insert_link Business / Economics Accidental managers: why people who are great at their job can fail when they get promoted Cary Cooper, University of Manchester There’s a saying that people don’t quit their job, they quit their boss. And poor management certainly has a lot to answer for in the UK workplace. A staggering 82% of new managers in the UK are what the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) calls “accidental managers”, according to a YouGov survey commissioned among 4,500 workers and managers in June, which has recently been published. Accidental […] today26 March, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Battling to make ends meet? Financial planning expert offers 5 tips on how to build your budget Bomikazi Zeka, University of Canberra Every day seems to bring new headlines about rising costs. In Nigeria, unions are threatening to strike amid soaring fuel prices; the country’s inflation rate hit 25% in August. The amount it costs to fill a food basket in South Africa keeps climbing. Ghanaians took to the streets of Accra in late September to protest about the cost of living. A recent study by the […] today26 March, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Fitch Ratings Rates Namibia’s Development Bank as Outlook Stable Opinion Piece, By Josef Kefas Sheehama Fitch Ratings has affirmed DBN's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at 'BB-' and it’s National Long-Term Rating at 'AA+. These credit ratings cover the widest range of credit risk factors and have no limitations. The Namibian Development Bank (DBN) is the country's flagship and largest policy bank, contributing to economic and social development. Its strategy is in line with national development […] today26 March, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Announcing Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis should have been simple. But the palace let it get out of hand By Victoria Fielding, University of Adelaide and Saira Ali, University of Adelaide The British royal family is famous for its carefully curated media image. That’s why it was a surprise to see them lose control of the narrative in the wake of what we now know is a serious health crisis befalling Catherine, Princess of Wales (or Kate Middleton as she’s popularly known). It is clear the […] today26 March, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Costly mistakes to avoid as a Namibian farmer By Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor: Crops & Poultry, Agribank Many livelihoods in Namibia rely directly or indirectly on agriculture and the products that reward the hardworking men and women who farm as a way of life. It is important to note that the journey of a farmer requires hard work, determination, dedication, and a sense of innovation. One must always be aware of common mistakes that are […] today26 March, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Authentic leadership – leading with heart, not ego Opinion Piece by Marlize Horn The idea of Authentic Leadership in the business world gained significant attention in the early 2000s when Bill George's book "Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value" was published. Although Authentic Leadership only became prominent over two decades ago, its principles align well with other leadership qualities, such as ethics and integrity. The essence of being an authentic leader is […] today18 March, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Social media influence audiences worldwide By Bank Windhoek’s Digital Marketing Specialist, Julian Mentzel Social media is present in almost every part of our everyday lives. It is a universal platform for entertainment, communication, and information sharing. With billions of users globally, social media sites like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Threads, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn provide various features to appeal to different audiences in the rapidly changing digital communication landscape. The […] today14 March, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces UN Rights Experts Make False Promises About Prostitution The essayist, an expert in human trafficking, writes that a guidance paper produced by a UN human rights group on eliminating discrimination against “sex workers” actually “advocates for policies that will endanger women and girls.” TONY WEBSTER/CREATIVE COMMONOpinion By Taina Bien-Aimé The United Nations working group on discrimination against women and girls published a paper last year that not only fails to address the widespread human rights violations caused by prostitution […] today14 March, 2024
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 […] today13 March, 2024
