Professor who critiques proposed Petroleum Act amendments for lacking transparency and parliamentary oversight safeguards.
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The Namibian
Roman Grynberg wrote an opinion piece titled 'Banks block Namibia's Development'
“THE EXCELLENT OPINION piece by Roman Grynberg, titled 'Banks block Namibia's Development' (29 April 2026) raises crucial issues about the role of banks in capital accumulation.”
Yes, Namibian Banks are Profit MachinesThe Namibian
Economics professor Roman Grynberg told The Namibian that government fuel subsidy approach is unsustainable and will not help poorest members of society
“Economics professor Roman Grynberg told The Namibian that this approach to keeping fuel prices reasonable for everybody is unsustainable and will not help the poorest members of Namibia's society.”
Govt’s N$500m fuel subsidy deemed unsustainable by economistsThe Namibian
Economics professor Roman Grynberg says Namibia would be a fool to invest in diamonds
“Economics professor Roman Grynberg says Namibia would be "a fool" to invest in diamonds.”
Namibia faces fiscal pressure as synthetic diamonds devalue natural marketThe Namibian
Roman Grynberg is an adjunct professor at Griffith University
“– These are the views of professor Roman Grynberg and not Griffith University where he is an adjunct professor.”
Oil, President Trump and President Nandi-NdaitwahThe Namibian
Roman Grynberg is a Polish-born professor of economics, author and academic specialising in international trade and commodities
“Roman Grynberg is a Polish-born professor of economics, author and academic. He specialises in international trade and commodities.”
‘It’s the Economy, Stupid!’The Namibian
Roman Grynberg is author of 'Fishrot: Fisheries and Corruption in Namibia'
“'Fishrot: Fisheries and Corruption in Namibia' by Roman Grynberg, Shinovene Immanuel and Tangeni Amupadhi is a timely analysis of the Fishrot corruption scandal and its various socio-economic and legal/policy implications.”
Timely and engaging ‘Fishrot’The Namibian
Roman Grynberg said Shiimi should address resource allocation to restore faith in government
“Grynberg said Shiimi should address the question of resource allocation first to restore people's faith in the government's economic management.”
Shiimi’s road to treasuryAn opinion piece argues that Namibia's banks function as capitalist institutions designed to allocate credit upward to the middle class and elites while excluding young people, informal workers, and the poor through credit criteria that reproduce social inequality.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's banks function as capitalist institutions designed to allocate credit upward to the middle class and elites while excluding young people, informal workers, and the poor through credit criteria that reproduce social inequality.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The government's N$500 million monthly fuel subsidy in response to rising oil prices is unsustainable and will not effectively help the poorest Namibians, according to economists. Several specialists argue direct cash grants to low-income groups would be more effective than broad price subsidies, while transport operators warn of industry strain from the fuel increases.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Anglo American's sharp devaluation of De Beers to US$2.3 billion reflects the diamond industry's struggles amid competition from lab-grown diamonds, which threatens Namibia's fiscal health since diamonds fund schools, hospitals and roads. Experts debate whether Namibia should invest in the sector as Anglo American seeks buyers, with some warning the industry faces long-term decline.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is proposing to shift upstream oil licensing powers from the minister to the presidency, a move she argues is justified given her removal of a minister over corruption. However, according to an opinion piece by professor Roman Grynberg, the proposed legislation lacks transparency provisions and parliamentary oversight, and extends civil immunity to presidential appointees in ways that could facilitate future corruption similar to the Fishrot scandal.
22 February 2026 · The Namibian →