Concerned Citizen   In the late 1800s, an American family, the Vanderbilts, amassed wealth that surpassed even the nation itself. Cornelius Vanderbilt, the patriarch, had built a fortune of $100 million (equivalent to $2.7 billion today) from a mere $100 loan he got from his mother. This man was a master investor because he […]

  By: Mignon du Preez Stakeholder involvement is becoming more and more prominent in the complex world of modern business; it’s a dynamic interaction that goes beyond boardrooms and spreadsheets. It’s an acknowledgment that companies are part of a web of relationships with different stakeholders and are not separate entities. This article highlights the significance […]

  By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka and Joseph Jeremia   Many Namibians, as well as people around the world, must be wondering what inflation is and what causes the monthly rapid rise in prices of goods and services. Every time you walk into a shop, the price of a particular good has gone up – but why? […]

  By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka   Do Namibians really gain any tangible benefits from relinquishing ownership of our natural resources and other properties to so-called foreign investors? Or are we trading our natural resources for jobs and meagre taxes? These questions have been bothering me, especially in the aftermath of the selling of the Erindi Game […]

  By: Sarah Anghuwo   Traveling is not only about seeing new places, but also about feeling new emotions. Art is the best way to express them. As we step into 2024, it becomes imperative to critically examine the dynamics of Namibia’s tourism industry, a crucial pillar of the nation’s economy primarily driven by its […]

By: Ndahafa Juju   In Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, ingratitude is defined as the forgetfulness of or poor return for kindness received. As we bid farewell to the festive season, a time when loved ones and family gather, we now find ourselves in January—a month encouraging us to share and support one another after the holiday celebrations. […]

By: Anton Westraadt Believe it or not, much of what we encounter within a corporate setup is influenced by our perspective. The initial thought we have sets the stage for how situations unfold. Leading a team requires keen attention to detail, ensuring employees operate at their optimal capacity within the organisation. The commencement of a […]

By: Page Kashikuka The environment in which we live is created, enhanced, and maintained by civil engineers. Roads, trains, airports, bridges, harbours, dams, irrigation projects, power plants, and sewage systems are just a few examples of the infrastructure and building structures they plan, design, and supervise during construction and upkeep. There are two main categories […]

By: Concerned Citizen   While I acknowledge this may be somewhat of a generalisation, it appears that many Namibians place an excessive amount of trust in our leaders. The habit of emerging only once every five years to vote, then reverting to political and economic hibernation until the next elections, requires discussion. This pattern deprives […]