Category: Opinion
Application for the 2027 Academic Year at Welwitchia University School of Education Is Now Open!
By: Stephanus Pombili The future of education begins with well-trained, passionate, and innovative teachers. If you aspire to inspire young minds and contribute meaningfully to Namibia’s education sector, Welwitchia University School of Education invites you to apply for the…
2027 Applications Are Now Open at Welwitchia University: Explore the Faculty of Law and a Wide Range of Career-Focused Programmes
By: Stephanus Pombili Choosing the right university is one of the most important decisions a student can make. It is a decision that shapes careers, unlocks opportunities, and prepares graduates to become leaders in their respective professions. As 2027 …
What Does a 25-Basis-Point Increase Mean for Your Home and Car Loan?
By: Abraham Eita “Repo rate increased from 6.50% to 6.75%” was the headline on 17 June 2026. But what does that mean in practical terms for households financing a home or a vehicle? The repo rate is…
Namibia’s Grey List Exit: A Hidden Gem Ready for Global Investment
By: Oliver Scheidt, Founder and CEO, The Strategic Economy, and Dr John Steytler, Founder and Managing Director, R&J Steytler Consultants Namibia’s removal from the Grey List of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is far more than a…
Namibia’s Grey List Exit: A Hidden Gem Ready for Global Investment
By: Oliver Scheidt and Dr John Steytler Namibia’s removal from the Grey List of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is far more than a regulatory milestone. It is an international endorsement of the country’s commitment to good…
The Future of Namibian Work Lies in Collaboration
By: Kehad Snydewel As artificial intelligence (AI) and automation continue to reshape the global economic landscape, a familiar anxiety has surfaced in Namibia. People worry that entry-level jobs will disappear. However, this economic evolution, driven by AI,…
Why Some of Africa’s Most Promising Routes Still Have No Flights
Southern Africa Tourism Alliance Two of Sub-Saharan Africa’s strongest unserved routes still have no direct flight: Johannesburg to Mumbai, and Brussels to Cape Town. Both appear in the Airbus Exploring the Horizons study among high-demand corridors where…
Namibia’s Cybersecurity Numbers Are Encouraging – But Don’t Get Comfortable Yet
By: Tanya Hopker The recent announcement by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) that cyber threat events dropped by 47% and cyber vulnerabilities by 31% during the first quarter of 2026 is undoubtedly good news. Any reduction…
AI Adoption is Not At All What it Seems
By: Dwight Links Three developments on the uses of artificial intelligence (AI) and the proponents aiming to make it the epicentre of our lives were dealt major blows in the advertisement of what AI can be. Three court…
Planning Your Retirement: Decisions That Shape Your Income
By: Aimee Langford – Head of Actuarial at Alexforbes Many people spend time planning short-term decisions but give far less attention to retirement, even though the financial consequences are long lasting. As the football World Cup kicks…