By: Mignon du Preez Easter is coming, and again we find ourselves in a time for fresh starts and introspection about the things that really matter. However, did you realise that the custom of searching for Easter eggs may teach us a lot about handling our finances? Consider your financial objectives like valuables concealed behind […]

  Thomas Barkley   This is a hotly debated topic that often divides opinion, and I think every student thinks about this and asks, “why don’t they teach us about important topics, like how to make money and how to manage it? Or about how to manage time, how to be patient, critically thinking and […]

  Stephanus Pombili   While Namibia’s older generation perceives the country’s 34 years of independence as a significant milestone, the younger generation, born after 1989, questions the relevance of Independence Day amidst ongoing socio-economic challenges. In an independent Namibia, poverty, unemployment, inequality, landlessness, and homelessness persist, affecting millions of Namibians. The stark reality includes over […]

  By: Josef Kefas Sheehama   In his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) on March 14, President Nangolo Mbumba outlined a comprehensive economic implementation action plan, underscoring the government’s commitment to the Economic Recovery Plan. This plan signifies a crucial step towards restructuring the economy and charting a course for economic revitalisation. However, […]

Scott Sayce Ransomware attacks saw a sharp increase once again over the past year. AI and the increase in mobile-connected devices provide further areas of vulnerability for cybercriminals to exploit. Early detection can reduce the cost of breaches up to a thousandfold. Following two years of high but stable loss activity, 2023 saw a worrying […]

  By: Joseph Jeremia, Gustav Shitaleni and Latifah Simataa   In a poignant tribute to the late President Hage Geingob, we mourned the passing of a visionary leader whose words echoed with the depth of his compassion and the sincerity of his convictions. Through his speeches, President Geingob didn’t just articulate policies; he painted a […]

  By: Ludorf Iyambo and Nghiinomenwa Erastus   Literature on leadership is influenced by cultural/traditional and modern understandings. In many African countries, indigenous leadership literature is shaped by traditional norms and practices, yet it also incorporates contemporary political theories, including those of capitalism. Despite these influences, three perspectives exists: those who believe leaders are born, […]

  By: Morna Ikosa There is an urgent call for action by all countries to adopt their national plans and strategies for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The United Nations Sustainable Development Report of 2023 stated that “Progress on more than 50% of targets of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) is weak and insufficient; […]

  By: Hilma Vilho In the changing world of modern workplaces, one element stands out as a key to success: employee engagement. It is more than just a buzzword; it is a game changer with the power to transform organisations from within. Beyond the human resource manuals and performance indicators, deep reality organisations need to […]