Professor
Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Commerce Human Sciences and Education (FCHSE), Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance
Tafirenyika Sunde PhD
Windhoek
Work History
Associate Professor (Economics)
Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Chairperson of the Department
Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Senior Lecturer
Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Lecturer
Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Associate Dean
Polytechnic of Namibia, Faculty of Management Sciences, Department of Economics
Lecturer & Chairman of Department
Midlands State University (MSU), Department of Economics
Lecturer
Gweru Teachers College Degree Programs, Department of Economics
Teaching Assistant
University of Zimbabwe (UZ), Department of Economics
Teacher
Ministry of Education and Culture, Chitimbe Secondary School
Education
Doctor of Literature and Philosophy - Economics
University of South Africa
01.2016
Master of Science - Economics
University of Zimbabwe
01.1997
Bachelor of Science Honours - Economics
University of Zimbabwe
01.1992
Cambridge A' Level Examination -
St. Francis Xavier's College Kutama
01.1989
Cambridge O' Level Examination -
St. Francis Xavier's College Kutama
01.1987
Skills
- Micro Econometrics
- Macro Econometrics
- Advanced Econometrics
- Research
- Analytical Aptitude
- Multicultural Environments
- Deadline Management
- Team Collaboration
- Independent Work
- Lecturing
- Topic Simplification
- Training
- Advisory Roles
- EViews
- SPSS
- STATA
Research And Publications
Determinants of financial performance and sustainability in Namibia’s electricity distribution sector, Aimwata, H. S. E., Sunde, T., Utilities Policy, 96, 102008, 01/01/25, Assessing the socio-economic impact of the rural electrification programme on rural communities in Namibia: A case study in Tsumkwe area, Amakali, J., Sunde, T., Kaisara, G., Development Southern Africa, 42(1), 119–135, 01/01/25, Entrepreneurial skills and MSE performance: Examining the moderation effect of education on youth-owned businesses, Andreas, A. T., Asa, A. R., Nautwima, J. P., Sunde, T., Cogent Business & Management, 12(1), 2529977, 01/01/25, Financial literacy and SME growth in Namibia: Implications for regional economic development, Asa, A. R., Ashipala, F., Nautwima, J. P., Sunde, T., Development Southern Africa, Advance online publication, 01/01/25, The impact of macroeconomic and social variables on income and consumption tax revenues: A case of Zimbabwe, Chamisa, M. G., Sunde, T., Cogent Economics & Finance, 13(1), 2506700, 01/01/25, Efficiency evaluation of public health spending in SADC and OECD countries, Manenge, R., Sunde, T., Sanderson, A., African Journal of Business and Economic Research, 20(3), 299–318, 01/01/25, Impact of trade openness and exchange rate volatility on South Africa’s industrial growth: Assessment using ARDL and SVAR models, Sunde, T., Sustainability, 17(11), 4933, 01/01/25, The impact of trade policies on SMEs in Windhoek, Namibia: Challenges and opportunities, Sunde, T., Development Southern Africa, 42(3), 463–476, 01/01/25, Indonesia–Namibia trade potential: Product competitiveness mapping and lessons from Chile and Uruguay, Sabaruddin, S. S., Sunde, T., Bandung, 11(2), 381–401, 01/01/24, Key determinants of tax revenue in Zimbabwe: Assessment using autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) approach, Chamisa, M. G., Sunde, T., Cogent Economics & Finance, 12(1), 2386130, 01/01/24, The socio-economic impact of poverty in Namibia: The case study of three informal settlements in Windhoek, Sunde, T., Journal of Poverty, Advance online publication, 01/01/24, The impact of telecommunications development on the trade–GDP nexus in South Africa: Application of the ARDL methodology, Sunde, T., David, O. O., Choga, I., Stiglingh-Van Wyk, A., Dickason-Koekemoer, Z., de Jongh, J., Nubong, G., Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development, 8(7), 4490, [Scopus in 2023], 01/01/24, The impact of foreign direct investment on Namibia’s economic growth: A time series investigation, Sunde, T., Cogent Economics & Finance, 11(1), 2210857, 01/01/23, Testing the impact of exports, imports, and trade openness on economic growth in Namibia: Assessment using the ARDL cointegration method, Sunde, T., Tafirenyika, B., Adeyanju, A., Economies, 11(3), 86, 01/01/23, Bank competition or concentration: Which