Category: Opinion
Namibia’s Grey List Exit: A Hidden Gem Ready for Global Investment
By: Oliver Scheidt and Dr John Steytler Namibia’s removal from the Grey List of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is far more than a regulatory milestone. It is an international endorsement of the country’s commitment to good…
The Future of Namibian Work Lies in Collaboration
By: Kehad Snydewel As artificial intelligence (AI) and automation continue to reshape the global economic landscape, a familiar anxiety has surfaced in Namibia. People worry that entry-level jobs will disappear. However, this economic evolution, driven by AI,…
Why Some of Africa’s Most Promising Routes Still Have No Flights
Southern Africa Tourism Alliance Two of Sub-Saharan Africa’s strongest unserved routes still have no direct flight: Johannesburg to Mumbai, and Brussels to Cape Town. Both appear in the Airbus Exploring the Horizons study among high-demand corridors where…
Namibia’s Cybersecurity Numbers Are Encouraging – But Don’t Get Comfortable Yet
By: Tanya Hopker The recent announcement by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) that cyber threat events dropped by 47% and cyber vulnerabilities by 31% during the first quarter of 2026 is undoubtedly good news. Any reduction…
AI Adoption is Not At All What it Seems
By: Dwight Links Three developments on the uses of artificial intelligence (AI) and the proponents aiming to make it the epicentre of our lives were dealt major blows in the advertisement of what AI can be. Three court…
Planning Your Retirement: Decisions That Shape Your Income
By: Aimee Langford – Head of Actuarial at Alexforbes Many people spend time planning short-term decisions but give far less attention to retirement, even though the financial consequences are long lasting. As the football World Cup kicks…
The Power of an Enabling Ecosystem Part 2
Namibia Chamber of Commerce Ecosystem THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENTREPRENEURS One thing we have learned is that ideas are abundant. Every young person has an idea. The challenge is not ideas. The challenge is turning ideas into…
Hear From Our Products Who Are Now Proud Civil Servants
By: Stephanus Pombili Education remains one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives and empowering communities. At Welwitchia University (WU), the institution takes pride in producing graduates who are making meaningful contributions across various sectors of society….
Welwitchia University Outapi Campus: Bringing Quality Higher Education Closer to Home
By: Stephanus Pombili Welwitchia University continues to expand its footprint across Namibia, reaffirming its commitment to providing accessible, quality, and market-driven higher education. One of its most significant milestones has been the establishment of the Welwitchia University Outapi…
Regulatory Sandboxes: Unlocking Namibia’s Digital Future
By: Abraham Eita As the telecommunications, broadcasting and postal sector continues to evolve, driven by rapid technological changes, digital transformation, and increasing demand for connectivity, the role of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) remains pivotal…