Category: Opinion
Opinion: Filling your Cup: The Journey to Fulfilment
By: Marlize Horn I recently had the honour of sharing the stage with two phenomenal women I admire for their strength, resilience, and passion. We shared our thoughts and experiences with a group of women on the theme “Filling Your…
Opinion: Are Jobs Still Coming in Namibia?
By: Ludorf Iyambo As one observes the hope for employment fading from the young and old, the educated and uneducated alike, some of us are left to wonder, when are the jobs coming? According to data from the Ministry…
I Wish I Listened to My Mom
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Observing young Angolan children selling in the streets of Windhoek brings back memories of my upbringing in Oshakati and living with my mother. It reinforces my belief that my mother was a true entrepreneur. Growing up…
Opinion: On Owning Your Digital Footprint
By: Nahenda Matheus I started working in the digital space while I was still studying. I remember managing a couple of social media accounts and charging little to nothing because I was still a student and during that…
Opinion: The Oil and Gas Sector and Local Content Policy
Tom Alweendo Entrepreneurs have to play a key role in the development of this industry. In addition to that, it should be clear that the goal for these resources is to spread the wealth to all Namibians. In addition to…
Opinion: Fuel and Electricity Prices Hike Could Accelerate Inflation
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The surging costs of fuel and electricity in Namibia will undoubtedly pose challenges for all citizens, with the unemployed and lower-income individuals bearing the brunt of the burden. The impending hike in fuel prices,…
Opinion: Namibian Entrepreneurs in the Oil and Gas Industry
Tom Alweendo Good policies and frameworks are necessary for the development of the oil and gas industry, but even more important is that: Namibian entrepreneurs play a role and get involved in developing this sector. I had the pleasure of…
Opinion: Why Do We Need Debt?
By: Ludorf Iyambo I find myself pondering the nature of debt and its necessity. It’s a subject that weighs heavily on many Namibians, ensnared as they are in a cycle of indebtedness. Much of this debt, unfortunately, is…
Okufu Kwanyenga nOmbwa- The Feast of Summer Harvest
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka In our economic analysis, we do injustice to one of the greatest seasons in Namibia that all farmers and many Namibians get to feast on affordable free nutritional food. That season is called Okufu in…
Opinion: Financial Planning for Namibia’s Millennials
By: Ashante Manetti Financial freedom. It’s a term that conjures up images of early retirement, dream vacations, and unshakeable security. But for Namibia’s millennial generation, this dream can often feel shrouded in uncertainty. With student loan burdens, a competitive job…