Leaving her job as an economist was one of the toughest decisions Valencia Katjipuka (VK) has ever made, but also one of the best, she says. She talks to The Namibian’s Walter Kariko (WK) about her journey as a certified…

Have you heard the excuses given by British people during the recent anti-immigration protests in the United Kingdom? One moment, a protester is lamenting the fact that immigrants are stealing their jobs. The next, someone’s proudly proclaiming their criminal record…

Financial results indicate that B2Gold’s Otjikoto Mine performed beyond expectations in the second quarter of this year. The mine produced 48 143 ounces of gold for just under approximately N$2,1 billion (US$112,894 million) in revenue. The financial results for the…

As a head of enterprise banking, I have had a front-row seat to oil and gas developments in Namibia. The opportunities are real and the oil discoveries, possibly amounting to billions of barrels, have the power to transform our nation.…

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Advisory Council (SEAC) is conducting its pre-election assessment in Namibia ahead of the 27 November national elections. The delegation will be in Namibia, engaging stakeholders from 29 July until 6 August. In an…

The Uukwambi Traditional Authority (UTA) says the sand-mining project at Onatshiku village is proving to be a lucrative venture for the local community. The village is situated at Okatana in the Oshana region. Authority spokesperson Othitukuti Kalimba, who is also…

The ‘Cinderella Goes to Prom’ initiative helps matric girls from underprivileged backgrounds to attend their matric farewells. Started in 2017, the initiative has so far helped 42 pupils and is looking to help eight more this year. “This initiative was…

… Director Nga Shares Her Journey Storyteller Ngamburiro Mutumbwa, better known as Nga, is making waves in Namibia’s entertainment scene with her skills in film and photography. Specialising in scriptwriting, directing, videography and photography, Nga aims to narrate captivating Namibian…

THIS week, Walter Kariko (WK) chats to chef Immanuel Kambata, better known as Chef Kambata (CK), about his passion for cooking. WK: Who is Immanuel Kambata outside of work? CK: I am a curious young man from Ongwediva who always…

Over time, the element of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues has developed into a crucial component of any soundly governed corporate. Nowadays, it is a medieval practice, amoral, and unsustainable for a business to prioritise only the bottom line…

The Namibian’s Walter Kariko (WK) recently sat down with Sanlam Namibia’s marketing and communications manager, Laurencia Prinzonsky (LP), about her career journey, influences and lessons. Prinzonsky has also recently been elected as the president of the Africa Insurance Women Association…

Michael Jandjee Ngutjinazo (MJN) believes that to start a business, you need to have a clear vision and a strong business plan, as well as invest time in understanding the market and the specific needs of your target customers. In…