These observers were thus more bullish as regards the ability of nation states to retain their economic power going forward, consolidating this inter alia through strategic alliances in economic blocks6. In spite of these nuances, the common thread between the two views was that the underlying economic forces were seen as inevitable in the international (or global) domain.
SPEECH DELIVERED AT THE LETSHEGO BANK LAUNCH GALA EVENT  Mr. Ipumbu Shiimi Governor  25 July 2017  1  The Chairperson of Letshego Bank Namibia, Mr Shepherd, and fellow Directors, The Chief Executive Officer, Madam Ester Kali, Management, Staff and Stakeholders of Letshego Bank Namibia, Captains of Industry, Invited guests, Ladies and gentlemen,  1.