Today, development economics occupies a central place in the teaching of economics in many universities, and indeed, as Thirlwall (1994) rather succinctly puts it, no self-respecting economics faculty is without a development economics programme.
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Opinion – DA’s request to FBI an insult to SA law enforcement
Soliciting the assistance of an outside law enforcement agency does not sit well with me at all.
Opinion – Namibia teaching Botswana the sanctity of life by deeds
This article is a commentary on two Botswana citizens, who recently jumped the border into Namibia.
Opinion – Geingob’s legacy hallmarks gain global momentum
It is perhaps the appropriate timeline for our President to focus his attention on the legacy he will leave behind beyond 21 March 2025 when he leaves office.
Opinion – Revolutionising the minds of the oppressed
Frantz Fanon (originally from Martinique Island and later settled in Algeria) believed that violent revolution was the only means of ending colonial repression and cultural trauma in the Third World.
Opinion – Local is lekker … encourage local investors
Economic processes impact the lives and livelihoods of people, who frequently have little or no voice.
Know your civil servant – Being an immigration officer is a patriotic duty
Amukwelele is an immigration officer, with over two decades of service in the public sector, and prides himself on having served in almost all the departments within this ministry since he stepped into its corridors in May 1998.
Grootfontein councillors put differences aside… as town hatches plan to improve service delivery
Grootfontein local authority councillors and management this week put their differences aside to chart an effective public service delivery plan.
MVA conducts awareness on road safety
The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund this week conducted a public passenger road awareness campaign at the Rundu bus terminal.
Faulty wheelchair impedes graduate’s job hunting
Seeking employment is no easy task and requires one to visit numerous companies to drop off your CV and if you happen to score an interview, you will have to meet face to face with your respective employer.









