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Why gold belongs in the vault: Lessons for Namibia in a weaponized financial world
A quiet announcement with big implications By Lot Ndamanomhata When Bank of Namibia Deputy Governor Nicholas...
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A forgotten key becomes important only after the door closes
By Junias Erasmus Life often teaches us the value of things after we have lost them....
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You only ever deserved a Styrofoam Cup
On perks, titles, and the day the ceramic cup goes to someone else By Paulo Coelho...
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Rethinking unit economics in business
By Jacobine Nangolo When Individuals apply for funding, they often start with the big picture: “If...
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Borrowing beyond stigma
By Johannes Naikaku Borrowing decisions are rarely made in calm, comfortable moments. They usually sit at...
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Who is listening to the boy child?
By Al-bright Shigwedha Who was the boy child before society told him what a man should...
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Beyond the title: How PhD expertise can transform education in Namibia
By Dr Etuna Simon Namibia has invested significantly in developing highly qualified professionals, including academics and...
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Stop importing financial models: Namibia can design africa’s next funding instrument
By Nghuulili Martin Nambala When a young engineer in Ongwediva has a working prototype and a...
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The financial planning mistakes Namibians make in their 30s and 40s
By Bianca Schmidt A man plants two trees in his backyard. He waters one every day....
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Namibia has world class resources. Why don’t we have more world class companies?
By Arlindo Adriano Reading Ebbe Dommisse's book “Fortunes” left me with one recurring thought. The entrepreneurs...
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