is more important for access to finance in Africa?, Akande, J. O., Nzimande, N., Chisasa, J., Sunde, T., African Review of Economics and Finance, 13(1), 321–347, 01/01/21, 30 years of Indonesia–Namibia diplomatic relations: A partial equilibrium free trade simulation analysis, Sabaruddin, S. S., Sunde, T., Journal of Namibian Studies, 30, 1–20, 01/01/21, Determinants of inward bound foreign direct investment in Africa and China: FDI determinants in Africa and China, Sunde, T., Handbook of research on institutional, economic, and social impacts of globalisation and liberalisation, 427–445, IGI Global, 01/01/21, Budget deficit persistence and the twin deficit hypothesis test in Namibia, Sunde, T., Stephanus, B. K., SSRN, https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3613539, 01/01/21, A non-parametric analysis on the impact of technical DFI support on SMME development: Evidence from the Gauteng Province, South Africa, de Jongh, J., Ferreira, S., Dickason-Koekemoer, Z., Sunde, T., Asia-Pacific Social Science Review, 20(1), 1–16, 01/01/20, Energy consumption and economic growth modelling in SADC countries: An application of the VAR Granger causality analysis, Sunde, T., International Journal of Energy Technology and Policy, 16(1), 41–56, 01/01/20, The interaction of energy consumption and economic growth in South Africa: Assessment from the bounds testing approach, Sunde, T., International Journal of Sustainable Economy, 10(2), 170–183, 01/01/18, The effects of exports in SACU countries: An empirical analysis using panel data, Sunde, T., Ogbokor, C. A., Acta Universitatis Danubius: Œconomica, 14(4), 1–15, 01/01/18, Determinants of house prices and new construction activity: An empirical investigation of the Namibian housing market, Sunde, T., The Journal of Developing Areas, 51(3), 389–407, 01/01/17, Education expenditure and economic growth in Mauritius: An application of the bounds testing approach, Sunde, T., European Scientific Journal, 13(22), 287–305, 01/01/17, Foreign direct investment, exports and economic growth: ARDL and causality analysis for South Africa, Sunde, T., Research in International Business and Finance, 41, 434–444, 01/01/17, Sources of unemployment in Namibia: An application of the structural VAR approach, Sunde, T., Akanbi, O. A., International Journal of Sustainable Economy, 8(2), 125–143, 01/01/16, The effects of monetary policy on unemployment in Namibia, Sunde, T., Journal of Economic and Social Thought, 2(4), 256–274, [Scopus in 2015], 01/01/15, Economic growth and tax structure in Zimbabwe: 1984–2009, Marire, J., Sunde, T., International Journal of Economic Policy in Emerging Economies, 5(2), 105–121, 01/01/12, Financial sector development and economic growth nexus in South Africa, Sunde, T., International Journal of Monetary Economics and Finance, 5(1), 64–75, 01/01/12, The dynamic specification of the inflation model in Zimbabwe, Sunde, T., Economics Working Papers, University of Zimbabwe, 01/01/97, Evaluating the Effectiveness of Student Loan Repayment Strategies: A Case Study of the Government of Eswatini Scholarship Board., Evaluating the Impact of Financial Literacy and Personal Finance Management on Employee Financial Wellness., Determinants of Inward Bound Foreign Direct Investment in Africa and China: FDI Determinants in Africa and China, Sunde, T., Handbook of Research on Institutional, Economic, and Social Impacts of Globalization and Liberalization, 427-445, IGI Global, 01/01/21
Conferences Workshops Courses Attended
- Webinar Presentation: Unpacking the Implications of the US Tariffs on African Economies-Trends and Prospects, 08/01/25
- Presented the Paper Entitled “The Impact of Macro Economic and Social Variables on Income and Consumption Tax Revenues: A Case of Zimbabwe” at the Faculty of Commerce Human Sciences and Education Research Day., 01/01/24
- Presented the Paper Entitled “The Causal Relationship Between Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in Namibia” at the Faculty of Commerce Human Sciences and Education Research Day., 01/01/22
- Presented "Trade Potential Between Indonesia and Namibia: An Application of the Product Competitiveness Mapping Method and the Experiences of Chile and Uruguay" at the NUST and UNAM 1st Joint Annual International Conference., 09/28/22
- Presented "An Analysis of the Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth in Namibia" at the NUST Faculty Research Day., 09/14/21
