Category: Opinion
Namibian Businesses Need an AI Rework Ledger Before Automation Scales
Dr. Gleb Tsipursky Namibia’s AI conversation is moving quickly from possibility to practice. The Villager has profiled local AI entrepreneurs and debated what automation means for the future of Namibian work. This month, the Namibia University of Science…
Your Journey to Becoming a Chartered Accountant Starts With Welwitchia University — 2027 Applications Are Now Open!
By: Stephanus Pombili Choosing where to study and, more importantly, what to study is often one of the most difficult decisions facing student(s) after completing Grade 12. With the changing demands of Namibia’s economy and the growing need…
The Child Behind the Smile: Why Namibia and Africa Must Listen Before They Label
By: Ridwan Oyenuga Across Namibia, conversations about children’s development often focus on education, discipline, safety, nutrition and preparation for employment. These priorities are essential. However, advocates working in youth wellbeing say another factor deserves equal attention: whether children feel heard…
Establishing an Institute for Africa’s AI Revolution
By: Kehad Snydewel There is a global technological transformation underway, with AI at its heart. Namibia is perfectly positioned to be a frontrunner if it plans wisely. With a large young demographic eager to engage with the global digital economy,…
Through my eyes: What Shanghai taught me
By: Hileni Inane As I sat in the audience watching my first ever acrobatic performance show at the Shanghai Circus World, one of the most talented performances I have seen by the way, I realised that the true…
Welwitchia University: Growing with Excellence Across Namibia!
By: Stephanus Pombili With six campuses nationwide, Welwitchia University is bringing quality higher education closer to aspiring students across Namibia. Whether you dream of becoming a healthcare professional, legal practitioner, business leader, educator, pharmacist, social worker, or researcher, your…
Who Knew if Musicians Would be the First to be Replaced by AI?
By Kandjengo kaMwaanyoka, an Economic Observer One of the fears we had of the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), was the loss of jobs. Many repetitive every day tasks are done by AI today, and for those who are not…
Ore In The Ground Is A Resource. Ore Processed Is An Economy
By: Kegan Strydom Every mining conversation in Namibia eventually arrives at the same aspiration: stop exporting rock, start exporting value. It’s the right instinct. Ore in the ground is a resource. Ore processed, certified, and sold at a premium…
Can Namibia Truly Industrialise Under SACU?
By: Gabriel Nghituwamata Haulyamayi The 9th SACU Summit in Cape Town offered ambitious rhetoric about regional industrialisation, but for Namibia, the gap between promise and reality has never been wider. When President Cyril Ramaphosa declared at the…
Namibia Requires Funds to Adopt Investment Policy Statements Under New Law
By: Frederick Muller New regulation places focus on transparency and member understanding WINDHOEK, 20 July 2026 – Retirement funds in Namibia are required to strengthen how they manage investments and communicate with members following the implementation of the Financial…