Dr Sadrag Panduleni Shihomeka (CPRP)

Biography:

Dr Sadrag Panduleni Shihomeka is a media and communication practitioner, specialised in social media and youth political participation in the global south. Sadrag is a registered Chartered Public Relations Practitioner (CPRP) with the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) where he also serves in the Education, Training and Research Committee.. Sadrag is serving as the Media Ombudsman of Namibia (2025-2028) as recently appointed by the Editors’ Forum of Namibia from 23 July 2025 To 22 July 2028. This is a voluntary public office responsible for upholding journalistic standards and promoting media accountability in Namibia. As a Media Ombudsman, Dr. Shihomeka has to ensure the implementation of and adherence to the Code of Ethics and conduct for Namibian Print, Broadcast and Online Media and uses it as a yardstick against which any violations of journalism practice in this country can be measured. In addition, Dr Shihomeka, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Media Technology, Political Communication and Research Methodology at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. He was the Head of Department (5 years) for Higher Education and Lifelong Learning and a Senior Lecturer for Educational Media and Technologies at the University of Namibia for over 17 years in the same department. Dr Shihomeka is a member of the Science & Research Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) under the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Working Group. As a researcher, he presented, and published in digital human rights, digital transformation, emerging technologies, workplace e-learning practices, gender studies, as well as conferences, projects and seminars associated to e-Mourning and Post-death Digital Presence, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, online violence, e-ethics, digital leadership, lifelong learning and marginalisation of women online areas. As an ICT4D researcher, Dr Shihomeka, collaborated with several NGOs, Universities, and Institutions to promote digital literacy, digital romance, e-democracy, e-addiction, e-deception and cyberbullying to empower citizens with digital skills. Dr Shihomeka serves as an external moderator and theses examiner at the International University of Management and Technology, University of Johannesburg amongst others. Recently, Dr Shihomeka served as a speaker and participant on a panel titled: Challenges and opportunities with New Technologies during the Digital Communication Network Global inaugural conference in Lusaka Zambia, in Lusaka, Zambia organized by the Digital Communication Network and World Learning. Additionally, 2021, Dr Shihomeka was a Research Sprint fellow on the African Digital Sovereignty, at The South African Research Chair in Industrial Development, University of Johannesburg in collaboration with the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society, Berlin, Germany. Dr Shihomeka supervised more than 49 MBA students who successfully completed their studies, externally examined more than 52 master’s Theses and 6 PhD Dissertations. He holds a PhD in Media and Communication from Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands, MBA, and a B. Ed (Secondary).

Research Focus:

• Social media Literacy ethics
• digital human rights,
• digital transformation,
• emerging technologies,
• workplace e-learning practices,
• gender studies,
• e-Mourning and Post-death Digital Presence,
• Artificial Intelligence in education and political landscape,
• Political communication
• E-democracy vs e-governance
• online violence,
• e-ethics,
• digital leadership and administration,
• lifelong learning
• marginalisation of women online
• Organisational Learning and Development/Human Resources Development

Teaching:
Undergraduate:
• Public Relations Campaigns and Special Events
Postgraduate:
Honours:
• Strategic Public Relations
• Advanced Academic Writing
Masters:
• Corporate Public Relations
• Critical Research Paradigms

Publications:
Thesis

PhD Thesis:
Shihomeka, S. (2019). Citizen Engagement: Politics and Digital Media in Namibia. [Doctoral Thesis, Erasmus University Rotterdam]. Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (EUR). Available: http://hdl.handle.net/1765/121963,

Masters Dissertation:
Shihomeka S.P. (2007). Impact of Employee Benefits on Teacher Turnover in the Public Secondary Education System, Namibia. A Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA) in General Management, Department of Business Studies, Management College of Southern Africa, Durban, South Africa.
Supervisor: Prof. E.S. Taylor.

