Helena Mboti

Namibia’s oil discoveries have been a source of optimism for the future trajectory of the economy.

Yet with great excitement comes caution, as other countries’ experiences internationally, provide stark lessons on the double-edged sword of oil riches.

Namibia stands at a crossroads – with a choice between leveraging the potential windfalls sustainably or succumbing to the pitfalls that have crippled other resource-rich nations.

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