Category: Opinion
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…
Opinion: Being A Medical Doctor is Easier Than Becoming an Economist!!
By: Ogunkola Oluwadamilola, ACIA Hear me out before you come for me! Being an economist comes with a level of responsibility that often goes unspoken. It’s as if the weight of the world’s problems rest on your shoulders. In…
Opinion: How Embracing Conscious Leadership Can Create Positive and Sustainable Change
Ruan Bestbier Sustainability is the concept of meeting today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. It encourages a balanced approach to using resources, taking only what we need while preserving essential resources for…
Opinion: Could This Be the Right Time to Save Money?
By: Samuel Linyondi Personal finance spending studies found that November and December, filled with events like Black Friday, Christmas, and New Year’s celebrations, are peak months for spending. The post-holiday season in January and February is typically associated with…
Opinion: Many Namibians Still Keep Cash Under the Mattress
By: Elsie Kambala In a world increasingly driven by digital transactions, the comfort of cash remains a steadfast companion for many Namibians. About 67% of Namibian adults held a bank account in 2017, according to the World Bank. This…
High School Tours Can Inspire and Spark Innovation
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka My perspective on building the economy has evolved with every seminar, innovation session, and company visit I have attended. One of the key solutions to our country’s shortage of innovative enterprises and low-value-added industries is…
Opinion: Developing a Health Programme for Your Poultry Business
By: Hanks Saisai The success of any poultry production enterprise is significantly influenced by the health measures implemented by the farmer to ensure the continual safety of the bird enterprise. Many times, farmers without a health programme expose their…
The Basics: Drought Planning
By: Erastus Ngaruka The agricultural sector is fundamental to the sustenance of livelihoods in Namibia, however, it faces several challenges associated with climate change. The effects of climate change are evident as Namibian farmers have endured recurring unfavourable rainfall…
Opinion: Climate Change is Not a Lobbyist Plaything
By: Obeth M. Kandjoze Global warming and climate change are not merely the concerns of a few lobby groups, but rather serious threats to humanity’s livelihood, recognized by 196 countries, including Namibia. It is therefore regrettable to see Mr….