Tafirenyika Sunde
Biographic Data
| ID | 4470089 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Tafirenyika Sunde |
| GIVEN NAMES | Tafirenyika |
| FAMILY NAME | Sunde |
| SIGNATURE | SUNDE T |
| AFFILIATIONS | Namibia University of Science and Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9124-9383 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Assessing the socio-economic impact of the rural electrification programme on rural communities in Namibia
Rural electrification is critical for socio-economic development, enhancing livelihoods, education, and productivity in rural areas. The Namibian government's Rural Electrification Programme (REP) aims to improve the socio-economic status of rural communities, many of which lack electricity access. This qualitative study uses semi-structured interviews with key informants to assess the socio-economic impacts of the REP in Namibia. Thematic analys…
The impact of trade policies on SMEs in Windhoek, Namibia
This study explores the impact of trade policies on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Windhoek, Namibia. Despite SMEs’ critical role in Namibia's economy, contributing significantly to employment and GDP, their high failure rates remain problematic. Through a qualitative case study approach involving interviews with SME owners and key stakeholders, this research identifies specific challenges SMEs face due to trade-related procedures, …
Financial literacy and SME growth in Namibia
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) drive economic diversification and employment in Southern Africa; however, their growth is often limited by financial capacity. This study examines how financial literacy, disaggregated into financial attitude, awareness, and knowledge, affects SME growth in Windhoek. Using a cross-sectional quantitative design, data from 299 SME operators were analysed using partial least squares structural equation Modelling …
Determinants of financial performance and sustainability in Namibia's electricity distribution sector
The impact of telecommunications development on the Trade-GDP nexus in South Africa
This study investigated the relationship between telecommunications development, trade openness and economic growth in South Africa. It determined explicitly if telecommunications development and trade openness directly impact economic growth or whether telecommunications strengthen or weaken the link between trade openness and economic growth using the ARDL bounds test methodology. The findings reveal that both telecommunications development ind…
Indonesia-Namibia Trade Potential
This research study examines the trade potential between Indonesia and Namibia, explicitly focusing on product competitiveness mapping and lessons learned from Chile and Uruguay. The analysis explores the competitiveness of export products in each country and identifies areas for improvement. The findings reveal that Indonesia has a higher number of export products with high competitiveness than Namibia. However, both countries face challenges in…
The Socio-Economic Impact of Poverty in Namibia
This study investigates the socio-economic impact of poverty on residents of Windhoek's informal settlements: Havana, Ombili, and Single Quarters. Using a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 72 participants. Key themes include scarcity of resources, health impacts, educational challenges, employment barriers, and coping mechanisms. Findings highlight severe deprivati…
The Socio-Economic Impact of Poverty in Namibia
This study investigates the socio-economic impact of poverty on residents of Windhoek's informal settlements: Havana, Ombili, and Single Quarters. Using a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 72 participants. Key themes include scarcity of resources, health impacts, educational challenges, employment barriers, and coping mechanisms. Findings highlight severe deprivati…
The impact of telecommunications development on the Trade-GDP nexus in South Africa
This study investigated the relationship between telecommunications development, trade openness and economic growth in South Africa. It determined explicitly if telecommunications development and trade openness directly impact economic growth or whether telecommunications strengthen or weaken the link between trade openness and economic growth using the ARDL bounds test methodology. The findings reveal that both telecommunications development ind…
Indonesia-Namibia Trade Potential
This research study examines the trade potential between Indonesia and Namibia, explicitly focusing on product competitiveness mapping and lessons learned from Chile and Uruguay. The analysis explores the competitiveness of export products in each country and identifies areas for improvement. The findings reveal that Indonesia has a higher number of export products with high competitiveness than Namibia. However, both countries face challenges in…
The Socio-Economic Impact of Poverty in Namibia
This study investigates the socio-economic impact of poverty on residents of Windhoek's informal settlements: Havana, Ombili, and Single Quarters. Using a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 72 participants. Key themes include scarcity of resources, health impacts, educational challenges, employment barriers, and coping mechanisms. Findings highlight severe deprivati…
Assessing the socio-economic impact of the rural electrification programme on rural communities in Namibia
Rural electrification is critical for socio-economic development, enhancing livelihoods, education, and productivity in rural areas. The Namibian government's Rural Electrification Programme (REP) aims to improve the socio-economic status of rural communities, many of which lack electricity access. This qualitative study uses semi-structured interviews with key informants to assess the socio-economic impacts of the REP in Namibia. Thematic analys…
The impact of trade policies on SMEs in Windhoek, Namibia
This study explores the impact of trade policies on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Windhoek, Namibia. Despite SMEs’ critical role in Namibia's economy, contributing significantly to employment and GDP, their high failure rates remain problematic. Through a qualitative case study approach involving interviews with SME owners and key stakeholders, this research identifies specific challenges SMEs face due to trade-related procedures, …
Financial literacy and SME growth in Namibia
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) drive economic diversification and employment in Southern Africa; however, their growth is often limited by financial capacity. This study examines how financial literacy, disaggregated into financial attitude, awareness, and knowledge, affects SME growth in Windhoek. Using a cross-sectional quantitative design, data from 299 SME operators were analysed using partial least squares structural equation Modelling …
Determinants of financial performance and sustainability in Namibia's electricity distribution sector
Economics (7 works) · Business (4 works) · Economic growth (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · International trade (3 works) · Development economics (2 works) · Electricity (2 works) · Finance (2 works) · Financial sector (2 works) · Financial system (2 works)