Book chapters:
1. Kadhila, T., Amesho, K.T.T., Shangdiar, S., Shihomeka, S.P., Shopati, A.K., Edoun, E.I , Mohan, C. (2024). Bioeconomy for Sustainable Environment Management Practices. In: Garg, V.K., Kataria, N. (eds) Bioeconomy for Sustainability. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1837-5_2,
2. Kadhila, T., Amesho, K.T.T., Shangdiar, S., Shihomeka, S.P., Shopati, A.K., Edoun, E.I. (2024). Sustainable Bioeconomy for Next-Generation Industrial Ecology. In: Garg, V.K., Kataria, N. (eds) Bioeconomy for Sustainability . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1837-5_13,
3. Nghilalulwa, J. & Shihomeka, S.P. (2023). The Impact of Job Satisfaction on Employee Retention in the Power Sector. In Even, A. M. & Christiansen, B. (Eds.). (2024). Effective Human Resources Management in the Multigenerational Workplace. IGI Global. Available: https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2173-7,

4. Hainane, W. & Shihomeka, S. P. (2023). Effectiveness Information Communication Technology Systems and Its Impact on Organizational Performance: Case of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia. In J. DeHart (Ed.), The Role of Faith and Religious Diversity in Educational Practices (pp. 90-119). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-9184-3.ch005;

5. Nyathi, A. & Shihomeka, S. P. (2023). The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Styles of Managers in Small and Medium Enterprises. In D. Roache (Ed.), Transformational Leadership Styles, Management Strategies, and Communication for Global Leaders (pp. 324-353). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8822-5.ch017,

6. Shihomeka, S.P. (2021). Characterization of Online Learners or Students in Namibia. In C. L., Jennings. (2021). Ensuring Adult and Non-Traditional Learners’ Success With Technology, Design, and Structure. IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-6762-3. Available:https://www.igi-global.com/book/ensuring-adult-non-traditional-learners…,

7. Shihomeka, S.P. & Amadhila, H.N. (2020). Social Media Integration in Educational Administration as Information and smart systems: Digital Literacy for economic, social and political engagement in Namibia. In M. Durnali (Ed.), Utilizing Technology, Knowledge, and Smart Systems in Educational Administration. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Available: https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/social-media-integration-in-educatio…
8. Shaimemanya, C. N., & Shihomeka, S. P. (2019). Green School Leadership: Towards an Effective Leadership Model for Achieving Sustainability in Namibian Secondary Schools. In I. Amzat (Ed.), Predictive Models for School Leadership and Practices (pp. 328-341). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-58583.ch016

International peer-reviewed articles

9. Serema, M.M., Shihomeka, S.P., & Shalyefu, R.K.(2023).Adoption and utilisation of workplace e-learning practices in the public sector organisations: A systematic review. Journal of Learning for Development, 10(3), 346-360. Available: https://jl4d.org/index.php/ejl4d/article/view/944/971,

10. Shihomeka, S.P. (2023). Assessing Staff Digital Literacy Level vs Attitude toward Online Teaching and Learning Quadrant. NAWA Journal of Language and Communication (NJLM), 17(1), http://journals.nust.na/index.php/njlc/authorDashboard/submission/23,

11. Leevi, P. I. & Shihomeka, S.P. (2023). Facebook Usage By Residents as a Community-Engagement Tool During Covid-19 Lockdown in the Sauyemwa Location, Kavango-East Region. NAWA Journal of Language and Communication (NJLM), 17(1), http://journals.nust.na/index.php/njlc/authorDashboard/submission/41,

12. Nghuumbwa, M., Shaimemanya, C.N., Shihomeka, S.P. & Kapolo, P. (2023) Exploring Grade 11-12 Teachers’ Use of Instructional Videos in Natural Science Subjects at Ponhofi Secondary School. International Journal of Arts and Social Science. ISSN: 2581-7922, Volume 6 Issue 4, Available: https://www.ijassjournal.com/2023/V6I4/4146663247.pdf
13. Neshila, K. , Josua, L. and Shihomeka, S. P. (2022) A Reflection on Constructively Aligned Remote Assessment for Quality Learning beyond COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case of University of Namibia. Creative Education, 13, 3811-3824. doi: 10.4236/ce.2022.1312243.

