The Namibian Premier League (NPL) stands at a pivotal moment in its history, with the opportunity to transform Namibian football by achieving full independence or autonomy, a model successfully adopted by leading leagues worldwide. By transitioning to an independent structure, the NPL can enhance self-sustainability, attract greater sponsorship, and elevate the competitiveness of Namibian football...
Union membership is not just a legacy of Namibia’s past—it is a living force for justice, dignity, and economic empowerment today. As Namibia continues to confront inequality, unemployment, and the pressures of a globalised economy, the role of trade unions remains as vital as ever. It can be argued that the foundations of the Namibian...
For many first-time investors, especially those with a limited income, building wealth can seem so out of reach. Many believe it takes a lot of money to start investing, making it something only wealthy people can do. Micro-investing tears down the barriers that come with traditional investing and helps more and more people grow their...
In the sphere of financial planning, few actions are as straightforward yet significant as routinely updating the beneficiaries of your retirement annuity (RA). This simple step ensures that your hard-earned assets are distributed in line with your wishes, offering peace of mind for you and security for your loved ones. Beneficiaries matter Life is ever-changing...
Many natural or juristic persons found themselves in a predicament when aggrieved by the conduct of the functionaries or institutions that infringe on their right to just administrative action. Such administrative conduct usually unravels in a form of a decision of public administrators. Think about a decision of a public body that affects a tender...
In this day and age, if you still find yourself simply marketing products or services, you are already behind. Consumer and buyer behaviours have shifted dramatically, making it more critical than ever to understand how people engage with what you offer. Clients today are not just buying products – they are paying for convenience, experience...
One of the wisest men who ever lived, King Solomon, maintains in the Holy Book that there is time for everything. In chapter 2 of his book, Ecclesiastes, he points out that there is a season to be born and a time to die. In the sixth verse, he continues that there is time to...
The recent treatment of president Hakainde Hichilema by the family of the late former president Edgar Lungu reportedly barring him from being close to the late president’s body marks a regrettable and deeply concerning episode in Zambia’s political and national life. Death, especially of a statesman, should be a moment of unity, reflection and dignity. ...
Burkina Faso is doing something powerful, something we in Namibia should have done a long time ago. They are formally integrating traditional medicine into their public healthcare system. Their National Health Policy now includes dedicated departments for traditional medicine in hospitals. It is a statement of pride in their identity and a practical step toward...
Background In 2015, the Namibian government introduced a transformative regulatory measure aimed at stimulating domestic economic development through long-term institutional capital. This was formally enacted through Regulation 13(5) of the Pension Funds Regulations. The regulation mandates that all registered pension funds allocate a minimum of 1.75% and up to a maximum of 3.5% of the...