Insights on trade policy, governance, youth development, and Namibia's future from the perspective of the Official Opposition's Chief Whip and Shadow Minister of International Relations and Trade.
For over three decades, Swapo has maintained a political monopoly over Namibian politics. As this dominance faces mounting challenges, Swapo stands at a critical crossroads between two distinct post-liberation paths: the democratic acceptance demonstrated by South Africa's ANC or the authoritarian entrenchment chosen by Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF.
High volume – low value. We are in business, but not in control. Namibia's trade quality is frankly substandard. We are stuck in a colonial export model, shipping raw diamonds, uranium and salt while importing finished goods. Our billion-dollar trade deficit tells the story: we are selling cheaply and buying at a high cost.
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