Category: Opinion
Be Part of the 35% of AS Students in Rundu Choosing IUM in 2026
By: Stephanus Pombili The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. As the 2026 academic year approaches, statistics show that 35% of Grade 12 Advanced Subsidiary (AS) students in Rundu plan to enrol at the International University of…
Why You Should Enrol at IUM: A Student’s Perspective
By Stephanus Pombili For many young Namibians, choosing a university is one of the most important decisions of their lives. It is not only about where they will spend the next three or four years, but also about the…
Omaumbafano A Tukuka Pokati Kovanamapove Nepangelo MoDRC
By: Frans Sinengela Okaxwadi komuhanga keengudu dopakwaita haka ifanwa Congo River Alliance (AFC) Oka ti epangelo otali tauluka eenghendabala doku kaleka po ombili eshi la tukula oiponokela ya shoneka engudu dovanamapove, edi di kwetelwe komesho kongudu yashiivika nawa nedina M23,…
My Philosophy on Economic Analysis
By: Johann Els As I reflect on a career spanning decades in investment and economic research, I find myself returning to the same guiding principle: economic analysis must balance realism with perspective. Economics is not an exact science — it…
Oimaliwa Otu Ina, Ndele Katu Shii Oku Ilongifa
By: Frans Sinengela Elongifonai loimaliwa moivilo yetu kwalukeshe, olo tali ulike kutya mbooli otuna oimaliwa, oupyakadi otuhena eshivo loku ilongifa. Ngeenge owa kufa omhito ndele to ehene povanhu moivilo ihapu yOshiwambo kutya nee eefya, ile pamwe eehango, oto udu…
Why Every Property Investment Needs a Feasibility Study
By: Malakia Naholo Two people buy land in Windhoek. Investor A takes the time to do a feasibility study. They check the zoning rules, run the numbers, and use mapping tools to understand the area. They build a well-designed duplex…
Reimagining HR: From Legacy Systems to Purpose-Driven People Strategies
By: Bianca Muller Human resources (HR) has long been seen as the custodian of employee advocacy. In Western contexts, this often meant managing union relations and nurturing internal talent through structured development programmes. But in Africa, the HR journey has…
So Many Engagements, Consultations – I Hope We Are Engaging
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyooka Parliamentarians are all over the place, consulting and engaging – Swakopmund has been the hive of meetings for the past two months. Other governmental and non-governmental institutions are holding seminars/conferences, B2Bs, and all sorts of…
Exploring Namibia’s Economic Potential Through Mining (Thought Leadership)
By: Lukas Nanyemba Namibia’s mining sector is a cornerstone of its economy, contributing about 50% of merchandise exports and 12% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), driven by diamonds, uranium, gold, zinc, copper, lithium, and rare earth minerals. In 2024…
Financing Namibia’s Mining Future: Unlocking Unexpected Connections
By: JG van Graan As Namibia hosts the 2025 Mining Expo & Conference, the mining sector stands at a defining, yet exciting dawn. Long regarded as a pillar of the national economy, mining is now being reimagined as a catalyst…