnus
By: Stephanus Pombili In the evolving landscape of higher education in Namibia, the contributions of private institutions have become increasingly significant. Among them, the International University of Management (IUM) stands out as a pioneering force in shaping visionary leaders,…
The Rise of Employee Relations: The Future Centre of Gravity in Human Capital Leadership
By: John Kangowa In the changing landscape of human capital management, one question is quietly reshaping boardroom conversations: Is Employee Relations (ER) destined to become the dominant HR leadership discipline of the future? For decades, ER was…
The Art of the Comeback: Leadership Lessons from Singapore
By: Mufaro Nesongano Something that has always amazed me is the remarkable comeback after a setback. As human beings, we tend to celebrate success stories more, for few people wish to be associated with failure. Yet those who have experienced…