By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka IN today’s Namibian political landscape, it’s evident that various local authorities are mired in political squabbles, suspensions, and delays in decision-making. Most of the squabbles we have witnessed are primarily based on political affiliation. Unfortunately, these squabbles are hampering the nation’s economic development and social progression. The repercussions of these political […]
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka OVER the past couple of years it seems there’s a growing competition to host seminars, symposia, conferences, and the like. Are we collectively striving to prove that we are taking action to address our economic challenges? This leads us to the important question: Are these events genuinely making a difference in reshaping […]
By:Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka THE discovery of oil in Namibia’s waters has ignited tremendous excitement both domestically and internationally, as the nation eagerly awaits the commercial appraisal of these wells. However, amid the buzz and enthusiasm surrounding this significant development, there is a noticeable absence of discourse regarding the crucial matter of oil refining. It’s high time […]
By:Jeronimo NghilunanyeKateya and KandjengokaMkwaanyoka Namibia’s high unemployment rate is a major concern, and entrepreneurship is often seen as a key solution to this problem. However, many Namibian entrepreneurs face challenges in accessing funding, which can hinder their ability to start and grow their businesses. The financing of MSME and startups in Namibia is a […]
By:Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka I have been around the country speaking and participating in various economic policy discussions, but one thing I didn’t do was speak to my younger siblings or cousins about economics and risk-taking. I want to say, that I am guilty of self-neglecting because they are part of me, and if I am to […]
By:Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka It is becoming more doubtful when policymakers and political leaders announce how impactful certain proposed investments are to the country. Especially when they come to a certain community and tell them to give up a piece of land, river, or forest to a particular investor or group for economic development. This is because […]
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyok Sometimes I really wish I could take a loudspeaker, and drive or walk around Government Park, State House, and also spend an hour in front of City of Windhoek offices and every municipality shouting ‘your perspective on the informal economy matters’. I will add that ‘informality is man-made’. I […]
By:Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Before I go further, I want to confess that I am from Oshakati, Okandjengedi pokeefe yatate Jesaya. I just want to pick a fight with the leadership in charge of my place of birth, the youth and economic facilitators there, and then myself. Colleagues, does anyone know what is happening in Oshakati, economically? […]
By: Kandjengo Kamkwaanyoka I am not going to denounce Tate Otto Nankudhu, Eliaser Tuhadeleni, or Tatekulu Kaxumba Kandolo’s contribution to my free speech at all. Nope, despite few details on their sacrifices, I just want you to hear me out. The history I learned in school didn’t say much about these great men and women. […]
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka – From Okwalondo with love It is delusional to say we know what the youth want if we never engage them. Just because your political party has two young people that you have assimilated does not give leaders some sort of wisdom to understand us. Pardon me, but I am irked by […]