As the backbone of Namibia’s economy, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) fuel job creation and innovation and bring vital diversity to our markets. Effective financial management within these businesses is beneficial and essential for sustaining our economic health and resilience. Mastering the fundamentals of cash flow management, ensuring timely invoicing, and implementing strategic expense reduction...
The mushrooming of private nursing training institutions across Namibia has become one of the most heated debates in the National Assembly. Members of Parliament (MPs) accused regulators of failing to protect students and the country’s health system from exploitation. The debate intensified after Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) lawmaker Winnie Moongo tabled a motion in Parliament,...
As fate would have it, Sheehama passed on, on 05th and Kaujeua Junior on 07th September 2025. Death is by definition a ‘deconstruction,’ so how could we talk of ‘reconstruction’ through the death of these two prominent Namibian musicians? Both of them were ‘exile kids’ and their music was, to a large extent, shaped by...
Rudolf Geiseb Fencing of communal land will be something of the past, if the land bill before Parliament is passed in its current form. This will be a drastic move from current legislations that permits fencing on certain grounds. The 18-year-old draft Land Bill is a consolidation of the Agricultural (Commercial) Land Reform Act and...
Khomas regional governor, Sam Shafaiishuna Nujoma (SSN), emphasises that Namibia’s land reform programme should not be seen just as a land redistribution effort, but as a national initiative to boost productivity, generate jobs, and enhance food security. The Governor recently visited resettlement farms across Khomas region to engage local communities and learn about their challenges...
In many societies, men are taught from an early age to “be strong”, conceal their emotions and bear burdens without complaint. While resilience is valuable, the culture of silence around men’s mental health has become a silent killer. Across the globe, suicide rates among men remain alarmingly high, with men often more likely to take...
In the New Era newspaper, dated 20 March 2025, ‘A letter to Namibia’s first President’ has highlighted some urgent issues that former politicians failed to address, especially corruption management. The hope now rests with the new political landscape, whether it be the ruling party, “the mighty Swapo”, or opposition parties like AR, IPC, and others,...
Namibia is on the verge of a historic transformation with recent offshore oil discoveries. The country has the potential to become one of Africa’s leading energy producers. In previous articles, wearing my economist’s hat, I discussed the importance of avoiding the ‘resource curse’ and the Dutch disease. Many column inches have been filled by other...
Hilma Nalupe Veteran journalist Roland Routh is retiring after a decades-long career that took him from the trade union press to some of Namibia’s biggest newsrooms, leaving behind a legacy of sharp court reporting and storytelling that entertained and informed readers. Routh’s path to journalism began in an unlikely place; while working as a meat...
Strategic plans are the heartbeat of any ambitious organisation. But what separates a strategy that transforms lives from one that gathers dust on a shelf? The answer is simple: evidence. Strategic documents often promise transformation – new jobs, better services, stronger economies. Yet without the right systems to test, track, and adapt them, many strategies...