By Johann van Rooyen The end of the year is filled with frenzied shopping, Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and online shopping are the norm. Although in Namibia, most of us still go to physical shops, there is a shift to shopping online, the convenience alone is worth it.Continue Reading
By Ambassador Randy Berry “The United States is all in on Africa.” President Biden affirmed during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit last December. The future is Africa. On example is its youthful population: The median age on the continent is nineteen. By 2050, one in four people in the world willContinue Reading
By Kehad Snydewel Namibia’s Namibian Statistics Agency (NSA) recently embarked upon the National Housing Census across Namibia. This cannot have escaped anyone’s attention, and across the breadth and length of the Land of the Brave, every inhabitant is being counted. The data collected, collated, and analyzed will form the basisContinue Reading
By Joachim Komeheke The concept of sustainable development has evolved over the past decades. These changes are rooted in the global community’s numerous environmental and social awareness achievements. Namibia is an excellent example of how far we have come in driving sustainable development, particularly in ensuring the protection and conservationContinue Reading
By Mauriza Fredericks A health crisis can strike unexpectedly, putting a significant strain on not just our physical well-being but also our finances. Whether it’s a sudden illness, a medical emergency, or a global pandemic like the one we experienced in recent years, building financial immunity against an unforeseen healthContinue Reading
By Rebecca Haipinge The focus of this article is conflicts of interest arising in public procurement decision-making processes. According to the World Bank, Procurement Guidance on Conflict of Interest, 2020, conflict of interest affects, or can be perceived to affect, a person’s independence, objectivity, or impartiality. In terms of theContinue Reading
By Christoff Bauernschmitt In a world increasingly focused on sustainability and environmental responsibility, the concept of “green investing” has gained significant traction. It signifies a shift away from traditional investing techniques and towards a broader commitment to environmental and social well-being. Green investing is more than just a fad; it’sContinue Reading
Patty Karuaihe-Martin, the Managing Director of NamibRe has been nominated for the prestigious the AFRICA FINANCIAL INDUSTRY SUMMIT – AFIS Woman Leader Award 2023. This award celebrates trailblazing female leaders in the financial sector, honouring their remarkable achievements, vast responsibilities and unwavering commitment to advancing financial inclusion. Other nominees areContinue Reading
The African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony celebrated the remarkable achievements and pioneering efforts of leading professionals and organizations in Africa’s energy sector. Celebrating individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and impact in Africa, the 2023 AEC Lifetime Achievement Award recognized two leaders in Africa:Continue Reading
By Jacquiline Pack With the recent oil discoveries and plans to produce green hydrogen at competitive costs, accompanied by abundant wind and solar resources, Namibia’s future looks promising. To add to this, in a speech delivered on her behalf at the National Skills Competition hosted in Ongwediva in September 2023,Continue Reading
