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Hear from Hon. Willem Amutenya MP and Proud IUM Alumnus
By: Stephanus Pombili In the evolving landscape of higher education in Namibia, the contributions of private institutions have become increasingly significant. Among them, the International University of Management (IUM) stands out as a pioneering force in shaping visionary leaders,…
The Rise of Employee Relations: The Future Centre of Gravity in Human Capital Leadership
By: John Kangowa In the changing landscape of human capital management, one question is quietly reshaping boardroom conversations: Is Employee Relations (ER) destined to become the dominant HR leadership discipline of the future? For decades, ER was…
Govt Financing Needs to Increase to N$33.6 billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The gap (budget deficit) between the government’s planned expenditure and its expected revenue for the 2026 Financial Year is expected to widen from N$12.8 billion to N$15.8 billion. As a result, together with other financial…
President Appoints Task Forces for Economic Recovery, Health, and Housing
By: Loise Shiimi President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced her intention to appoint three task forces this week, focused on economic recovery, health, and housing, as part of the Namibia Public Private Forum (NPPF). This initiative…
Kamutjonga Community Raises Alarm on Human-Wildlife Conflict
By: Annakleta Haikera Last Friday, residents of Kamutjonga Village in Mukwe Constituency held a peaceful demonstration to highlight a surge in wildlife encounters. Over the past two months, two minors have tragically lost their lives to crocodile…
ECB Workshops to Deliberate Green Scheme Electricity Tariffs
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Electricity Control Board (ECB) will host workshops to engage the public, including the private sector, regarding the plight of electricity costs being experienced at various green schemes, which hampers production and food security. In an…
Windhoek Continues Kapana Festival Legacy
By: Mathias Hangala Windhoek Municipality continues to host its flagship Kapana Festival, marking another year of celebration for the local tradition. The festival was hosted last Friday, and it has now become an annual event. Speaking at the official opening,…
The Art of the Comeback: Leadership Lessons from Singapore
By: Mufaro Nesongano Something that has always amazed me is the remarkable comeback after a setback. As human beings, we tend to celebrate success stories more, for few people wish to be associated with failure. Yet those who have experienced…
Prosecute Financial Crimes to be De-Greylisted
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namibia’s chance to be delisted as a country susceptible to financial crimes – due to its fragile ability to detect and stop said crimes – hinges on proving that it can investigate and prosecute money…
RMB Report Points to Africa’s Growing Investment Potential
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Africa remains an attractive destination for long-term investment despite global uncertainty, according to RMB’s Where to Invest in Africa 2025/26 report released this week. The report, authored by RMB Chief Economist Isaah Mhlanga, outlines…