Making A Better World - Milton Louw

Vision for Namibia My vision is to establish Namibia as a prosperous, equitable, and sustainable nation where every citizen enjoys economic empowerment, social justice, and access to critical services and opportunities. This vision is grounded in the principles of cooperative economics, digital inclusivity, and participatory governance, all aimed at fostering national development and social cohesion. Purpose This manifesto outlines the work programme for myself, as Executive President, and my team (Executive Cabinet) of ministers, ten chosen with practical business experience, and a further five chosen from elected parliamentarians. Core Values The Executive Cabinet of Namibia shall prioritise government employees by motivating them to excel at their tasks, empowering them with financial and political support, monitoring implementation and providing continuous feedback to Namibia's citizens. Economic Empowerment through Cooperative Models The foundation of my economic policy will b...

  In 1994, I was offered the job as the Namibian Delegate to the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation’s Investment Promotion Service in Paris, France. The Delegate of each country represented is responsible for:   investment promotion campaigns; project development; preparation of feasibility studies; management of programme budgets; and joint-venture project development. During this period, I had an opportunity to study and learn about the investment strategies of amongst others, Mauritius, China, India, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Algeria, Madagascar, Vietnam and Chile. Most of my colleagues were highly educated economists and were attached by their governments from planning or trade and industry ministries. Their experience and willingness to share were invaluable to me coming from a newly liberated country, and me personally having no qualifications in this field! They encouraged me to study Namibia's history and specifically the business strategies of...

  I bought my first M-net decoder in 1992 when my first born Mikaila was about a year old. The live broadcast was a Michael Jackson show from Romania. The aerial was not quite right so we would lose the signal and her mother would say, "Michael, Michael" while snapping her fingers until the picture would focus. Mikaila started copying her and whenever she wanted to watch tv (naturally a Michael Jackson movie) she would try and snap her fingers and say something that sounded like ""Michael, Michael". As Daddy's do - I promised to take her to meet Michael Jacskon. A few years later I was the MD for Hazy Investments and part of the World Economic Forum held in Windhoek. As the first Secretary of the EPZ Committee and knowing Barden International, I was part of the inviting committee - for Michael Jackson. The best part was that he would not attend unless he got the Presidential Suite - and guess who had booked that for his own guest - ME. So I convinced my bos...

Privacy laws are supposed to protect our personal information, but in reality, they often end up helping the rich more than the poor. This is especially true in countries like Namibia, where these laws can unintentionally create barriers that make it harder for poorer people to access opportunities for growth and development. Privacy in Namibia In Namibia, the Constitution protects your physical privacy, but protecting your personal data, like your name or address, needs specific laws. These include the Data Protection Act, Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, and the Freedom of Access to Information Act. While these laws are important, they mostly benefit people who already have access to the internet and digital services. For those who are less fortunate, these laws can actually make life harder. Information Access and Development Being able to access information is key to development. Public places like libraries and telecentres provide access to information an...

 Milton Louw's writings do not extensively cover the topic of abortion, but given his emphasis on social justice, national development, and sustainable growth, a campaign stance on abortion would likely focus on balanced, compassionate approaches that respect individual rights and promote public health. A possible approach for the campaign could be: 1. Healthcare Access and Education:    - Enhance comprehensive sexual education programs to reduce unwanted pregnancies.    - Improve access to healthcare services, including contraception and family planning resources. 2. Support Systems:    - Strengthen support for pregnant women, including prenatal care, financial assistance, and counseling services.    - Provide robust support for adoption services as an alternative to abortion. 3. Legal Framework:    - Engage in national dialogue to discuss the current legal status of abortion, considering public opinion and ethical perspectives. ...

For the regular readers of my blog you will recall my post  Law Society of Namibia leaks members details - June 2023 .   The Law Society of Namibia sent me a letter of demand to desist from unlawful acquisition and dissemination of private and confidential information of or relating to members of the Law Society of Namibia. First let us look at the events that brought about this demand:

 The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) advertised in daily newspapers for the position of Manager: Universal Fund on 25 July 2024. This has taken a long time (like many other issues at CRAN) but we hope that it will soon be operational. If we look at the history of CRAN, there are numerous issues that should have been dealt with by the Authority but never have been operationalised. Let us look at these issues that impact the lives, and pockets, of Namibian consumers Background The Communications Act 8 of 2009 established the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia to provide for the regulation of telecommunications services and networks, broadcasting, postal services and the use and allocation of radio spectrum. In the law it provides for, amongst others, the following: Universal Service Fund (Part 4); protection of consumers (Part 7); and a numbering plan that must require mobile number portability by all technology and service neutral licensees within t...