insert_link Africa My parents are from two different African countries: study shows how this shapes identity More than a third of migration in sub-Saharan Africa happens within the continent. This mixing of people means that some children have parents of different national origins. Yet not enough is known about the lives of these children: how they form their identity and what impact migration has on them. The majority of research on second generation African immigrants focuses on understanding their experiences in the global north. Our research […] todayMarch 3, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics Exploring the future of digital transactional banking By Nedbank Namibia’s Head of Transactional Banking, Reginald Obaking The ongoing digital transformation has sparked several trends that have influenced the way Nedbank Namibia’s Corporate and Investing Banking (CIB) division revolutionises its solutions for businesses, corporations, and other large entities. CIB recognises the pivotal role of technology in transforming transactional banking services to enhance the overall client experience. ‘The fascinating way transactional banking continues to evolve day by day is […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 117
insert_link Opinion Pieces The Key to Security Council Reform Is Fewer Permanent Members, Not More The Security Council meeting on Dec. 8, 2023, on the war in Gaza. The author, a former United Nations under-secretary-general, proposes that amid the current intensified negotiations on Council reform, member states could “recognize that France and Britain no longer qualify geopolitically to be two of five permanent members of a post-colonial Council.” JOHN PENNEY/PASSBLUE By Ian Martin via PassBlue As the United Nations approaches its Summit of the Future in September, the […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Greylisting is not a Death Sentence By Josef Kefas Sheehama It's crucial to remember that greylisting does not have to define Namibia's economy, even though it frequently makes people feel more anxious. Namibia can continue engaging in Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). Namibia needs to make improvements to meet Financial Action Task Force (FATF) requirements in the areas of matter of concern. Our policymakers need to work together with FATF and get […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 20
insert_link 2 Lifestyle UNESCO World Mother Tongue Day By Vitalio Angula The World Bank report of 2022/2023 paints a gloomy picture of the state of education globally describing the world as being in a ‘global learning crisis’ with only 30 percent of children being able to read and write by the age of ten. “Only a third of ten year olds globally are estimated to be able to read and understand a simple story, the rest, around two-thirds […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 24 2
insert_link Business / Economics The role of preservation funds in shaping financial legacies By Ndadhi Ndoroma, General Manager: Personal Financial Advice, Old Mutual Namibia In the world of financial planning, the preservation of wealth stands as a vital component in establishing a durable financial legacy. With their strategic position, preservation funds emerge as prosperity guardians, guaranteeing future generations' financial well-being. This article will explore the critical function preservation funds play in preserving and transferring wealth. Preservation funds are essential to financial […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 4
insert_link Opinion Pieces Reflections on the economic legacy of his excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob By Josef Kefas Sheehama Today, Namibia mourns the loss of one of its most influential leaders. His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob, Namibia's 3rd president, 04 February 2024 at the age of 82. It is fair that we revisit His Excellency Dr. Hage G Geingob role in the economic governance of Namibia, particularly, some of the economic policies and programmes that laid the foundation for the […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics How politicians can draw fairer election districts − the same way parents make kids fairly split a piece of cake Unchecked, politicians are likely to try to grab as much electoral power as they can. Fabrice LEROUGE/ONOKY via Getty Images Benjamin Schneer, Harvard Kennedy School; Kevin DeLuca, Yale University, and Maxwell Palmer, Boston University Redistricting – the process of determining the boundaries of election districts in which people vote – is a key element of politics that has more of an effect than people might realize. One Republican political consultant […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics The essence of business transformation and strategy By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia Corporate transformation and strategy are more than simply buzzwords in the rapidly evolving corporate world; they are essential to long-term success. In addition to keeping up, those that understand the value of strategic planning and transformation also lead with an unwavering vision for greatness. Business transformation is a significant movement that fundamentally alters the […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 35
