Category: Opinion
Opinion: Bank of Namibia expected to cut repo rate by 25bps as inflation cools
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The Bank of Namibia is expected to cut its Repo Rate by 0.25 basis points today, which would bring its key lending rate to 7.50% and the prime rate to 11.25%. This means, Namibia…
Opinion: Political Reverence Will Be the End of Us
Concerned Citizen I am not particularly fond of soccer; at least my enthusiasm for the sport pales in comparison to that of most of my friends. What I find intriguing is how, during a football match, my friends…
Opinion: We Urgently Need Financially Literate Youth
By: Joseph Jeremia While Namibia boasts a decent number of literate youths proficient in reading and writing, there is a glaring gap when it comes to financial literacy among our young population. But what does it mean to…
Unconventional Thoughts: Ombike, the Neglected Village Commodity
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka There have been two occasions when I have gotten drunk. Surprisingly, it wasn’t from beer, whiskey, or wine, but from ombike. Specifically, ombike yeendunga, the traditional gin made predominantly from palm fruit among others. My…
Opinion: From Policy To Practice: Amplifying the Role of Art in National Progress
By: Sarah Anghuwo “In Africa, art is not just a reflection of life; it’s a catalyst for change, a catalyst for progress, and a catalyst for hope.” – Wangari Maathai As we reflect on the vibrant tapestry of Namibia’s…
Budget 2024-25 Expectations: Empowering Youth, Essential Services, Agriculture, and Tax Reform
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi is set to table the 2024-25 budget this month. The upcoming budget is not merely an annual financial statement but a crucial opportunity for the government to outline a roadmap…
Opinion: African Leaders Must Find Ways to Encourage Ongoing Oil and Gas Investments
By: Tom Alweendo As the 2023 U.N. Climate Change Conference, the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai drew to a close, the air was thick with determination among the 200 delegates. Acknowledging that the era of fossil…
Opinion: Trends for African telcos in 2024
By: Louis Avenant Africa’s vibrant telco sector is set for a bumper year in 2024 as it expands operations and broadens service offerings to meet the needs of an increasingly digital-savvy customer base. Industry projections estimate the African…
Black Gold: Boon, Boom or Bust?
Helena Mboti Namibia’s oil discoveries have been a source of optimism for the future trajectory of the economy. Yet with great excitement comes caution, as other countries’ experiences internationally, provide stark lessons on the double-edged sword of oil riches. Namibia…
Opinion: Driving Innovation Through Employee Creativity
By: Rikus Grobler Bottom-up innovation is all about flipping the traditional approach to innovation on its head. Instead of the big ideas coming from the top echelons of a company, they bubble up from the frontline employees. These are…