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Opinion – The power of soft skills in workplaces
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Opinion – The power of soft skills in workplaces

Juliet Madamombe It is remarkable how rapidly job-seekers forget that qualifications alone areinsufficient to secure employment in a world where job-seekers are continuously clamouring for opportunities. In addition to degrees and certificates, there is an essential element of professional success that is frequently disregarded: soft skills. The efficient and effective completion of tasks, as well...

Opinion – Netumbo’s legitimacy is above board
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Opinion – Netumbo’s legitimacy is above board

Asser Ntinda  Of all the aspiring Swapo presidential hopefuls since Sam Nujoma ended his reign as president in 2007, none has attracted media, legal and political scrutiny as well as challenges as much as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. She was re-elected as Swapo vice president in November 2022, a position she has held since 2017.  In keeping...

Letter – Namibia needs different approach to structural economy shift
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Letter – Namibia needs different approach to structural economy shift

To attain Vision 2030, Namibia will need to adopt structural reforms that will increase economic growth, facilitate more labour-intensive growth by opening up the labour market, and address an expensive and generally ineffective system of education, training and skills. The government should support businesses in the manufacturing, construction, and agriculture sectors, among others, paying attention...

Opinion – Local content in oil and gas
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Opinion – Local content in oil and gas

Ndapwilapo Shimutwikeni Considering the recent oil and gas discoveries in Namibia, local content was a central focus at the recently- concluded 6th edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference, which was attended by over 750 delegates from 46 nations. In the oil and gas industry, local content refers to the development of local industries, a...