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Financial literacy for the next generation: Preparing our youth for economic success
By: Joachim van Schalkwyk In an era of unparalleled financial complexity, where managing money has become a critical life skill, it is critical to ensure that the next generation is well-equipped to navigate the economic landscape. For good reason, the term “financial literacy” has gained popularity in recent years. It is the foundation upon which […]
Guarding Your Finances: Understanding and Combating Financial Fraud in the Digital Age
By: Maria Samahina In today’s digital age, where financial transactions and personal information are increasingly digitised, the risk of falling victim to financial fraud has grown exponentially. Letshego Bank Namibia encourages Namibian citizens to remain vigilant and stay informed about the various forms of fraud. This is essential to protect yourself, your loved ones, and […]
Unconventional Thoughts: Spend Drought Relief Millions on Water Infrastructure to De-risk Agriculture
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The occurrence of drought in our country seems like a biennial tradition. Yet, we remain unprepared to find lasting solutions for our agricultural sector. Each year, drought strikes, and we scramble to secure maize, Mahangu, fish, and cooking oil for our people. We resort to importing these essentials from other nations […]
It’s Hot Out There For a Vendor
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka They say you cannot truly understand something until you experience it firsthand. However, one doesn’t need to be a street vendor to grasp the challenging and precarious situation they endure in this relentless heat. From the bustling Havana 4-way intersection to the makeshift tuckshops constructed from second-hand materials on your street, […]
Revisiting Namibia’s Values and Justice System
By: Michael Saddam Amushelelo Unity, Liberty, and Justice. These are the principles inscribed on the Coat of Arms of our beloved Namibia. As a “born-free” child, I was taught our National Anthem and the colors of our flag, but I don’t recall ever being taught about these three fundamental principles. Recently, during my time in […]
The Importance of Political Literacy and the Right to Vote
By: Ludorf Iyambo As Namibia approaches the national elections in 2024, I have encountered numerous stakeholders working to enhance political education and literacy, particularly among young people. This is a critical effort to inform and educate young people about the significance of politics. In my observation and self-assessment, it appears that both young and older […]
Unconventional Thoughts Political Squabbles Are Hindering Economic Progress
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka IN today’s Namibian political landscape, it’s evident that various local authorities are mired in political squabbles, suspensions, and delays in decision-making. Most of the squabbles we have witnessed are primarily based on political affiliation. Unfortunately, these squabbles are hampering the nation’s economic development and social progression. The repercussions of these political […]
Too Many Seminars, Symposia, and Conferences: Are We Solving Problems or Just Talking?
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka OVER the past couple of years it seems there’s a growing competition to host seminars, symposia, conferences, and the like. Are we collectively striving to prove that we are taking action to address our economic challenges? This leads us to the important question: Are these events genuinely making a difference in reshaping […]
Legal identity for all: What can Madagascar learn from Namibia?
By:Ibrahim Elghandour Over the past decade, Namibia has built an efficient and accessible home-grown identity management system and achieved near-universal birth and death registration coverage (88% and 94%, respectively). In Madagascar, on the other hand, the coverage of birth registration has decreased from 80% in 2009 to 74% in 2021, diminishing access to critical health, […]
The Access to Information Act 8 of 2022: A Game Changer or Bureaucratic Hurdle?
By:Anthony Phiri In today’s digital age, the cliche “knowledge is power” resonates more than ever. But how equipped are our public sector institutions to meet the increasing demand for transparent and accessible information? The very inception of the Access to Information Act 8 of 2022 (ATI Act) accentuates this commitment to transparency. The Access to […]