Namibia’s financial market is poised for a significant transformation, with the introduction of the Central Securities Depository (CSD), a critical infrastructure approved by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) on 8 March 2024. As a cornerstone of modern financial systems, the CSD promises to revolutionise the issuance, settlement, safekeeping and corporate servicing of financial...
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,...
Namibian Women’s Day, observed on 10 December, serves as a solemn tribute to the courage and resilience demonstrated by Namibian women during the tragic 1959 massacre in Windhoek. On this day, women played a pivotal role in protesting the forced eviction of black communities from the Old Location. Despite violent repression, they remained at the...
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, unfolded against a backdrop of intensifying climate crises and mounting frustrations from least developed and developing nations. Although framed as a ‘Finance COP,’ the summit exposed the deep inequities in global climate governance, leaving vulnerable nations questioning the sincerity of wealthier countries’ commitments...
As South Africa becomes the first African country to preside over the Group of 20, it is befitting to outline one of the most important achievements of the Brazilian Presidency of the Group. On 18th November, at the opening of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva officially launched...
Sustainability is rapidly becoming a focal point in global business and policy conversations as companies recognise the necessity of balancing environmental, social, governance (ESG) and economic considerations. In Namibia, however, the integration of sustainability into business operations remains in its early stages, with varying levels of understanding and commitment. For many, sustainability is still viewed...
Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes once said “Forewarned is forearmed”. This phrase means prior knowledge of possible dangers, problems or situations gives one a tactical advantage to deal with it when you need to. A danger foreseen is half avoided. Those who know that something is coming are better prepared to face it than those...
It is hard to admit that the most important things in life will never be taught in school or told in a sermon. As much as they may seem obvious, one may never even contemplate or question anything except in the event of dreaded difficulty and painful experiences. It is mostly that time when we...
The country is putting more effort each year into combating gender-based violence (GBV) by introducing various approaches to arrest the issue. However, it is sad to learn that addressing GBV is made difficult by numerous men who have a resistant mentality, which is extremely weakening the effectiveness of the approaches needed to end GBV. Currently,...
Namibians are living in interesting times politically. The Electoral Commission of Namibia announced official Presidential and National Assembly election results that marked the start of a new era in the country’s body politics. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (NNN) won the presidential seat with 57.31%, making her the first democratically elected female president for the Republic of Namibia. ...