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....
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...
President Donald Trump’s executive orders serve as a wake-up call for African leaders, demanding that they put public service and economic development ahead of foreign aid and begging. The time has come for them to learn from these directives. To make sure that everyone feels appreciated and respected, every sovereign country should put in place...
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...
As 2024 draws to a close, Namibia’s economic outlook demonstrates tenacity in the face of adversity. This year brought to light the challenges of restoring stability in a world that is changing quickly, from the Bank of Namibia navigating rate cuts, to an imbalanced economic recovery and a reassessment of oil discovery, green hydrogen and...
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,...
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...
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...
As Namibia entered a democratic state in 1990, the constitution raised hopes for an inclusive society that would include people with disabilities by promising a better life for all Namibians. The law, ratified by 188 nations, including Namibia, was endorsed by the UN General Assembly in 2006 and now acts as a reference point for...
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...