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Bank of Namibia Annual Symposium true Speaker - Ms. Naufiku Hamunime (Moderator)
Ms. Naufiku Hamunime (Moderator)

Naufiku Hamunime is the Deputy Director for Corporate Communications & Sustainability at the Bank of Namibia. In this role, she is responsible for strengthening stakeholder engagement through strategic communication and transparency, advancing sector-wide dialogue on sustainable finance and climate related issues, and managing the Bank's international partnerships with central banks, multilateral institutions, and development agencies to support institutional learning, policy alignment, innovation, and formal cooperation. With a background in development economics, Naufiku brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this position, having previously served as the Technical Expert for Sustainability & International Relations at the Bank of Namibia. Prior to joining the Bank, Naufiku held various positions at Standard Bank Namibia, where she developed her strategic acumen and research skills. Naufiku holds a Master of Philosophy degree in Development Finance from the University of Stellenbosch Business School (South Africa), a Master of Science degree in African Development from the London School of Economics & Political Science (United Kingdom), and she obtained her Bachelor of Science (Hons.) degree in Economics and Geography from Rhodes University (South Africa).

Bank of Namibia Annual Symposium true Speaker - Ms. Avril Joffe
Ms. Avril Joffe

Avril Joffeholdsthe UNESCO Chairin Cultural Entrepreneurship and Policy at the University of the Witwatersrand. She is an economic sociologist working at the intersection of academia and practice in the field of cultural policy, culture in urban life, culture and sustainable development, fairness in international cultural cooperation, decent work and the rights and status of artists and cultural professionals. Avril works with agencies, governments anda organisations across Africa and the Global South. Avril is an active member of UNESCO's Panel of Experts for Cultural Policy and Governance, the Global Creative Economy Council, the International Cultural Relations Research Alliance and on the external international advisory panel for the Horizon Europe programme IN SITU - Place-based innovation of cultural and creative industries in non-urban areas coordinated by the Centre for Social Studies at the University of Coimbra, Portugal. Recent public-facing research includes Informality and the cultural economy in the Global South, the Not a Toolkit for EUNIC's Fair Collaboration project, Promoting Decent Work for the African Cultural and Creative Economy for the ILO, China's Institutional Cultural Engagement in Africa for Ifa and the CPM-PKU International Summer School on the cultural and creative economy of South Africa and China.

Bank of Namibia Annual Symposium true Speaker - Ms. Helvi Elago-Moshell
Ms. Helvi Elago-Moshell

Helvi Inotila Elago-Moshell is a creative, published author and passionate cultural heritage specialist with extensive experience in heritage management, cultural programme implementation, and the promotion of creative industries. She holds an MA in Heritage Management from the University of Kent, a Postgraduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Studies from the University of the Western Cape, and a Bachelor of Education (majoring in Economics and Business Studies) from the University of Namibia. Currently, Helvi serves as the National Programme Officer for Culture at UNESCO Namibia, where she leads initiatives to safeguard tangible and intangible cultural heritageandtopromoteculturalandcreativeindustriesinalignmentwithUNESCO's conventions and national priorities. Prior to joining UNESCO, she worked with the National Heritage Council of Namibia as a Regional Heritage Officer, focusing on heritage conservation programmes and strengthening community participation in heritage protection.

Bank of Namibia Annual Symposium true Speaker - Mr. Malcolm Kambanzera
Mr. Malcolm Kambanzera

Malcolm Kambanzera is a Lawyer, Business Executive, and Consultant. Holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), a Diploma in Law (Paralegal Studies), and currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration in Management Strategy. Experienced predominantly in the Corporate Governance, Legal and Compliance, and Business Development areas. Having served in portfolios as a Business Developer, Company Secretary and Managing Director. My work at the National Youth Council includes strategic governance support, ensuring compliance, and legal and policy matters.

Bank of Namibia Annual Symposium true Speaker - Mr. Venaune Ben Kandukira
Mr. Venaune Ben Kandukira

Big Ben (Venaune) is an award-winning Namibian singer-songwriter, performer, and cultural creator. Known for blending soul, Afro-folk, and traditional Herero influences, he has toured widely and released multiple acclaimed albumsthathelpedshape Namibia'scontemporary sound. Beyond the stage, he works to strengthen artists' rights and fair industry governance, serving as an advocate for copyright education and creative-sector development.

