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 of consideration when considering the current strainContinue Reading
By Christopher Freygang The winds of change are flowing through the huge Namibian insurance industry, carrying with them a revolution fuelled by an unexpected ally: behavioural economics. The perception of insurance as a lifeless, uninteresting industry has changed; now, it reflects the liveliness of human behaviour and the complex interplayContinue Reading
Emilia Nghikembua, the chief executive officer of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and Presidential Economic Advisor, James Mnyupe, who is also the Green Hydrogen Commissioner have both been selected in the Choiseul100Africa ranking among young African leaders called to play a major role in the economic development ofContinue Reading
The Namibian Building Workers Pension (NBWPF), an umbrella fund for the construction sector, has said that it recognises the challenges faced by the construction sector and its impact on employers and employees. With the sector experiencing a significant downturn in recent years, many workers have faced job insecurity and aContinue Reading
By Noël Mouton In the realm of financial planning, there’s an aspect that often remains unexplored until it’s too late – the impact of funeral expenses on a family’s financial well-being. The subject is sombre, yet it is a reality that demands our attention. As thought leaders in the realmContinue Reading
By Lara Burger, country manager for TransUnion, Namibia While there’s not yet a measure of how many credit eligible consumers there are in Namibia, we estimate that just 360,000 of credit-eligible Namibian consumers are visible to banks and other financial service providers through credit bureaus. This means that that approximatelyContinue Reading
By Ndadhinitha Ndoroma In the ever-changing landscape of financial planning, the importance of life cover stands tall as a cornerstone of security and peace of mind. While life cover itself is a fundamental safeguard, the concept of tailoring it to one’s individual needs adds a layer of sophistication that canContinue Reading
Beyond nurturing graduates in diverse health-related disciplines, schools can greatly contribute to a country in numerous ways. The Hage Geingob campus, home to the Faculty of Health Sciences & Veterinary Medicine, has recently launched the “Green Initiative” programme, a global commitment to environmental responsibility. The faculty’s investment in electric vehiclesContinue Reading
Momentum Life Insurance LifeReturns®, is a pioneering digital screening solution poised to redefine life insurance underwriting and purchasing processes. This breakthrough integrates digital discounting mechanisms and a swift underwriting process, cementing Momentum Life Insurance as a forerunner in AI-driven insurance innovation. Harnessing the power of smartphone screening technology, LifeReturns® scansContinue Reading
By Sharon Kasote Workplace wellness programmes have become increasingly prevalent in organisations worldwide, and the Namibian market is no exception. Traditionally, the success of such initiatives has been measured solely in financial terms, focusing on their impact on the company’s bottom line. However, forward-thinking organisations are now recognising that theContinue Reading
