Category: Opinion
Welwitchia University: A Story of Women’s Excellence. Study at WU
By: Stephanus Pombili In a world where women were once systematically disadvantaged, Namibia reflects a broader African story of resilience, progress, and transformation. From the coastal city of Walvis Bay to the mountainous capital of Windhoek, from…
Namibia’s Beef Crossroads: Ship Live or Build Value?
By: Albertus Aochamub Namibia’s livestock sector finds itself at a familiar but critical crossroads. The emergence of live cattle exports to Mauritius, reportedly around 3,000 slaughter-ready animals every 40 days, has reignited a long-standing debate: should we prioritise immediate…
Namibia’s Oil: Mastering Our Resources for a Sovereign Future
By: Veronique Herman Namibia stands at the threshold of a transformative era. The recent, significant oil and gas discoveries in the Orange Basin have done more than identify vast natural resources; they have ignited a vital national conversation…
The Importance of Having an Organisational Structure in an Agribusiness
By: Hanks Saisai Numerous agribusinesses attribute their success to the acquisition of critical and effective human resources. It is through this key resource that many businesses have been able to thrive, break even, and build generational wealth. …
While Africa Watches War, the Real Divide is Digital
By: Glodine Makapela While global attention remains fixed on oil prices, missile strikes and geopolitical tension, a quieter but more consequential shift is underway. Beneath the surface of conflict, the systems that underpin the global economy — from…
When Policy Moves Slowly, Innovation Suffers: The Cost of Regulatory Delays in the 4IR Era
By: Augustinus M. Ngombe We often hear the world described in layers; first, second, and third. These labels usually point to economic strength or political stability. But there is another layer that is rarely discussed, yet deeply influential: mindset….
From Promise to Practice: Rethinking Namibia’s Jobs Conversation
By: Hopolang Phororo Almost every day, Namibia’s newspapers carry a story about jobs. One day it highlights youth empowerment initiatives, such as MTC’s 4Life programme. Another day it is a sobering reminder that more than 70% of…
Economic Dignity: The Youth Unemployment Case
By: Kandjengo kaMKwaanyoka Earlier this month, I went to Game, Bismarck Street. Approaching the store, I noticed a group of young people scrambling for shade in the parking lot, many of them holding files. Next to Steers…
Sunshine Private College (PTY) on a Phenomenal Growth Trajectory
By: Professor Jairos Kangira When Sunshine Private College (PTY) started in 2020, it was a small college comprising only 15 students enrolled for the Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Bachelor of Education Honours degree in Junior Primary, and Bachelor…
Namibia Must Reconsider Investing in a Refinery
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Almost every country in Southern Africa reportedly has 2 or 3 months of fuel supply left, with strategic conversations happening behind the scenes on how and where to secure added supplies. Namibia and Botswana are…