Tom Alweendo Local entrepreneurs play a big role in the development of an industry. And it’s no different for oil and gas. Here are five things entrepreneurs should consider in order to effectively partake in this industry. Prepare to participate: To ensure your involvement in this industry, you have to prepare thoroughly by acquiring […]
Adéle Prinsloo Life is a journey filled with unexpected turns. While we plan for the future, significant changes in our circumstances can occur – marriage, children, career advancements, or even health concerns. These milestones can leave our long-term insurance plans misaligned with our current needs. This is why we need to emphasise the importance of […]
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka In our economic analysis, we do injustice to one of the greatest seasons in Namibia that all farmers and many Namibians get to feast on affordable free nutritional food. That season is called Okufu in my vernacular, a season of harvest, when trees are producing fruit, and every fruit tree […]
By: Ashante Manetti Financial freedom. It’s a term that conjures up images of early retirement, dream vacations, and unshakeable security. But for Namibia’s millennial generation, this dream can often feel shrouded in uncertainty. With student loan burdens, a competitive job market, and a rising cost of living, achieving financial stability can seem like an uphill […]
By: Mignon du Preez Easter is coming, and again we find ourselves in a time for fresh starts and introspection about the things that really matter. However, did you realise that the custom of searching for Easter eggs may teach us a lot about handling our finances? Consider your financial objectives like valuables concealed behind […]
Thomas Barkley This is a hotly debated topic that often divides opinion, and I think every student thinks about this and asks, “why don’t they teach us about important topics, like how to make money and how to manage it? Or about how to manage time, how to be patient, critically thinking and […]
Stephanus Pombili While Namibia’s older generation perceives the country’s 34 years of independence as a significant milestone, the younger generation, born after 1989, questions the relevance of Independence Day amidst ongoing socio-economic challenges. In an independent Namibia, poverty, unemployment, inequality, landlessness, and homelessness persist, affecting millions of Namibians. The stark reality includes over […]
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama In his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) on March 14, President Nangolo Mbumba outlined a comprehensive economic implementation action plan, underscoring the government’s commitment to the Economic Recovery Plan. This plan signifies a crucial step towards restructuring the economy and charting a course for economic revitalisation. However, […]
Scott Sayce Ransomware attacks saw a sharp increase once again over the past year. AI and the increase in mobile-connected devices provide further areas of vulnerability for cybercriminals to exploit. Early detection can reduce the cost of breaches up to a thousandfold. Following two years of high but stable loss activity, 2023 saw a worrying […]
By: Joseph Jeremia, Gustav Shitaleni and Latifah Simataa In a poignant tribute to the late President Hage Geingob, we mourned the passing of a visionary leader whose words echoed with the depth of his compassion and the sincerity of his convictions. Through his speeches, President Geingob didn’t just articulate policies; he painted a […]