Category: Opinion
Opinion: Inclusivity Depends on Skills and Access to Capital
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka The word “inclusivity” is often used by many who want to appear caring, but few offer practical solutions on how to achieve it. We can shout and give passionate speeches, but building an inclusive…
Opinion: Understanding the Aggregate Bond Index
By: Liaan Burger In uncertain times, markets can become highly volatile, leading investors to rather hold their funds in safer assets such as fixed-income instruments to protect their capital. In times of greater uncertainty, such as during war or financial…
Opinion: China-Africa Summit: Important Impulse Partnership, Security, and Economic Evolution
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The China-Africa Summit, held last week was attended by 53 Heads of States, with China announcing $51 billion in support to Africa over the next three years. This comprises investments in infrastructure, industrial development,…
Opinion: How To Ensure Child Online Protection In The Digital Age
By: Hilya Mhani In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, offering enormous opportunities for learning, connection, and entertainment. For children, the digital world opens doors to endless possibilities, from…
Growing BRICS Could Surpass the Economic Size of the G7
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama It is not surprising that the BRICS plus will usher in a new economic order if the group of seven (G7) does not pull up its shocks, as the group’s expansion presents new economic opportunities…
Opinion: Smoothed bonus funds – investing in uncertain times
By: Isaack Veii Global uncertainty has increased over the last 20 years or so, which means more than ever, global events impact investment markets. Whether it be political influence, war, outbreak of a pandemic, disruption in trade or supply of…
Opinion: The Critical Need to Protect Namibia’s Environment While Enabling its Socio-economic Development
By: Marco Raffinetti Namibia is one of the few countries in the world where the protection of the environment is enshrined in its highest law, the Constitution. This clear indicator shows how seriously the Namibian government takes the preservation…
Opinion: The Banking Sector Needs a Disruptor
By: Danny Meyer Is a supportive banker a contradiction in terms? Many entrepreneurs who have applied for business loans and other forms of funding support have often claimed this at consultative meetings and during mentorship sessions. An anecdote narrated by…
Why Mr Price Asks for Your Email and Other Email Marketing Takeaways
By: Nahenda Matheus I want to start this article with a definition from Google, because my community loves the phrase “just Google it” as a response to everything. According to Google, email marketing is “a form of direct marketing…
Opinion: Politics of Ideas Over Personalities
By: Tom Alweendo This year, Namibians go to the polls to elect their next President and members of the National Assembly and political parties have already started to campaign. It’s my hope that as we campaign, we will…