Category: Opinion
IUM Alumna Elina Kaimbi: IUM, My University
By: Stephanus Pombili For many young Namibians, choosing the right university is one of the most defining decisions of their academic and professional journey. For Elina Kaimbi, an IUM alumna, the decision was shaped by a desire for…
African Exporters Don’t Need More “Capacity Building”
By: Nohémie Mawaka African exporters don’t need more “capacity building.” We need shared cold storage, regional quality labs, and trade finance cooperatives. Here’s the blueprint. I’ve sat through enough donor-funded workshops on “building export capacity.” I stopped attending. They…
Unlocking Namibia’s Digital Future: e-Payments Empower Citizens Driving Economic Growth
By: Kehad Snydewel The digital economy is rapidly reshaping how nations connect to global markets, and Namibia is poised to take a significant leap forward. There are finally plans to enable local activation of PayPal accounts, support wallet-to-wallet transactions,…
A Tight-Knit Team Drives Business Turnaround
By: Christof Steenkamp When a business hits challenges, time matters, but so does teamwork. A struggling business cannot be turned around by one person alone. Whether the challenge is short-term cash flow pressure or more profound financial…
Do We Need a Tax System to Compel Non-Supportive Children?
By: Mathias Hangala Many parents continue to struggle to make ends meet, despite having worked tirelessly to raise and educate children who are now earning decent incomes. That said, several parents somewhat expect to be supported during…
Black Friday: A balancing act between opportunity and overspending
By: Selma Kaulinge Black Friday has become a fixture on Namibia’s retail calendar. It’s no longer just an imported concept, but a cultural and economic event shaping consumer behaviour across the country. For businesses, it is a…
Celebrating Growth, Impact, and Second Chances
By: Twamanguruka Nghidinwa Two years ago, I started a small youth initiative at Sikondo Green Scheme Irrigation Project with a big dream: to give hope and opportunity to young people who live in the surrounding villages of Sikondo….
In Conversation with Piyaa Frieda Johannes: A Proud IUM Alumna and Teacher by Profession in the Oshana Region
By: Stephanus Pombili Education remains one of the most transformative tools available to young people seeking to shape their futures. Among the many inspiring stories emerging from the International University of Management (IUM), the journey of Piyaa Frieda Johannes stands…
How African Nations Got Stuck With China
By: Andy Browne US President Donald Trump’s boycott of this past weekend’s G20 meeting in Johannesburg has been widely cast as a win for China, and for good reason: The US appears to be turning its back on…
What Must We Do With Rainwater?
By: Mathias Hangala The rainy season is upon us once again, and judging by early indications, we are likely to receive good rainfall this year. However, despite this positive outlook, there appears to be little to no…