Bank of Namibia Annual Symposium true Speaker - Mr. Paulus Tshiningayamwe
Mr. Paulus Tshiningayamwe

Paulus Tshiningayamwe serves as the Director of Information Technology at the Bank of Namibia. With over 17 years of experience in Information Technology, he brings deep expertise in ICT strategy, IT infrastructure & operations, digital transformation, and cybersecurity governance. Beyond the Bank, Paulus actively contributes to national and regional forums on technology leadership and digital innovation, and has been instrumental in advancing ICT governance and infrastructure modernisation efforts. Paulus holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Stellenbosch Business School, an Honours in Computer Networking, and a National Diploma in Information Systems Administration from the Polytechnic of Namibia. He has also completed the Senior Management Development Programme (SMDP) at the University of Stellenbosch Business School and executive programmes at the London Business School.

Bank of Namibia Annual Symposium true Speaker - Ms. Frieda Etuhole Mukufa
Ms. Frieda Etuhole Mukufa

Born in Onamwoolo, in the Ohangwena Region, Frieda Ndeutala Kaunapawa Mukufa holds a Master's degree in English and Applied Linguistics from the Namibia University of Science and Technology, as well as an Honours degree in Communications. She is a Namibian writer, editor, and performance poet whose work moves between the personal and the political. With a background in communications, education, and literary arts, she has written for leading Namibian institutions while shaping bold brand narratives for clients across the creative and corporate sectors. A former Doek! Poetry Fellow and Spectrum Poetry Award winner, Frieda is also the founder of Damn_Etu, a poetry platform centered on healing, resistance, and the preservation of memory through performance. She has taught poetry in Namibian high schools, lectured English at tertiary level, and continues to use her voice to honour the lives of women and children, both on and off the page. In 2025, Frieda took to the stage as a TED Speaker at TED Swakopmund, further cementing her role as a cultural voice committed to dialogue, healing, and transformation.

Bank of Namibia Annual Symposium true Speaker - Mr. Kevan McNamara
Mr. Kevan McNamara

Mr. Kevan McNamara is a Namibian born Architect with over 25 years' experience in Namibia, South Africa, and Ireland. He is a director of Kerry McNamara Architects Inc based in Windhoek, where he has been involved in the design and management of architectural projects for numerous tertiary education facilities, medical and hospital buildings, commercial offices and residential houses and lodges across Namibia. He also enjoys supporting the Namibia Council of Architects and Quantity Surveyors in developing and guarding the regulation and upliftment of the architectural profession in Namibia.

Bank of Namibia Annual Symposium true Speaker - Ms. Cornelia Shipindo
Ms. Cornelia Shipindo

Cornelia Shipindo is currently the Acting Executive: NAM-CSIRT (Namibia Cybersecurity Incident Response Team) operating under (CRAN) Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia. Ms. Shipindo is a seasoned Cybersecurity and ICT professional with over 13 years of experience across governmental, regulatory, and private sector. She holds a postgraduate in Information Systems Auditing, a degree in Systems Administration & Networks and various certifications. As a Certified Information Systems Auditor, she specializes in IT Risk & Compliance, Cybersecurity Strategy, and Data Protection. Cornelia is committed to strengthening Namibia's digital resilience and advancing national cybersecurity through awareness, collaboration, capacity building, international participation and affiliations such as GFCE, FIRST, AFRICA-CERT, SADC(SR-CIRT) and ITU Academy.

Bank of Namibia Annual Symposium true Speaker - Ms. Ojoma Ochai
Ms. Ojoma Ochai

Ojoma Ochai is the Managing Director of CHUB, Africa's leading creative and innovation ecosystem enabler that supports and invests in tech and creative entrepreneurs to drive African prosperity. She co-founded CHUB's Creative Economy Practice and serves on global panels, including UNESCO's Expert Panel on Cultural Expressions, where she advises on the development of global creative industries, as well as Al and emerging technologies in the creative industries. With nearly 20 years of experience in international cultural relations and leading Creative and Digital Economy projects, she has worked with organisations such as the British Council, where she exited as Regional Director of Arts and Creative Economy Programmes for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2021. She was also the board chair of British Council Nigeria Programmes Limited from 2019 to 2021. Ms. Ochai has also consulted on World Bank projects and advised various national governments and organisations in Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe on Arts, Culture, Creative and Digital Economy Programmes and Policy. She was a Rockefeller Bellagio Centre Resident in Italy in 2023, focusing on Al and Blockchain in Creative Economy policy. She serves on several boards, including Trust (backed by Jack Dorsey and Jay Z to support Bitcoin Open Source development in the global south), and Pixel Ray Studios, a film and content infrastructure company focused on Africa and the Caribbean. She is a trained Network Engineer and a graduate of the Postgraduate Arts Management Fellowship at the DeVos Institute of Arts and Nonprofit Management, University of Maryland, USA.

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