Category: Opinion
A Call for an Economic Reform and Revival Church
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka So, guess what? Last weekend, I made a rare move – I went to church on both Saturday and Sunday. Surprisingly, it was a beautiful experience, but don’t get your hopes up for Bible lessons;…
Financial Resilience: Strategies for Navigating Economic Uncertainty in the New Year
By: Jo-Ann van Wyk Stepping into a new year requires more than ordinary financial planning, especially in the ever-changing landscape of economic challenges. Financial resilience emerges as a systematic strategy to navigate unpredictable market dynamics, geopolitical developments, and…
Opinion: ‘I’ll Be Careful in 2024’, So Why Do I Need Insurance?
By: Martin Shaanika In 2024, the significance of securing comprehensive insurance coverage cannot be overstated. Insurance is not only about mere protection from unforeseen challenges, but it establishes a robust foundation, empowering individuals to navigate uncertainties confidently. A solid…
Opinion: Discovering a Fulfilling and Purpose-driven Professional Life
By: Celeste Nangolo A fulfilling and purpose-driven professional life is like a vibrant picture. It is a mix of feeling good, work goals, and personal dreams all scrambled together. The focus is on how setting meaningful goals, blending…
Opinion: Why Sustainability is Important for Business
By: Mignon du Preez The concept of business sustainability is no longer merely fashionable in today’s environment. Rather, it represents a fundamental change in the way we think about and conduct business. Today, businesses view success through a…
‘Any fool can make a fortune, but it takes a man of brains to hold onto it’
By: Concerned Citizen In the late 1800s, an American family, the Vanderbilts, amassed wealth that surpassed even the nation itself. Cornelius Vanderbilt, the patriarch, had built a fortune of $100 million (equivalent to $2.7 billion today) from a…
Unconventional Thoughts: Is Inflation the Real Monster, or Are We Just Not Producing Enough?
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka and Joseph Jeremia Many Namibians, as well as people around the world, must be wondering what inflation is and what causes the monthly rapid rise in prices of goods and services. Every time you walk into…
Opinion: The Importance of Stakeholder Management
By: Mignon du Preez Stakeholder involvement is becoming more and more prominent in the complex world of modern business; it’s a dynamic interaction that goes beyond boardrooms and spreadsheets. It’s an acknowledgment that companies are part of a web of…
We Must Be Selective and Intentional About Foreign Investments…and let us not exchange our natural resources for employment and taxes
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Do Namibians really gain any tangible benefits from relinquishing ownership of our natural resources and other properties to so-called foreign investors? Or are we trading our natural resources for jobs and meagre taxes? These questions have…
Opinion: Gratitude Goes a Long Way
By: Ndahafa Juju In Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, ingratitude is defined as the forgetfulness of or poor return for kindness received. As we bid farewell to the festive season, a time when loved ones and family gather, we now find ourselves…