Category: Opinion
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…
Lessons for the Grade 12s of 2023
Kobus Maree The Grade 12 results have been announced, and important decisions are needed regarding the career journey ahead for high school graduates (and their families) – decisions that will have an important effect on your future career-life. This article…
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…