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Opinion: Compliance in Namibia: Staying Ahead of Evolving Regulations and Securing a Strong Future
By: Melanie Meiring Namibia has recently been under increased scrutiny from the global community, with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey-listing it. There are some gaps in Namibia’s anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing measures. These areas must improve to…
Opinion: Being A Medical Doctor is Easier Than Becoming an Economist!!
By: Ogunkola Oluwadamilola, ACIA Hear me out before you come for me! Being an economist comes with a level of responsibility that often goes unspoken. It’s as if the weight of the world’s problems rest on your shoulders. In…
Opinion: How Embracing Conscious Leadership Can Create Positive and Sustainable Change
Ruan Bestbier Sustainability is the concept of meeting today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. It encourages a balanced approach to using resources, taking only what we need while preserving essential resources for…
Opinion: Could This Be the Right Time to Save Money?
By: Samuel Linyondi Personal finance spending studies found that November and December, filled with events like Black Friday, Christmas, and New Year’s celebrations, are peak months for spending. The post-holiday season in January and February is typically associated with…
Opinion: Many Namibians Still Keep Cash Under the Mattress
By: Elsie Kambala In a world increasingly driven by digital transactions, the comfort of cash remains a steadfast companion for many Namibians. About 67% of Namibian adults held a bank account in 2017, according to the World Bank. This…
Namibia to Vote on Ending Cuban Sanctions
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia, along with other United Nations member states, is set to vote today on a General Assembly resolution calling for the removal of U.S. sanctions on Cuba. The resolution, 78/7, urges an end to the economic,…
Namibia and China Partner to Boost Agriculture
By: Dolly Menas and Kavee Vezemburuka The government in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Chinese government has launched the second phase of the South-South Cooperation (SSC) Project aimed at addressing Namibia’s agricultural challenges…
Nine of 13 FATF Recommendations Partially Addressed … compulsory reporting to begin next month
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia has made notable strides in addressing the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylisting, having partially fulfilled nine of the 13 recommended actions in a voluntary progress report presented at the recent FATF plenary meeting…
Getting Sick in Namibia is a Costly Nightmare … the true cost of health in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Have you ever wondered what it truly costs to get sick in Namibia? Picture this: being admitted in ageing public health facilities like the Katutura, Onandjokwe or the Windhoek Central Hospital that are always struggling…
12 Ohangwena Schools Empowered with Textbooks
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus NamWater has provided textbooks worth N$240,701 to 12 schools in the Ohangwena region as part of its corporate social investment initiative. The books were handed over to the schools during a ceremony at Kaupumhote Nghituwamhata…