14. Shihomeka, S.P. (2021). e-Mourning and Post-death Digital Presence (eMPDDP): Acceptance, Compliance and Adaptation to conquer African Digital Sovereignty, Article Published. Results of active fellowship: Fellow: Research Sprint on African Digital Sovereignty, South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (SARChI-ID), University of Johannesburg in collaboration with the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society, Berlin, Germany (HIIG) and its Network of Centers (NOC) partner institutions- 07 June and 30 July 2021. Successfully completed the fellowship. Available: https://digitalsovereigntyafrica.wordpress.com/2022/01/25/e-mourning-an…,

15. Moyo, E., Shihomeka, S. P., and Chirimbana, M. (2018), Investigating the Factors Influencing Patient Satisfaction at a Private Medical Centre in Northern Namibia. Journal of Social and Political Sciences, 1 (1), pp. 104-120
16. Uahengo, P. and Shihomeka, S.P. (2018). Leveraging Social Inclusion Through the Impact of Customer Services Quality on Organizational Performance at a Selected Commercial Bank in Namibia. DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.31014/aior.1992.01.02.11, Available: https://www.asianinstituteofresearch.org/research/leveraging-social-inc…,
17. Sheehama, J.K. and Shihomeka, S.P. (2017). Exploring Sustainable Economic Challenges and Opportunities Experienced by the Funded Small and Medium Enterprises at a Selected Commercial Bank in Namibia. International Journal of Current Research, 9, (10), 60024-60036. Available:
http://www.journalcra.com/article/exploring-sustainable-economicchallen…
18. Albin, S. and Shihomeka, S.P. (2017). Learning from Students’ Experiences of Microteaching for Numeracy Education and Learning Support: A Case Study at University of Namibia, Southern Campus. American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences (ASRJETS) ISSN (Print) 2313-4410, ISSN (Online) 2313-4402, 36(1), 306-318. Available:
http://asrjetsjournal.org/index.php/American_Scientific_Journal/article… 441/1273
19. Kapolo, P., Shaimemanya, C., Shihomeka, S.P., & Nghuumbwa, M. (2017). Effectiveness of higher order thinking scaffolding tool as a knowledge transfer instrument among University of Namibia science students. Journal for Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, 6(1), 223-240. Available: http://hdl.handle.net/11070/2006,
20. Shihomeka, S.P. (2017). Engaging citizens: Youth, mobile phones, political leadership and inclusive democracy in the Ohangwena Region, Namibia. NAWA Journal of Language and Communication (NJLM), 11(1), pp.4-16.
21. Nghuumbwa, M, Shaimemanya, C., Shihomeka, S.P., & Kapolo, P. (2018).
Exploring Grade 11-12 Teachers’ Use of Instructional Videos in Natural Science Subjects at Ponhofi Secondary School. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS), 1(1).
22. Kapolo, P., Shaimemanya, C., Shihomeka, S.P., & Nghuumbwa, M. (2017, Accepted for publication in the June issue). The Effect of Analogy as an Advanced Scaffolding Tool on Biochemistry Students’ Knowledge Transfer and Retention at the University of Namibia. Namibia CPD Journal for
Educators (NCPDJE)
23. Nghuumbwa, M, Shaimemanya, C., Shihomeka, S.P., & Kapolo, P. (2023). Effects of Instructional Video Use on the Grade
12 Learners’ Academic Performance in Biology at Ponhofi Senior Secondary School. International Journal of Arts and Social Science (IJASS), 6(4),
24. Shihomeka, S.P. and Arora, P. (2017, Under Review for June Issue). Enhancing Mobile Phone Politics: Analysis of Youth Forums as Offline and
Online Political Networks in Ohangwena Region, Namibia. Namibia Journal of Managerial Sciences, 3(1-2)
25. Shihomeka, S.P. and Arora, P. (2017, under Review). Old and New Media Popularity, Affordances and Preferences as sources for Regional Politics in Namibia. The African Journal of Information and Communication.

