Also known as: Dr John Steytler · founding member and managing director of R&J Steytler
Economist and newly appointed independent member of the Bank of Namibia's Monetary Policy Committee, with three decades of experience in national and international roles including previous positions at the central bank and Development Bank of Namibia.
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The Namibian
Leading economist John Steytler highlighted that the creative industry has massive income and job-creation potential
“On the other hand, leading economists John Steytler and Salomon Hei highlighted that the creative industry has massive income and job-creation potential.”
The Future of Namibian FashionAn analysis argues that despite decades of political talk about beneficiation, value addition, and manufacturing, Namibia remains dependent on primary commodities and has failed to assemble scattered industrial activity into a coherent industrial economy, requiring instead a reimagined industrial policy linking resources, finance, energy, trade, procurement, skills and markets.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An analysis argues that despite decades of political talk about beneficiation, value addition, and manufacturing, Namibia remains dependent on primary commodities and has failed to assemble scattered industrial activity into a coherent industrial economy, requiring instead a reimagined industrial policy linking resources, finance, energy, trade, procurement, skills and markets.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A fuel price increase of N$2.50 to N$4 per litre will have cascading effects across all sectors and households, with lower-income Namibians disproportionately affected as transport and goods costs rise faster than wages adjust. According to economist John Steytler, Namibia must implement targeted protections for vulnerable groups, phase price adjustments, and accelerate renewable energy development to weather the shock.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are pushing global oil prices higher, affecting Namibia's fuel costs. The Namibian government has temporarily reduced fuel levies by 50% through June and is using the National Energy Fund to cushion price volatility, though economists warn of potential inflationary impacts on transport, production, and household costs if prices remain elevated.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
The Bank of Namibia has appointed John Steytler and Helvi Fillipus to its monetary policy committee to strengthen the formulation and implementation of monetary policies aimed at safeguarding price stability. Steytler, with three decades of national and international experience including previous roles at the central bank and Development Bank of Namibia, joins as the first independent member, while Fillipus, currently an economic adviser at the Bank of Namibia, joins as the committee's youngest member.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia has appointed Helvi Fillipus and Dr John Steytler to its Monetary Policy Committee. Fillipus, an economic advisor at the bank and its youngest MPC member, brings expertise in macroeconomic research and public finances, while Steytler, a distinguished economist and former senior BoN official, joins as the first independent member for a three-year term.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece argues that small and medium enterprises, which account for an estimated 40,000 businesses and nearly one-third of jobs in Namibia, should have greater input into tax policy and benefit from a preferential 20% corporate tax rate and reduced compliance burdens to enable growth and job creation.
16 January 2026 · New Era →