Author: David Shoombe
Afreximbank Elevated by Global Credit Ratings
By: David Shoombe The 2026 Global Credit Ratings (GCR) have indicated an elevation of the Africa Import-Export Bank (Afreximbank) from “Rating Watch Evolving” to “Stable” via a revised outlook. The revised rating shows the resilience of domestic…
OMAs did not Budget for the Anti-Corruption Strategy
By: David Shoombe The evaluation of the implementation of Namibia’s National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan (NACSAP 2021-2025) has found that Offices, Ministries and Agencies (OMAs) did not budget for said implementation. According to independent evaluation consultant,…
International Conflicts Could Affect Namibia’s Development Goals
David Shoombe Namibian trade analysts indicate that Namibia’s national developmental priorities may be delayed as a result of the nation’s economic vulnerability to being affected by global conflicts. With the ongoing attacks of US-Israeli forces on Iran, the threat of…
US$16.61 Million Commitment to Boost African Food Security
By: David Shoombe The African Development Bank Group (AfDB), in partnership with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (ITTA), signed a US$16.61 million deal to promote climate resilience and food security in Africa. Through the agreement, the…
Back the Right Horse: Nuclear Energy or Stake in De Beers
By: David Shoombe With uranium exportation recorded as the best export commodity in Namibia in 2025, The Villager reached out to experts in the mining and economics fields to discuss the long-term sustainability of uranium. One of…
UN SG Says Africa Remains a Priority
By: David Shoombe The outgoing United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres, has encouraged the continued support of the partnership between African states and the United Nations. With that, he spoke to the need for increased investments in water…
Global Cocoa Price Decline Challenges Ivorian Farmers
By: David Shoombe Ivory Coast, the largest producer of cocoa in the world, accounting for up to 45% of global cocoa production, finds itself in a challenging predicament as farmers struggle to recover their investments due to declining…
Farming in Climate Change-Prone Environments Requires Collaboration
By: David Shoombe The completion of the N$164 million investment 5-year Climate Resilient Project by the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) has revealed that success and challenges vary from farmer to farmer. The Improving Rangeland and Ecosystem Management…
Namibia and its Southern Neighbours: 100 Years of Water Governance Disputes
By: David Shoombe Though some of Namibia’s most capable diplomats, such as the late Theo-Ben Gurirab, Hidipo Hamutenya, and Hage Geingob managed to find common ground with their counterparts from neighbouring nations, the developments around the Orange River remain…
Windhoek Informal Businesses Crippled by Credit in January
By: David Shoombe Although it contributes to about 26.5% of the national GDP, the informal economy faces numerous challenges, particularly in business operations. The economic structure of Windhoek is shaped by both the formal and informal sectors,…