Magazine articles
Newspapers and Magazines Articles:
57. Shihomeka, S.P. (2020, October 06). New media as antibiotics for a toxic political sphere. New Era. Available: https://neweralive.na/posts/opinion-new-media-as-antibiotics-for-a-toxi…,

58. Shihomeka, S.P. (2020, September 23). Digital SWOT analysis for online school environment. New Era. Available: https://neweralive.na/posts/opinion-digital-swot-analysis-for-online-sc…
59. Shihomeka, S.P. (2020, July 28). Online Teaching and Learning Strategy Formulation Framework. New Era. Available:
60. Shihomeka, S.P. (2020, July 21). Externalities on e-teaching and e-learning. New Era. Available: https://neweralive.na/posts/opinion-externalities-on-e-teaching-and-e-l…,
61. Shihomeka, S.P. (2020, July 10). Social media: A political haven for e-campaigning. New Era. Available: https://neweralive.na/posts/opinion-social-media-a-political-haven-for-…
62. Shihomeka, S.P. (2020, June 26). Digital ethics for online communities, e-meetings and administration. New Era. Available: https://neweralive.na/posts/digital-ethics-for-online-communities-e-mee…?
63. Shihomeka, S.P. (2020, June 19). Social media literacy etiquettes for a civilised e-society. New Era. Available: https://neweralive.na/posts/opinion-social-media-literacy-etiquettes-fo…
64. Shihomeka, S.P. (2020, June 15). Are you leading blindly or leading blind citizens? New Era. Available: https://neweralive.na/posts/opinion-are-you-leading-blindly-or-leading-…?
65. Shihomeka, S.P. (2020, June 09). Digitised minds a necessity for teleworking. New Era. Available: https://neweralive.na/posts/opinion-digitised-minds-a-necessity-for-tel…?
66. Shihomeka, S.P. (2020, May 29). Mobile social media: Enhancing mobility of the digitally excluded population. New Era. Available: https://neweralive.na/posts/opinion-mobile-social-media-enhancing-mobil…?
67. Shihomeka, S.P. (2020, May 19). Mobile Phone: A virtual home for citizen engagement and entertainment. New Era. Available: https://neweralive.na/posts/mobile-phone-a-virtual-home-for-citizen-eng…?

68. Shihomeka, S.P. (2019, August 30). Promoting digital literacy for social and economic development. New Era. Available:
https://neweralive.na/posts/promoting-digital-literacy-for-social-andec…
69. Shihomeka, S.P. (2017, August 25). Social Media: A catalyst for Sodom and Gomorrah. New Era, p.14. Available:
https://weekend.newera.com.na/2017/08/25/social-media-a-catalyst-forsod…-
and-gomorrah/,

70. Shihomeka, S.P. (2017, August 04). Facebook Romance: a Misdirected Democracy. New Era, p.15. Available:
https://www.newera.com.na/2017/08/04/facebook-romance-a-
misdirecteddemocracy/,
71. Shihomeka, S.P. (2017, July 28). Social Media: Overcoming Regressive and Authoritarian Politics. New Era, p.14.
72. Shihomeka, S.P. (2017, July 14). Mobile Social Media: An Affective Public for Digital Democracy. New Era, p.14. Available:
https://www.newera.com.na/2017/07/14/mobile-social-media-an-
affectivepublic-for-digital-democracy/,
73. Shihomeka, S.P. (2017, June 23). Social Media: A Favorable e-Democracy tool for youth engagement. New Era, p17. Available: http://politicsofhope.com/social-media-a-favourable-e-democracy-tool-
foryouth-engagement.html,
74. Shihomeka, S.P. (2017, June 9). Social Media: The Rise and Fall of Social and Cultural Morality (Part 2). New Era, p.14. Available:
https://www.newera.com.na/2017/06/09/social-media-the-rise-and-fall-
ofsocial-and-cultural-morality-part-2/,
75. Shihomeka, S.P. (2017, June 02). Social Media: The Rise and Fall of Social and
Cultural Morality (Part 1). New Era, p.13. Available:
https://www.newera.com.na/2017/06/02/social-media-the-rise-and-fallofso…,

