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. …
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Roman Grynberg
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Professor who critiques proposed Petroleum Act amendments for lacking transparency and parliamentary oversight safeguards.
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- May 2026
- March 2026
… 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 economists- February 2026
… Namibia, Botswana and Angola are rumoured to be negotiating with Anglo American. ‘NOBODY WANTS DIAMONDS’ Economics professor Roman Grynberg says Namibia would be “a fool” to invest in diamonds. …
Namibia faces fiscal pressure as synthetic diamonds devalue natural market… Roman Grynberg Given that it is almost impossible to find where the looted and misappropriated funds are hidden, as there are 60 tax havens and secrecy jurisdictions, the idea that the likes of ‘The Fishrot Gang’ and their equivalents in the oil industry would voluntarily tell th …
Oil, President Trump and President Nandi-Ndaitwah- November 2024
… That, the people of Namibia will decide. • Roman Grynberg is a Polish-born professor of economics, author and academic. …
‘It’s the Economy, Stupid!’- August 2024
… Namdeb’s chief operating officer Jurgen Jacob says the rising cost of housing at Oranjemund is not as severe as at Lüderitz because the town council is making land available to residents. – Roman Grynberg is a professor of economics, author and academic. …
Lüderitz property shoots up by 30% in one year… Roman Grynberg, a local economist, pointed to a third, more compelling reason Cleanergy’s project stands a better chance at success than any of the other green hydrogen projects: in CMB.TECH’s fleet of 106 low-carbon and ammonia-burning ships, the company will probably be its own …
Walvis Bay’s Cleanergy plant leads the way in green hydrogen technology- July 2024
… Perhaps most importantly white hydrogen, because it will be drilled and will allow the world’s oil transnational companies to more seamlessly transform to a carbon free business model. • Roman Grynberg is a Polish-born professor of economics, author and academic. …
Namibia’s Future is White- May 2023
‘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’- April 2020
… Roman Grynberg, an economics lecturer at the University of Namibia, told The Namibian Shiimi has to address the core of Namibia’s economic and financial problems. …
Shiimi’s road to treasury
Opinion
Namibian banks serve wealthy, not working poor—by design
The News
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 →
Wednesday 6 May
Namibian banks serve wealthy, not working poor—by design
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 →
Tuesday 31 March
Economists warn government fuel subsidy unsustainable
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 →
Wednesday 25 February
Synthetic diamonds threaten Namibia's government revenue, experts warn
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 →
Sunday 22 February
President seeks oil licensing control via Petroleum Act amendment
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 →