“The thought of making a life change can be so intimidating that even though you want to be the master of your own destiny you’ll end up doing nothing or settling for less than you deserve simply because you’re so afraid of that change.” This according to Catherine Pratt of Life with Confidence. To understand how change is actually an opportunity …
“Fall in love with the problems because finding a solution to a problem is innovation, and once you innovate, you create.” Driving innovation and using recycled items while they do, is what these two successful Namibia entrepreneurs are about. The two are, Aska Orlale and Taleni Matheus, the names behind M&O Designs which manufactures décor products using recycled materials, such …
“A company or a person will have significantly stunted growth and development if they don’t learn to embrace their mistakes.” Say the word failure and most people want to run, hide and most certainly avoid ever even starting, for fear of failure attaching itself to you. However, the most successful people in the world today will tell you that in …
You’ve gone to recruitment agencies, circled job vacancies in newspapers, you’ve called all you contacts, and your CV has been sent out personally, electronically and if you could you would’ve sent it spiritually as well. Then finally, you get the call, you’re not yet hired but you could be. The job interview is looming. CV (check), company research (check), mock …
We all have expectations when it comes to our salary, some realistic and others not. While most people will argue that salaries are something people are never satisfied with, without a clear approach to how you negotiate your salary with your employer, you run the risk of under selling yourself. Coen Welsh, a Namibian Industrial Psychologist, prepared a guide to better …
Business savvy Rachel Kalipi is an entrepreneur in the truest sense of the word. Her approach to the business of Mahangu Cookies shows the commercial potential that exists with this young Namibian woman. 99FM’s MYD Smart sat down with Rachel at her newly acquired factory space in Prosperital, Windhoek to chat about her dreams for the Mahangu Cookie and the business …
Namibian innovation is growing in leaps and bounds with inventors and scientists banding together to grow innovation in the country. One such example is that of Aron Hamukwaya, the Managing Director of National Software Engineering Academy, who has developed a digital game that aims to bring communities together and keep our cultural heritage alive. Aron’s invention was supported by the …
“Light travels faster than sound, so your appearance speaks volumes about you before you even say a word. So if you’re looking to succeed in a professional setting, it’s important to conciously dress for how you want to be perceived.” That’s according to Malulu Angula, Marketing Executive at My Republik clothing. We spoke to Angula about the importance of dressing well for …
Social media has become the market place of today’s generation. Not always to make purchases, as new research shows, but always to research intended purchases before making a buying decision. This is seeing the birth of a new type of entrepreneur, one that is seeking out the opportunities that see them able to birth their business without major capital investments. 99FM’s …
Nangula Uaandja is an inspirational Namibian and the country’s first black female chartered accountant. A highly awarded academic and a successful career woman, Nangula is the Country Senior Partner of PwC Namibia, with over 18 years’ experience in auditing. She was named as newsmaker of the year for 2002 by the Prime Minister of Namibia and offered the position of …