Category: Opinion
Namibia’s Economy is in the Middle of a Transformation
By: JG van Graan While nominal GDP rose to N$245.1 billion in 2024, the real growth rate slowed to 3.7%, down from 4.4% in the previous year. The slowdown has put a spotlight on Namibia’s heavy reliance on industries like…
Understanding the legal consequences of default
Understanding the legal consequences of financial default is essential for anyone managing personal or business-related debt. Default occurs when a debtor fails to meet the legal obligations of a loan, typically by not making the required payments. This failure can…
IUM Nkure-Nkuru Campus: From Behind a Bar to a State-of-the-Art Academic Powerhouse
By: Stephanus Pombili In the heart of Namibia’s Kavango West Region, a phenomenal story of transformation, resilience, and academic excellence continues to unfold one that exemplifies how visionary leadership, community aspirations, and unwavering dedication can turn the improbable into a…
The Refinery Conversation: Angola or Botswana
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Namibia and Zambia were offered stakes in the Lobito Refinery by Angola but the Namibian government has not made it public that they are interested or that they will buy a stake. However, it keeps chasing those…
From School Dropout to Graduate: How IUM Helped Me Reclaim My Dreams- Tulimo Frans IUM Alumni
By: Stephanus Pombili Fifteen (15) years ago, I found myself at a crossroads. Life’s unpredictable course led me to make the difficult decision to drop out of school. At the time, I believed that I had forfeited my dreams of…
The Struggles of the Unemployed Youth: A Call for Reform in Government Recruitment Practices
By: Hauwa Namukwambi As a recent graduate and a member of Namibia’s growing population of unemployed youth, I speak on behalf of countless young job seekers who face long-standing obstacles when applying for government vacancies. For years, the recruitment system…
Building An Oil Refinery Could Be a Fine Idea
By: John Steytler Economic collaboration between Namibia and Botswana has the potential to reshape the regional energy landscape. Recently, President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia and President Duma Boko of Botswana met to discuss critical economic initiatives. One of the…
A Force to Be Reckoned With – An Institution Dedicated to the Future of Its People
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) stands today not merely as an academic institution, but as a monumental symbol of vision, resilience, and transformative leadership. At the heart of this success story lies a name that deserves…
IUM Ongwediva Campus: From Nothing in 1999 to One of the Top Campuses
By: Stephanus Pombili There is a timeless adage that asserts: “Great things often have small beginnings.” This resonates profoundly with the extraordinary journey of the International University of Management (IUM) Ongwediva Campus, which has evolved from modest origins into…
Navigating the risks: How Namibia can safeguard its growing financial hub against cybercrime
By: Victor Ashikoto Namibia is rapidly emerging as one of Africa’s top financial hubs, attracting investors and strengthening its position in regional trade. According to the latest Africa Trade Barometer (ATB), Namibia is now the continent’s second most…