Conference presentations & invited talks

26. Shihomeka, S.P. (2023). Measuring Secondary School Head of Department Digital Literacy Level effect on their Attitude toward Online Teaching and Learning in the Ohangwena Education Region. A Paper presented at the 7th TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE, 18 - 20 OCTOBER 2023, University of Zululand, South Africa, Online. Available: https://online.fliphtml5.com/djhnu/nvcu/?fbclid=IwAR3uHAWZsJc5DcupMmlJb…,

27. Shihomeka, S.P. (2023). Talent management and succession planning in schools: Creating leadership competencies and skills repositories for school leaders with e-leadership tools, Namibia. A Paper presented at the 7th Education Leadership Africa Round Table Conference, hybrid conference hosted by the Department of Education Leadership and Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, 04-05 OCTOBER 2023, Online

28. Shihomeka, S.P. (2023). Leading in the digital era: Pitfalls, success and electronic ethics for effective school leadership in Namibia. A Paper presented at the 7th Education Leadership Africa Round Table Conference, A hybrid conference hosted by the Department of Education Leadership and Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, 04-05 OCTOBER 2023, U, Online

29. Haipinge, E. & Shihomeka, S.P. (2023). Pathways for equipping citizens and the media with skills, knowledge, to sieve, assess and evaluate information. A Paper presented at the Virtual Indaba held by MISA-Lesotho, P.O. Box 14130. Happy Villa. Maseru 100 – Lesotho, Online

30. Shihomeka, S.P. (2021). Assessment of e-addiction and online learning deception among students at higher education institutions in Namibia. A Paper presented at NOMSA21 Open Up and Connect: Education in a Digital Era conference on 6-7 December 2021.
31. Shihomeka, S.P. (2021). Facebook Party Politics and Citizen Activism: mobilization, campaigns and politics of emotions in Namibia. A Paper presented at Trends in Media and Communication Conference on 19-20th October 2021.
32. Shihomeka, S.P. (2021). Political Digital Literacy: Misinformation and citizens’ participation in electoral processes on Social Media in Namibia. A Paper presented at Trends in Media and Communication Conference on 19-20th October 2021.

33. Shihomeka, S.P. (2021). Online Preservation of cultural values and protection of Digital Rights for Citizens on Social Media in Namibia. A Paper presented at the African Civil Society Conference, A conference by the Faculty of Humanities, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Organized by the UJ Faculty of Humanities with support from the Ford Foundation, held on the 31 August-01st September 2021.