- Presented "Financial Sector Development and Economic Growth in South Africa" during the Institutional Research Day., 11/01/12
- Participated in a Regional online training workshop on Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFFs) in Africa, hosted by the UN., 08/24/21 - 08/26/21
- Attended the online conference on "COVID-19 and the Economy," hosted by the NWU-Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences., 08/21/20
- Undertook training on Panel Data Analysis at the University of Pretoria., 11/01/18
- Presented "The Determinants of House Prices and New Construction Activity: An Empirical Investigation of the Namibian Housing Market" during the Faculty of Management Sciences Research Day., 08/01/17
- Conducted training on using Zotero and Microsoft Word for referencing to colleagues in the School of Management Sciences., 01/01/14
- Offered Basic Training in Econometrics to lecturers in the Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance., 01/01/12 - 12/31/13
- Attended four Management Training Workshops at the Namibia University of Science and Technology., 01/01/12
- Regularly attended research-related workshops and seminars at the University of Zimbabwe, Midlands State University, and Namibia University of Science and Technology., 01/01/95 - 12/31/08
- Attended the Basic Econometrics Training course for Government Economists and policymakers at the University of Zimbabwe., 03/01/95
Supervised Theses And Dissertations
Lopez Y.C.O., Towards the Development of a Framework to Enhance Income and Employee Tax Collections: A Contextual Study of Namibia’s Tax Administration Challenges, DBA, NBS-UNAM, Ongoing, 01/01/21, Liseli Ester, Assessing the Financial and Institutional Implications of Non-Payment for Municipal Services on Service Delivery in the City of Windhoek and Designing a Debt Management Framework, DBA, NBS-UNAM, Ongoing, 01/01/25, Goagoses R, An Exploration of the influence of Financial Sustainability on the Development of Sports: The case of Netball Namibia, DBA, NBS-UNAM, Ongoing, 01/01/22, Shinguto L.N., Building Resilience in Informal Import Networks: A Case Study of ‘Order with Me’ SME Traders Responding to NAMRA-Induced Delays in Windhoek (2020–2025), DBA, NBS-UNAM, Ongoing, 01/01/25, Manenge R., An Analysis of public health expenditure efficiency in SADC and OECD countries using DEA and SFA approaches, PhD in Economics, Midlands State University, Ongoing, 01/01/23, Dlamini T.E., Developing a Framework for the Factors Influencing Financial Wellness of Public Sector Workers in Eswatini, DBA, NBS-UNAM, Completed, 01/01/22, Dlamini T.C., Modelling a Framework for the Effective Operation of Developmental Finance Institutions in Eswatini, DBA, NBS-UNAM, Completed, 01/01/22, G.T. Mdluli, Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Student Loan Repayment Strategies in the Government of Eswatini Scholarship Board, DBA, NBS-UNAM, Completed, 01/01/20, M. Chamisa, The Determinants and Forecasting Models of Tax Revenues in Zimbabwe from 1980 to 2022, PhD in Economics, Midlands State University, Completed, 01/01/18, Mangundu Heino, Forecasting South Africa’s Ten-Year Sovereign Bond Yield with Climate Risk Integration: Econometric vs Machine Learning Models, NUST, 01/01/25, Jullian Jackson, Analysing the Impact of FinTech on Financial Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa: A longitudinal Data Analysis, NUST, 01/01/25, Uamburu Ngaikonekue, Examining the Asymmetric Effects of Fish Exports on Economic Growth in Namibia: A Disaggregated Analysis by Export Fish Species, NUST, 01/01/25, Kanyangela Isdor, Examining the Effects of Fiscal Policy on Household Consumption in Namibia, NUST, 01/01/25, Aimwata, H. S. E., Determinants of financial performance and sustainability in Namibia’s electricity distribution sector, UNAM, 01/01/23, Amakali, Johannes, Assessing the socio-economic impact of the rural electrification programme on rural communities in Namibia: A case study in Tsumkwe area, NUST, 01/01/24, Johanna Ndapandula Shitaleni, An Investigation of the Influence of Talent Development and Employee Engagement on Employee Performance, NUST, 01/01/25, Hertha Nekwaya, Challenges and Opportunities for the Growth and Sustainability of Retail Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Windhoek, Namibia, NUST, 01/01/25, Joseph Hipondoka Amakali, Assessing the Economic Consequences of the Rural Electrification Program on rural communities in