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Opinion: Cultural Transmutation: Startling Youth Trends in Foreign Artistic & Cultural Adaptation
By:Sarah Anghuwo “The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness.”- Marcus Garvey As a youth, we adhere to the principle that capable leaders are chosen by the people, for the people. We take these words seriously, recognising that if the youth are dissatisfied with outcomes, they […]
Upskilling employees for the world of work where a Digital Academy forms a competitive advantage
By: Rochelle Freyer The World Economic Forum ranked Active Learning and Learning Strategies, Technology use, Monitoring, Control and Resilience, Stress tolerance, and Flexibility amongst the top 10 skills of 2025. This is fitting given the fact that the world of work is integrating and embracing technology and digital transformation in the form of Artificial Intelligence, […]
Reaction to Labour Minister (dated 28 June 2023, in The Villager)
By: John Saunderson I will dissect and respond to the article chronological order as far as possible. Before I go there, it begs to be said that the speech of the minister could not have come at a better time. This rhetoric by the minister in general attempts to picture the office of the Labour […]
Understanding the Context of Pensions in Namibia in 2023 – Part 3 B
By: Carmen Forster Retirement considerations The Income Tax Act, Act No 24 of 1981 (the ITA) indicates how retirement benefits are to be taxed when a member retires. Provident funds If the member is retiring from a provident fund, he/she may choose to receive up to one-third of his/her retirement benefit as a tax-free […]
The Economics of Local Music …musicians are economic heroes
By:Gabriel Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka After listening to Blossom’s classics today, I have decided to put some wild thoughts on local music, as a sector and an economic activity. Many of you did not believe Pretty Vibes (Yeezir ft Ms. Gideon) was a Namibian song, yet request it at every party. Music is not just art; it […]
Having A Financially Responsible Valentine’s Day
By: Mignon du Preez Valentine’s Day is a special day to celebrate love and affection, but it is also a suitable time to reflect on our finances. It is important to prioritise your finances and avoid overspending on Valentine’s Day. Instead, focus on creating meaningful and memorable experiences that do not put a strain on […]
Tower Resources To Raise Up To $6 Mln Via Share Placings
By: Staff writer Africa-focused energy company Tower Resources said it has completed an institutional placing of up to $6 million (N$102.4 million) from which proceeds will be used to fund work programme commitments for the company’s licenses in Namibia, South Africa and Cameroon. The public listed company completed an institutional placing to Energy Exploration Capital […]
Making financial resolutions work in 2023
Mignon du Preez It is incredible how many people make resolutions about getting themselves into shape when a new year begins. Very few of us, think about the ‘financial hangover’ that we are dragging into a new year and how much getting personal finances back in shape could benefit our lives. But, as in past […]
Unconventional Thoughts: The Flooding, Who is to blame, Engineers, Hydrologists or Town Planners?
By: Gabriel Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka The last year’s flooding of Wernihil Shopping Mall in the capital city got people questioning Engineers and the mighty city planning, furthermore the yearly flooding of the northern and eastern regions. Someone posted that “engineers should further their studies”. My question is what is the buzz, guys? Zambezi, Kavango, and central […]
The unconventional thoughts Are We Making a Mockery of Agriculture?
By:Gabriel Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka For the third quarter of 2022, the livestock and crop sub-sector, which made up the agricultural sector, managed only to contribute 3.4% and 0.4% to the country’s three months output. Mind you, the quarterly GDP was valued at N$35,5 billion. So now take your calculator and calculate the contribution of the agricultural […]