insert_link Business / Economics The transformative power of employee engagement By Hilma Vilho, Organisational Effectiveness and Wellness Specialist, Old Mutual Namibia In the changing world of modern workplaces, one element stands out as a key to success: employee engagement. It is more than just a buzzword; it is a game changer with the power to transform organisations from within. Beyond the human resource manuals and performance indicators, deep reality organisations need to always remember is that […] todayMarch 13, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics Economic inclusion of people with disabilities cornerstone for Economic growth By Josef Kefas Sheehama It is indeed regrettable that people with disabilities continue to face exclusion from the economy. We are excluded from employment, skills training, education, and other critical areas of development. The latest reports indicated that 95% of people who have disabilities in the Kunene region are unemployed, while in the Khomas region, it is nearly 70% according to the Namibia Association for Wheelchair Users. […] todayMarch 13, 2024 9
insert_link Opinion Pieces As the air-raid sirens sound, I am studying Ukrainian culture with new fervour. I’m far from alone By Anastasiya Byesyedina, University of Sydney I’m an Australian-Ukrainian researcher and I moved back to Kyiv from Sydney in 2022 after the full-scale Russian invasion. My life in a war zone has given me the chance to witness firsthand Russia’s brutality and Ukraine’s limitless bravery. In late 2022, Russians began targeting critical infrastructure in major cities. Many residents were left without access to electricity, heat and water. My […] todayMarch 12, 2024 19
insert_link Opinion Pieces NIST-CSF 2.0 – A Namibian Pipedream or Reality? Opinion Piece, by Tyrone Nashandi The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has made significant changes to its popular Cybersecurity Framework (NIST-CSF). That will leave organizations mulling over how this affects their cybersecurity programs. More specifically, my favorite - the new "Govern" function. As a result, organizations having tirelessly identified gaps, may have to reanalyze their existing assessments and remediation activities to dissect the impact of the framework […] todayMarch 11, 2024 24
insert_link Business / Economics Women and finances in Namibia By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia As we celebrated international Women’s Day on 8 March 2024, a global day of celebrating the socio -economic achievements of women, while honouring the valuable contributions to society, it is important to reflect how far we have come. One aspect that remains important to note is that we still have a long way […] todayMarch 11, 2024 10
insert_link Africa Happy smiling African children: why school tourism in Zimbabwe shouldn’t be encouraged Children will often sing and dance for visiting tourists. Pascal Deloche/GODONG Kathleen Smithers, Charles Sturt University A large, air-conditioned bus draws up outside a school. Tourists, most from Europe and the US, disembark, cameras at the ready. Some have brought gifts: packages of pens and pencils. They distribute these to the children, who spontaneously begin singing and dancing. This scene and others like it play out in schools around the […] todayMarch 11, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Spotlighting employment opportunities in the agricultural sector By Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia still desperately needs to improve agricultural production systems and tackle the threats of climate change and uncertainty. Agriculture remains the backbone for sustained economic growth, to provide quality livelihoods, and high living standards for the population. The Agriculture, Land Reform, and Water Ministry have been allocated N$1.9 billion which is not sufficient. This includes N$50 million dedicated for land purchase to address the plight of […] todayMarch 6, 2024 29
insert_link Business / Economics Budget 2024-2025 Review: Building Resilience for Growth and Diversification By Josef Kefas Sheehama A number of controllable reforms must be implemented in addition to the macroeconomic framework. Prudent and credible monetary and fiscal policy, a sound financial system, and adherence to the law are the cornerstones of economic growth. To do this, bold measures must be taken to boost confidence, encourage investment and the creation of jobs, lessen economic inequality, and remove regulatory obstacles. First and foremost, I would […] todayMarch 4, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics Looking for your ‘calling’? What people get wrong when chasing meaningful work Searching for your ‘calling’ can be a source of joy – but also stress and distraction. Tom Werner/Stone via Getty Images Garrett Potts, University of South Florida As a professor, I’m fortunate to teach a course called World Religions for Healthcare Professionals that prepares students for the spiritual and ethical issues they may encounter in their careers. But the class often boils down to life’s big questions: What makes life […] todayMarch 3, 2024 5
