Category: Opinion
The Power of the Mind in Corporate for 2024
By: Anton Westraadt Believe it or not, much of what we encounter within a corporate setup is influenced by our perspective. The initial thought we have sets the stage for how situations unfold. Leading a team requires keen attention to…
Remembering Doctor Selma ‘Gwanandjokwe’ Rainio
By: Kleopas Nghikefelwa As we gear up for the Christmas holiday, let me share a brief story about the pioneering journey of the first medical doctor to grace the Namibian medical field. On December 14, 1908, Dr. Selma Rainio arrived…
Project Management Is A Critical Role
By: Page Kashikuka The environment in which we live is created, enhanced, and maintained by civil engineers. Roads, trains, airports, bridges, harbours, dams, irrigation projects, power plants, and sewage systems are just a few examples of the infrastructure and building…
The Evolving Landscape of Public Relations in Namibia
By: Ilke Platt Exploring the innovative shifts in Namibia’s business and financial sectors through a public relations lens is an intriguing journey. Much has evolved in narrating success stories, transitioning from traditional perspectives to contemporary trends. The ongoing digital…
Political Hibernation Must End in Namibia
By: Concerned Citizen While I acknowledge this may be somewhat of a generalisation, it appears that many Namibians place an excessive amount of trust in our leaders. The habit of emerging only once every five years to vote, then…
Unconventional Thoughts: Is Our Population Too Small? Is It Limiting Our Economic Aspirations?
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka In my contribution to the economic discourse, there’s one aspect that leaves me conflicted. And that is the suggestion to increase our population/market size by encouraging people to have more children. The question about the size of…
Do Not Share Your Banking PINs Or OTPs With Anyone – Banks Included
By: Johnny Truter In the past, bank robbers were brazen. They used weapons and physical intimidation to instil fear into staff, security guards and any customers who were in the branch. Their timing was considered. They would strike on the…
Efficient Business Planning for Year-End Success
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The holiday season brings a myriad of demands, both personal and professional, making effective time management crucial. As December approaches, a proactive approach to business planning becomes paramount to ensure a seamless transition into the holiday…
Can I Borrow From My Pension?
By: Amos Kambonde The question of whether to borrow from one’s pension or not is one of the questions many members of pension funds ask regularly. Section 19(5) of the Pension Fund Act, 1956 (Act No. 24 of 1956) makes…
Unconventional Thoughts: Either We Innovate Like Thieves Or Continue Being Bullied
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Observing the descent of the Hercules Oil Rig into our waters to assess offshore wells triggers a cascade of thoughts within me. In this context, I would like to discuss how criminals and fraudsters have elevated their…