Author: David Shoombe
Informal Economy Worth Around N$40 Billion
By: David Shoombe Despite challenges faced by street vendors, taxi drivers, salons, barber shops, domestic workers, and small online stores, the government and central bank consented that the Namibian economy cannot thrive without formalising the informal sector. Data…
Are We Getting There?
By: David Shoombe The recurring questions young Namibians ask at public and private sector engagements are: “What is in it for me? Am I part of the plan, or should I wait for another five years?”…
Zimbabwe Praised on its Economic Recovery
By: David Shoombe The International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised Zimbabwe for its macroeconomic stability due to improved agricultural and mining sector revenues and the tightening of its monetary policy. According to the IMF 2025 Article IV consultation…
Namibia’s Economic Defence Mode in 2025
By: David Shoombe The founding fathers of the Namibian Constitution had a dream in mind to bring an end to Namibians’ struggles and end exploitation of all kinds, building a nation that is united, prosperous, having equal rights…
Daures GH2 Breaks Ground for Fertiliser Plant
By: David Shoombe Daures Green Hydrogen project CEO, Jerome Namaseb, stated that Namibia will have a good opportunity to sell low carbon synthetic fertilisers in southern African states as only 7% of the 4.5 million tonnes consumed by the…
Reflection of the Namibia-China Diplomatic Relations
By: David Shoombe In a conversation with Eagle FM, the ambassador of China to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, has reflected on the Namibia-China relations for the past five years, saying a lot has been achieved through bilateral cooperation. He said that…
Shanghai Summit Seeks to Challenge Global Order
By: David Shoombe In addressing heads of state at the 25th heads of state council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the President of China, Xi Jinping, stated that reforms in global governance to tackle common challenges of all…
Road Accidents Reduce Namibia’s Human Capital
By: David Shoombe The morning of the 30th of August was marked with horror, as a head-on collision between vehicles carrying correctional service officials and police officials claimed the lives of 16 people on the road between Mariental and Kalkrand….
Youth Need More Time for National Fund Pilot Phase
By: David Shoombe Shaun Gariseb, a youth activist, has indicated that young people still need more time to ensure compliance with the requirements of the National Youth Fund (NYF). Speaking to Eagle FM, Gariseb has shown his appreciation to the…
Partner With Us On Our Terms – DPM
By: David Shoombe and Tulimevava Simeon The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Natangwe Ithete informed various investors that all partnerships ought to be done on the country’s terms. Speaking to the investors and industrial leaders…