Namibia’s uncharted blue economy has a lot of potential

Namibia’s uncharted blue economy has a lot of potential

Opinion By Josef Kefas Sheehama Given the potential for the blue economy to generate a significant number of direct and indirect jobs, Namibia has a great chance for long-term economic growth and development. The NDP 5 interventions can also be utilized to realize Namibia's Vision 2030 aspirations of eradicating poverty, decreasing inequality, and fostering an inclusive economy. Namibia must revive, implement robust climate change mitigation strategies, […]

July 24, 2024 28

Opinion Pieces

Understanding Preservation Funds

A preservation fund is a savings vehicle into which you can transfer your retirement savings, from a retirement fund (pension or provident fund), with the aim of preserving funds for your financial well-being in retirement. This vehicle is primarily used when people resign or change jobs, which then becomes a tax-free transfer from your existing retirement fund into a preservation fund of your choice. Preservation can either be […]

July 22, 2024 7

Opinion Pieces

Common ways people become cyber threat targets

By Ms. Cornelia Shipindo, Manager: Cyber Security, Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) In today's digital era, the risk of cyber-attacks is a significant concern as bad actors aim to exploit vulnerabilities present in our online interactions. There are several ways in which individuals can inadvertently become targets for these threats, whether through negligence, lack of knowledge, or simply by oversight. Cybercriminals utilise a variety of tactics […]

July 17, 2024 7

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Health / Medical

Promoting Support Systems for Employees with Serious Illnesses

By Noreen Arangies, Communication Content Specialist, Capricorn Group The dark journey of adversity On 29 November 2021, I received devastating news from one of Namibia's top specialist physicians. He said, "Mrs Arangies, I am sorry to tell you that your bone marrow biopsy results reveal Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and unfortunately, Namibia lacks the necessary facilities and a haematologist to provide treatment." This […]

July 16, 2024 72 2

Opinion Pieces

Namibia Needs a Different Approach to Change the Structural Economy

Opinion Piece By Josef sheehama To attain V2030, Namibia will need to adopt structural reforms that will increase economic growth, facilitate more labor-intensive growth by opening up the labor market, and address an expensive and generally ineffective system of education, training, and skills. The government should support businesses in the manufacturing, construction, and agriculture sectors among others, paying attention to both the educated and the uneducated. As a […]

July 9, 2024 19

Opinion Pieces

Understanding Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

By Agnes Yeboah, Capricorn Group: Head Talent Investment & DEI There has been an increased importance and popularity on topics like unconscious bias, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), psychological safety, quiet quitting, and other social matters. This can be attributed to several interconnected factors, such as social awareness and activism, workplace dynamics, consumer expectations, social media, technology, and globalisation, just to mention a few. […]

July 8, 2024 9

Opinion Pieces

How Namibia continues to peak the interests of the investment world

By Stephen Baard, Wealth Manager, Old Mutual Wealth We often hear the term “you can love where you live, but you don’t have to invest there”. And for many years this might have felt like the reality for Namibian investors. Opportunities were not necessarily limited, but South African and offshore markets always attracted the type of attention that local markets lacked. There were several reasons for this, […]

July 5, 2024 31

Opinion Pieces

Cultivating Careers though Financial Planning in Namibia

By Ronny Shapumba, Development Manager, Personal Financial Advice, Old Mutual Namibia In today's ever-evolving economy, many individuals are on the lookout for careers that not only promise financial stability but also offer personal fulfilment and room for growth. One field that's been increasingly catching the eye of aspiring professionals in Namibia is financial planning. It's not just about numbers; it's about the potential to […]

July 3, 2024 30

Africa

South Africa’s new agricultural leadership should focus on getting things done, not designing new policies

By Wandile Sihlobo, Stellenbosch University South Africa’s primary agriculture sector accounts for nearly 3% of GDP and about 8% when considering the value of agro-processing. But it can contribute even more to economic growth that delivers benefits fairly across society and creates jobs. This can’t happen, however, if new policies and plans keep getting introduced. Fortunately, the views of the new agricultural minister, John Steenhuisen, may […]

July 3, 2024 29