Category: Opinion
IUM Graduates Continue to Secure Jobs as IUM Remains a Top Institution for Teachers to Further Their Studies
By: Stephanus Pombili Since its humble beginnings in 1994, the International University of Management (IUM) has continued to shape Namibia’s human capital and empower thousands of young professionals. Founded by Prof. David Richard Namwandi, IUM started with just…
AGOA Expiration: Pivotal Moment for Africa’s Economic Self-Reliance and Continental Prosperity
By: Jason Kasuto The expiration of the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) on September 30, 2025, signals a pivotal moment for Africa’s economic trajectory. Since its inception in 2000, AGOA has fuelled African aspirations by providing duty-free access to…
English and RME Sustaining an Oppressive Education
By: Efraim Shimbali The introduction of formal education in Namibia, particularly under colonial rule—first by Germany and later under the South African apartheid administration—was not designed to empower the indigenous population. Rather, it was strategically used as a…
Increasing Number of Learners in Kavango West to Enroll in IUM
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) continues to emerge as the preferred destination for higher education among Grade 11 and 12 learners in the Kavango West Region. Recent engagements with secondary schools in the…
Let Namibia’s Oil Discoveries Be a Blessing
By: John Steytler Namibia is on the cusp of a historic transformation with recent offshore oil discoveries; the country has the potential to become one of Africa’s major energy producers. In previous articles, wearing my economist’s hat, I spoke of…
It Often Begins With a Single Click
By: Tanya Hopker A staff member at a small business in Windhoek receives what looks like an urgent email from their bank. Within minutes, sensitive data is compromised—and the business is left scrambling to recover. Stories like this are becoming…
IUM Changing Lives and Reshaping Namibia’s Future
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) stands as one of Namibia’s most transformative institutions, dedicated to changing lives and reshaping the country’s socio-economic landscape through education, innovation, and leadership development. Since its establishment, IUM has defied…
Key Strategies for SMEs Lasting Financial Stability
By: Eddie King As the backbone of Namibia’s economy, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) fuel job creation and innovation and bring vital diversity to our markets. Effective financial management within these businesses is beneficial and essential for sustaining…
Namibia’s Economic Defence Mode in 2025
By: David Shoombe The founding fathers of the Namibian Constitution had a dream in mind to bring an end to Namibians’ struggles and end exploitation of all kinds, building a nation that is united, prosperous, having equal rights…
Know Your IUM Alumni Civil Servants
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) continues to prove its critics wrong by producing graduates who are not only employable, but also thriving in Namibia’s civil service. One shining example is Fimanekeni Pombili Phillipus,…