Namibia, NUST, 01/01/24, Ruben Ndeshipanda Festus, Investigating the Effect of Employee Turnover on the Performance of the City Police Department, NUST, 01/01/24, Merenchia Uzuvira Tjizumaue, Determinants of SME Performance: Insights from Soweto Market in Windhoek, Namibia, NUST, 01/01/23, Heino Mangundu, The Effect of Monetary Policy on the Namibia Stock Exchange, NUST, 01/01/23, Sulthon Sjahril Sabaruddin, Indonesia-Namibia Trade Potential: Product Competitiveness Mapping and Lessons from Chile and Uruguay, NUST, 01/01/22, Sulthon Sjahril Sabaruddin, 30 Years of Indonesia-Namibia Diplomatic Relations: A Partial Equilibrium Free Trade Simulation Analysis, NUST, 01/01/23, Hilkka Soondaha Etuna Aimwata, Examining the Determinants of Revenue Performance and Financial Sustainability in the Electricity Distribution Sector, UANM, 01/01/22, N. Mhanda, Internal Controls & Financial Performance: Khomas Council, NUST, 01/01/21, E. Raimo, Factors Affecting Daily Allowance Abuse
Emails
tsunde@nust.na, sunde08@gmail.com
Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=ZqIYfoMAAAAJ
Orcid
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9124-9383
Professional Recognitions
- Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Nominated to the National Implementation Committee of the African Free Trade Area, 07/01/20
- Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Head of Department (HoD), Department of Economics, 01/01/18 - 12/31/22
- Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Member, Senate, Board of Studies, and Board of Studies Executive Committee, 01/01/19
- Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Member, Disciplinary Committee, 01/01/12 - 12/31/19
- Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Member, Graduation Committee, 01/01/12 - 12/31/15
- Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Member, Human Resources Committee, 01/01/12 - 12/31/15
- Midlands State University (MSU), Lecturer, Gweru Teachers College Degree Programme, 01/01/98 - 12/31/00
- Midlands State University (MSU), Lecturer and Chairperson of the Department of Economics, 01/01/00 - 12/31/08
- Midlands State University (MSU), Senate Representative in Council, 01/01/00 - 12/31/08
- Midlands State University (MSU), Member, Budget and Finance Committees of Council, 01/01/00 - 12/31/08
- Midlands State University (MSU), Chairperson, Build Operate and Transfer Committee, 01/01/05 - 12/31/08
- Midlands State University (MSU), Acting Dean, Faculty of Commerce, 01/01/03
- Great Zimbabwe University (GZU), Visiting Lecturer, 01/01/06 - 12/31/06
- Catholic University of Mozambique (UCM), Visiting Lecturer, 04/01/04
Roles And Responsibilities
- Lead robust research targeting top-tier journal publications.
- Supervise students and present at renowned conferences.
- Collaborate in faculty research initiatives.
- Instruct undergraduate and postgraduate Economics courses.
- Uphold superior teaching supervision standards.
- Manage course coordination and administration.
- Advise students academically.
- Handle assessments and exams.
- Engage in department seminars, meetings, and committees.
- Network with aligned academic, professional, and international entities.
- Promote core faculty values.
Timeline
Professor
Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Commerce Human Sciences and Education (FCHSE), Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance
Associate Professor (Economics)
Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Chairperson of the Department
Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Senior Lecturer
Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Lecturer
Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Associate Dean
Polytechnic of Namibia, Faculty of Management Sciences, Department of Economics
Lecturer & Chairman of Department
Midlands State University (MSU), Department of Economics
Lecturer
Gweru Teachers College Degree Programs, Department of Economics
Teaching Assistant
University of Zimbabwe (UZ), Department of Economics
Teacher
Ministry of Education and Culture, Chitimbe Secondary School
Doctor of Literature and Philosophy - Economics
University of South Africa
Master of Science - Economics
University of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Science Honours - Economics
University of Zimbabwe
Cambridge A' Level Examination -
St. Francis Xavier's College Kutama
Cambridge O' Level Examination -
St. Francis Xavier's College Kutama