Botswana has witnessed a seismic political shift. Last week, former president Mokgweetsi Masisi of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) conceded defeat following voting in the country’s 2024 parliamentary elections. It ended the BDP’s uninterrupted 58-year dominance of politics in the…

The Namibian government is under increasing pressure from some quarters to privatise the Meat Corporation of Namibia amid concerns over its financial instability. A recent report by Ombu Capital advocates privatisation to prevent the state-owned entity from collapsing. The report…

The announcement by minister of agriculture, water, and land reform Calle Schlettwein to move the veterinary cordon fence, also known as the red line, further north marks a crucial step in addressing historical injustices in Namibia’s agricultural sector. Implemented during…

The privatisation of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) is increasingly being presented as a solution to the challenges they face, particularly in Namibia. Proponents often argue that poor management and inefficiencies justify transferring state assets to private hands. However, this perspective overlooks…