Biography

Researcher, Advocate, and Changemaker

Rosevitha Ndumbu is a Namibian researcher, digital rights advocate, and lawyer with a strong focus on promoting transparency and safeguarding communities’ digital rights. Rosevitha holds a Bachelor of Law (LLB) from the University of Namibia and has made significant contributions in the fields of governance, public policy, and anti-corruption.

Her professional journey began in 2020 when she joined the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) as a researcher for the Namibia Fact Check project. Her work has since expanded into the Integrity Namibia project, where she continues to lead impactful research that shapes Namibia’s future.

As Vice-President of the Internet Society Namibia Chapter, Rosevitha has advocated for digital rights across the country, empowering individuals and communities to protect their online presence. Her work emphasizes the importance of using data-driven approaches to solve the nation’s most pressing challenges, from youth unemployment to education reform.

Experience

2021 – Present

Institute of Public Policy Research | Windhoek

Associate Researcher – Integrity Namibia

– Research and write research papers relevant to the Namibian context.
– Give presentations based on research papers written and published.
– Plan and execute workshops, dialogues and trainings.
– Monitor relevant developments in country.
– Liaise with relevant stakeholders and organizations.

March 2022 – June 2023

Namibia Media Trust (NMT) | Windhoek

Project Officer/ Consultant

-Oversee a 6- country project on digital rights on behalf of the NMT.
– Undertake relevant research, manage databases and communications relevant to assigned
digital rights project.
– Coordinate and attend meetings, workshops and conferences.
– Produce and disseminate project related advocacy materials and press statements on
digital rights and related issues.

2019 – Present

Volunteer Experience/ Leadership

Media and Information Literacy Namibia Trainer (Present) Vice-President- Internet Society Namibia Chapter (2022- February 2024) African School on Internet Governance Fellow 2023 Committee Member- Namibia National Students Organization (2022-2024) Fact-checker- Namibia Fact Check (2020- 2023) Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Talent Empowerment Programme (KAS-TEP) Alumni 2021 Young African Leaders Initiative Alumni 2019