insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE: Insights into Investor Sentiment from Independent Business and Economics Researcher Josef Sheehama In a recent conversation, independent researcher, Josef Sheehama provided valuable perspectives on the crucial role of investor sentiment in shaping Namibia's economic landscape. With a focus on understanding why investors are pivotal to Namibia's development, Sheehama delved into the significance of investor perception and its impact on the country's attractiveness to potential investors. The Significance of Investor Sentiment Sheehama emphasized that investor sentiment serves as a critical indicator of a […] todayMay 6, 2024 18
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Insights from Independent Business And Economics Researcher Josef Sheehama: Impact of Otjikoto B2Gold Mine Retrenchments on the Economy In a recent discussion, Business And Economics Researcher, Josef Sheehama sheds light on the ramifications of the retrenchments at the Otjikoto B2Gold Mine in Namibia. Sheehama begins by acknowledging the adverse effects of the mine's decision to reduce its workforce, both through voluntary and compulsory measures, particularly concerning the open pit operations. He emphasizes the profound impact this move will have on the local community and the broader socioeconomic landscape. […] todayApril 22, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Economic Researcher Investigates High-Speed Railway Connection Feasibility and Impacts between Windhoek and Okahandja In a recent interview, Joseph Sheehama, a researcher in business and economics, provided his expert insights on a posible high-speed railway connection linking Windhoek to Okahandja and Windhoek to Rehoboth. Leveraging his expertise in economic development and infrastructure, Sheehama delved into the potential effects on employment, economic growth, and the overall feasibility of these ambitious projects. todayMarch 4, 2024 53
insert_link Namibia Informal Sector Vital to Agriculture: Emphasis on Financial Inclusion in Namibia’s Growing Economy As the nation places a growing emphasis on agriculture, a substantial segment of the informal sector actively participates in farming, cultivating diverse crops. In parallel, individuals are engaged in various crafts such as woodwork, pottery and weaving.Mr. Ebson Uanguta, former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Namibia, highlighted the crucial role of financial institutions, particularly banks, in promoting inclusivity during a recent event. Independent researcher Josef Sheehama provides insights into […] todayJanuary 29, 2024 47
insert_link Interview Transcripts Josef Sheehama on “Navigating the Year of Expectations: Insights into Namibia’s Economic Landscape” Our team recently spoke with Independent Economic And Business Researcher Joseph Sheehama. And what a great topic or shall we say topics we covered. Here's the full trnascript. In a recent radio interview, Mr. Joseph Sheehama, a prominent figure and commentator on Namibian affairs, shared valuable insights on various topics, including the upcoming general elections, the state of the nation's development, and the role of the informal sector. This article […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics SMEs are key to fighting unemployment and enhancing economic growth By Josef Kefas Sheehama SMEs play a crucial role in Namibia’s economic growth and development, especially when it comes to the creation of jobs which remains a significant problem across the country. The significance of the SME sectors in Namibia cannot be ignored as they provide livelihoods and incomes for a large population of the country, most of whom are self-employed of which more than half are women. The SME sector […] todayDecember 6, 2023 10
insert_link Opinion Pieces Namibia Tourism and Hospitality Industry Make Significant Strides By Josef Kefas Sheehama The tourism industry contributes about 10 percent to the global GDP. In Namibia, the contribution of tourism and hospitality to GDP was N$7, 7 billion or 3, 7% of nominal gross domestic product (GDP) and an indirect contribution of N$24, 8 billion, or 12, 0% of nominal GDP. Considering the tourist demographic, Europeans accounted for 64% in September, with Namibians at 18% and South Africans at […] todayNovember 14, 2023 14
insert_link Opinion Pieces Mid-Term Budget Review: Never too late to reform By Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibian Finance Minister, Mr Iipumbu Shiimi, delivered his 2023/2024 Mid-Term Budget speech on 31 October 2023, taking note of the achievements, challenges, and performances of State-Owned Enterprise (SOE). The Mid-Term Budget Review plays a critical role in the entire budgetary process because it sets the tone for the fiscal framework for the next main budget. The budget is the most important economic instrument of government, as […] todayNovember 1, 2023 4
insert_link Opinion Pieces Namibia to End Raw Materials Export: Driver Economic Growth and Job Creation By Josef Sheehama His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia, has declared that the era of exporting raw materials from Namibia is over. This statement was made by the President during his address at the EU-Namibia Business Forum in Brussels, Belgium. The Article 100 of Namibia's Constitution stated that” Land, water, and natural resources below and above the surface of the land and in the […] todayOctober 25, 2023 5