Category: Opinion
Opinion: Will You Win the Black Friday Deals?
By: João Bismarck It’s a warm November morning in Windhoek, and the streets are alive with anticipation. Some Namibians have saved diligently for the day, while others have sought assistance from financial institutions. Black Friday, the global shopping phenomenon, is…
Opinion: Namibia’s choice: Stability vs Radical Change
By: Johnathan Beukes Given Namibia’s increasing international importance, considering its strategic location, its standing in the region, and its potential newfound oil wealth, the southern African nation’s Presidential and National Assembly elections this week will be watched keenly across the…
Opinion: AI In Namibia’s Fight Against Money Laundering: The Silent Revolution
By: Karischa Schmidt Money Laundering If those two words do not get your heart racing, you are probably not paying enough attention. As countries scramble to tighten their defences, Namibia stands at a crossroads, harnessing the power of…
Opinion: Saga of C-Section Medical Aid Expenses in Namibia’s Private Sector
By: Gideon Kapuka In Namibia, a troubling trend in the private healthcare sector has come to light, raising serious questions about the ethics and motivations behind childbirth practices. Investigations have revealed that private hospitals are increasingly steering patients with…
Opinion: Reimaging Win-Win in Development: The Revolutionary Impact of China’s Modernisation Path on Africa
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama During China’s modernisation journey, the world community was confronted with opposing viewpoints on modernisation, development, and anti-globalisation movements. Concerning the direction of global socioeconomic growth, this intersection marks a turning point marked by complex…
Opinion: Trump’s Triumph to Benefit US Economy First, Then World Economy
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama It is crucial to remember that whether a Democrat or a Republican holds the White House tends to have little impact on American policy. Remember that President Trump will prioritise strengthening the U.S. economy…
Opinion: Estate planning: Expenses to be considered for a deceased estate
By: Letitia Du Plessis A deceased estate refers to the property and money left behind by a person after they passed on. A critical part of estate planning is ensuring that there is sufficient cash in your estate to…
Is It About How Big Your Flag and Rally Are Now? …a message to the more than 900,000 voters
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka It is disappointing that the strategy politicians seem to have chosen to reach out to voters nowadays is by way of displaying big flags, parades, musical dances, and useless songs. When will we actually communicate…
Opinion: Impact of Recent Amendments to Property Legislation, Interest Rate Cycle, and Property Market Outlook in Namibia
Bernard Minnaar Overview of Legislative Changes The Transfer Duty Act (2024) amendments, which primarily target residential property transactions, have increased the cost of transferring residential properties held in corporate entities by applying transfer duties to shares in companies and…
Opinion: Compliance in Namibia: Staying Ahead of Evolving Regulations and Securing a Strong Future
By: Melanie Meiring Namibia has recently been under increased scrutiny from the global community, with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey-listing it. There are some gaps in Namibia’s anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing measures. These areas must improve to…