Author: David Shoombe
NIPAM Trains Journalists on State Protocol Affairs
By: David Shoombe The clashes between journalists, state protocols, and executive protection have been a challenge in the African media space, making it difficult for both sides to carry out their work effectively. In order to bridge this gap…
Oil and Gas Alone Won’t End Poverty, Work and Skills Needed
By: David Shoombe International companies have gathered in Namibia to explore strategic partnerships and position themselves to benefit from the country’s newly discovered offshore wealth. However, Namibians are busy contemplating how they will benefit. The fourth National Oil and…
SADC Tired of Exporting Raw Minerals
By: David Shoombe The Southern African Development Community (SADC) heads of state have collectively consented that the continued dependence on external developers and partners and the export of raw materials slow down regional economic integration and rob SADC…
Constitutional Lawyers Launch Law and AfCFTA Book
By: David Shoombe The African Network of Constitutional Lawyers, the University of Namibia, in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung has launched a 24-chapter book titled “Constitutionalism, Sustainable Economic Development and the African Continental Free Trade Area: Prospects…
SA Anti-immigrant Protests Test Namibia-SA Economic Linkages
By: David Shoombe The relationship between Namibia and South Africa, shaped by a shared history and deep economic interdependence, continues to strengthen and influence the economic affairs of both states and the livelihoods of their citizens, particularly in…
Economics Professor: Value Addition Possible with Oil, Other Minerals Remain a Challenge
By: David Shoombe Namibia’s domestic economic pressures have highlighted the need to accelerate value addition and ensure that the benefits of mineral resources reach the people through value extraction. Commenting on the recently concluded 13th Mining Expo…
Transforming Namibia’s Financial System Key to Oil and Gas Success
By: David Shoombe The former Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has cautioned Namibia’s financial system to adapt to the economic landscape to accommodate Namibian businesses in the oil and gas sector. Speaking at the Bank of Namibia’s Oil…
Namibia High Energy Cost: A burden to the National Energy Fund
By: David Shoombe In the first half of 2026, the National Energy Fund within the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy played a central role in shielding energy consumers from bearing the full impact of rising…
Raw Minerals Exploitation Fuels Conflicts – UN
By: David Shoombe The United Nations Security Council Meeting on Natural Resources Governance has taken a stand in stopping the exploration of raw materials and promoting local beneficiation. UN Chief António Guterres has stated that the growing…
Funding Gap in Statistics Weakens Informed Decision
By: David Shoombe In commemoration of Statistics Awareness Day, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and the Bank of Namibia (BoN), co-hosted an event highlighting the importance of statistics for national development. One of the key issues discussed by the…