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Global Economic Heading to Breakdown
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Israel war with Hamas heightens concerns about the global economy. These shocks have created uncertainty in the global political economy, weakening the world’s ability to recover from Covid- 19. This has generated new geopolitical tensions, exposed the fragility of the international relations system, […]
How to navigate the rising living expenses
By: Werner Afunde The writer Ryder Carrol wrote, “No matter how bleak or menacing a situation may appear, it does not entirely own us. It can’t take away our freedom to respond, or our power to take action.” This is an apt point when considering the current strain on consumers, which means all of […]
Exploring Namibia’s Oil Opportunity Beyond Discovery
By:Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka THE discovery of oil in Namibia’s waters has ignited tremendous excitement both domestically and internationally, as the nation eagerly awaits the commercial appraisal of these wells. However, amid the buzz and enthusiasm surrounding this significant development, there is a noticeable absence of discourse regarding the crucial matter of oil refining. It’s high time […]
Bridging the Funding Gap for Namibian MSMEs and Startups
By:Jeronimo NghilunanyeKateya and KandjengokaMkwaanyoka Namibia’s high unemployment rate is a major concern, and entrepreneurship is often seen as a key solution to this problem. However, many Namibian entrepreneurs face challenges in accessing funding, which can hinder their ability to start and grow their businesses. The financing of MSME and startups in Namibia is a […]
The Ukro-Poland: A Soured Relationship?
By: Frans Sinengela Before last Tuesday’s UN general assembly and the ban on Ukrainian grain imports by Hungary, Slovakia and Poland, Ukraine enjoyed a romantic political, military, financial as well as emotional support from its neighbour, Poland. Something Russia could only dream of. However, this romantic relationship became sour three to four months ago […]
The 4th Industrial Revolution in Namibia: A Call for Practicality
By: Nabot Uushona Writing this article presented a challenge due to the widespread use of 4th Industrial Revolution catchphrase by politicians and technocrats as it might be taken as a criticism. However, it is crucial for us to understand the challenges that may hinder the 4th Industrial Revolution from offering solutions to specific issues […]
A Case For The ‘Informal’ Economy
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyok Sometimes I really wish I could take a loudspeaker, and drive or walk around Government Park, State House, and also spend an hour in front of City of Windhoek offices and every municipality shouting ‘your perspective on the informal economy matters’. I will add that ‘informality is man-made’. I […]
BON Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged: What Does It Mean To Namibians?
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The annual inflation rate recorded for July 2023 was 4.50%, a steep decrease compared to 5.30% recorded in June 2023. Keeping the repo rate steady is particularly motivating for aspiring, first-time home buyers, whose appetite for home ownership remains consistent. The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has left its key interest rate […]
Unconventional Thoughts So What Do The Youth Want?
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka – From Okwalondo with love It is delusional to say we know what the youth want if we never engage them. Just because your political party has two young people that you have assimilated does not give leaders some sort of wisdom to understand us. Pardon me, but I am irked by […]
Opinion: Unfulfilled Promises Of Freedom
By: Modestus Kasoma My generation has a unique name widely referred to as the “born-free” generation. They were the first generation born free of colonialism, racism and apartheid. In theory, they have more opportunities than ever. However, this promise does not seem to have materialised. This story of broken promises will lead us right […]