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With 40,000 SMEs powering Namibia’s economy, the 2026/27 budget presents an opportunity to embed SME voices into national tax policy. Dr. Steytler unpacks how a preferential 20% corporate tax rate and reduced compliance burden could transform SMEs from taxpayers into engines of inclusive growth.
Insight 4 · 2026 · NamibiaA N$2.50 petrol and N$4.00 diesel per litre increase is no mere technical adjustment — it is a national economic event. Dr. Steytler examines the ripple effects on transport, food, tourism, and vulnerable households, and outlines five practical steps Namibia can take to weather the storm.
Insight 6 · 2026 · KenyaFrom matatu fares in Nairobi to farmers in Eldoret, fuel price hikes hit Kenyan households hardest. Prof. Gesami argues that transparent communication, targeted vulnerability support, and accelerated investment in rail and alternative energy are the path to a more resilient Kenyan economy.
After Namibia’s blessed rains left roads riddled with potholes, N$500 million has been earmarked for repairs. Dr. Steytler makes the case for a Keynesian, grassroots-first approach — paying local unemployed Namibians to fix roads and empowering every local economy from a ‘pothole level’ up.
Insight 3 · 2025 · Southern AfricaPresidents Nandi-Ndaitwah and Boko have opened the door to a joint Namibia–Botswana oil refinery. Dr. Steytler weighs the economic, environmental, and geopolitical trade-offs — and argues that a proper feasibility study, not throw-away commentary, is what will move this bold idea forward.
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