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Author: Josef Kefas Sheehama (Josef Kefas Sheehama )

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Opinion – China’s unwavering stand
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Opinion – China’s unwavering stand

Given the current state of trade tensions, the executive orders imposed by the United States of America’s (USA) new administration are a wake-up call for the global community because they serve as a clear reminder that maintaining economic stability and growth in today’s interconnected world requires cooperation and respect for one another in trade policies....

Opinion – Can green hydrogen power Namibia’s economy?
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Opinion – Can green hydrogen power Namibia’s economy?

As an independent economic and business researcher who provides economic and business expertise pro gratis to the Namibian people and the global community, I frequently get questioned about the imminence of economic change in relation to green hydrogen.Furthermore, in my opinion, as a responsible professional, Green Hydrogen is a national project that needs the involvement...

Namibia’s 2025 economic expectations
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Namibia’s 2025 economic expectations

Achieving economic growth, development, reduction of the productivity gap, and improvement of resilience will require a thorough and accurate paradigm shift involving all important stakeholders and development agencies. Corruption, low productivity, subpar implementation, and poor performance by community leaders, such as certain government ministries, State-owned enterprises (SOEs), governors, councillors, and mayors, are some of the...

Opinion – Namibia’s economic performance under NNN
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Opinion – Namibia’s economic performance under NNN

As an independent economic and business researcher and board member of the African Council on Foreign Relations, I would like to celebrate Namibian history by extending my heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia’s first female president-in-waiting and, therefore, first female president of SADC. One must be familiar with Iceland’s first female president, Vigdís Finnbogadottir,...

Opinion – Maintain democracy, manage tensions, preserve investor confidence pre-, post-elections
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Opinion – Maintain democracy, manage tensions, preserve investor confidence pre-, post-elections

As an independent economic and business researcher, a board member of the African Council on Foreign Relations, a Pan-African think tank on economic affairs and a Namibian, let me start by wishing Namibians a peaceful election on 27 November when they will exercise their democratic rights. In a democracy, the redistribution of political power during...

Opinion – Reimaging win-win in development: China’s impact on Africa’s renaissance
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Opinion – Reimaging win-win in development: China’s impact on Africa’s renaissance

The Chinese embassy in Namibia nominated me to attend a seminar on Chinese Modernisation and African Development, which took place in the East China province of Anhui from 29 October to 6 November 2024. China’s successes in its modernisation At this pivotal moment, the world community is confronted with opposing viewpoints on modernisation, development and...

Opinion – Starlink’s local pros and cons 
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Opinion – Starlink’s local pros and cons 

Namibia continues to have historically low levels of development, but it can industrialise, pursue inclusive growth, and draw in investment by utilisingtechnological advancements.  Namibia intends to licence Starlink’s operations to become known as a country that has fully grasped the potential of technical advancement to improve its citizens’ lives and stimulate its economy. Starlink’s website...