Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics from the University of Cape Town.
His doctoral thesis, “Assessing the Optimality of the Common Monetary Area in Southern Africa: A Case of Namibia’s Members”, analyses exchange rate regimes and the economic implications of Namibia’s currency peg to the South African Rand.
The research also explores the benefits and drawbacks of currency unions and assesses prospects for a single African currency.
The central bank described the qualification as a reflection of !Gawaxab’s intellectual discipline, lifelong commitment to learning, and role in advancing Namibia’s economic discourse.
It said the achievement represents an important milestone in his career of service and scholarship.
