An opinion piece argues that appointing bureaucrats to manage state-owned enterprises has led to inefficiency and taxpayer bailouts across Africa and Namibia, and that public enterprises perform better when led by individuals with business-oriented mindsets rather than public servants focused on policy delivery.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that appointing bureaucrats to manage state-owned enterprises has led to inefficiency and taxpayer bailouts across Africa and Namibia, and that public enterprises perform better when led by individuals with business-oriented mindsets rather than public servants focused on policy delivery.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has set the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds before midnight—its closest point in 80 years—citing nuclear weapons, climate change, and artificial intelligence as mounting threats to humanity. The article uses the clock as a metaphor for business risk, urging entrepreneurs to heed warning signs and avoid ignoring financial red flags that precede failure.
30 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The 56th World Economic Forum opened in Davos this week with nearly 3,000 attendees, including 60 heads of state and government, focused on cooperation, growth and innovation. Africa's presence is being amplified through the Africa Collective Hub, which will highlight trade, investment and technology priorities, while the WEF announced plans to revive its Africa Summit in 2027 after a seven-year hiatus.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that while the AfCFTA establishes a framework for free movement of goods, services, people and capital across Africa, practical barriers—including visa restrictions between signatories, poor infrastructure, and bureaucratic obstacles—continue to hamper intra-continental trade and investment. The author contends that African nations must abandon siloed approaches and prioritize meaningful integration to compete globally.
9 January 2026 · The Namibian →