34. Shihomeka, S.P. (2020). Higher Education at cross-roads: Pitfalls and avoidance strategies of implementing online learning in Namibia. A Paper presented at the AMRC Annual e-Conference, held on the 15-16th October 2020.
35. Moses, L.; Shaalukeni, T.M. & Shihomeka, S.P. (2019). Adoption of Accounting Information System by Selected Pharmacies Operating in Katutura, Windhoek, Namibia. A Paper presented at the annual Faculty of Economics and Management Science Conference, University of Namibia, 17-18 October 2019, Keetmanshop Southern Campus, Namibia.
36. Jeremia, S.; Shaalukeni, T.M. & Shihomeka, S.P. (2019). Assessing Financial Management Skills and Training Levels of Clothing and Textile manufacturing SMEs’ managers operating in Soweto Open Market, Windhoek. A Paper presented at the annual Faculty of Economics and Management Science Conference, University of Namibia, 17-18 October 2019, Keetmanshoop Southern Campus, Namibia.
37. Ndebele, S.V.; Ndjuluwa, J. & Shihomeka, S.P. (2019). Effective implementation of fundamental corporate governance principles in selected Multinational companies in Windhoek. A Paper presented at the annual Faculty of Economics and Management Science Conference, University of Namibia, 17-18 October 2019, Keetmanshoop Southern Campus, Namibia.
38. Luswenyo, L.N.; Ndjuluwa, J. & Shihomeka, S.P. (2019). Factors that influence financial performance of Small Scale Farmers in the Zambezi Region, Namibia. A Paper presented at the annual Faculty of Economics and Management Science Conference, University of Namibia, 17-18 October 2019, Keetmanshoop Southern Campus, Namibia.
39. Shihomeka, S.P. (2019). Digital Romance and Counselling: Rural youth experiences, deception and possibilities for better life in Namibia. A Paper presented at the annual Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Conference, University of Namibia, 3-4 October 2019, Main Campus, Windhoek, Namibia.
40. Shihomeka, S.P. (2019). Assessing digital (Dis) engagement practices of citizens in public governance on selected Facebook platforms of government Ministries in Namibia. A Paper presented at the annual Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Conference, University of Namibia, 3-4 October 2019, Main Campus, Windhoek, Namibia.
41. Shihomeka, S.P. (2019). Analysis of Facebook use as a Virtual participatory political tool during the Ondangwa and Oshakati East Regional Council byelection campaigns: Online political candidacy-ship, Namibia. A Paper presented at the annual Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Conference, University of Namibia, 3-4 October 2019, Main Campus, Windhoek, Namibia.
42. Shihomeka, S.P. & Arora, P. (2018). Old and New Media Popularity, Affordances and Preferences as Sources for Rural Youth Politics in Namibia. International Communication Association (ICA) Conference: Prague, Czech Republic.
43. Shihomeka, S.P. (2017). Exploring the Political role and use of Facebook as an alternative public to promote digital Inclusive democracy during the Sixth SPYL Congress 2017 in Namibia. A Paper Presented at the Joint conference, of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences & the Faculty of Economics and Management Science, University of Namibia 16-18 October 2017, Safari Hotel and Conference, Windhoek, Namibia.
44. Uahengo, S.P. and Shihomeka, S.P. (2017). Leveraging Social Inclusion through the Impact of Customer Services Quality on Organizational Performance at a Selected Commercial Bank in Namibia. A Paper Presented at the Joint conference, of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences & the Faculty of Economics and Management Science, University of Namibia, 16-18 October 2017, Safari Hotel and Conference, Windhoek, Namibia.
45. Sheehama, J.K. and Shihomeka, S.P. (2017). Exploring Sustainable Economic Challenges and Opportunities Experienced by the Funded Small and Medium Enterprises at a Selected Commercial Bank in Namibia. A Paper at the Joint conference, of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences & the Faculty of Economics and Management Science, University of Namibia, 16-18 October 2017, Safari Hotel and Conference, Windhoek, Namibia.
46. Ndinoshinge, E.N. and Shihomeka, S.P. (2017). Investigating the Impact of Equitable Training and Development programs on Sustainable Employees’ Performance at the Ministry of Finance-Inland Revenue in Namibia. A Paper Presented at the Joint conference, of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences & the Faculty of Economics and Management Science, University of Namibia, 16-18 October 2017, Safari Hotel and Conference, Windhoek, Namibia.
47. Amadhila, H.N. and Shihomeka, S.P. (2017). Exploring Social Media Technologies as Information Systems and Services for Economic, Social and Political Development in Namibia. A paper presented at the Information Profession in Namibia Conference, 30-31 August 2017, University of Namibia, Main Campus, Windhoek.
48. Shihomeka, S.P. (2017). Mobile Social Media as a Skills Development Tool for Youth: Analysing the Ethical Practices of Youth Political Activism on Facebook in the Ohangwena Region. A paper presented at the Information Profession in Namibia Conference, 30-31 August 2017, University of Namibia, Main Campus, Windhoek.
49. Shihomeka, S.P., Amadhila, H.N and Naukushu, S.N. (2017). Exploring the Role and Use of Facebook as a Digital Network Platform for Teachers during the 2016 Teachers’ Industrial Strike in Namibia. A Presented at the Commonwealth Education Conference, 28-30 August 2017, Safari Hotel and Conference Center, Windhoek.
50. Shihomeka, S.P. (2017). Exploring the Effect of Digital Vigilantism on the Grade 1-3 learners’ Self-efficacy in the Ohangwena Education Region. A Paper Presented at the Commonwealth Education Conference, 28-30 August 2017, Safari Hotel and Conference Center, Windhoek.
51. Shihomeka, S.P. (2017). Towards a sustainable mobile phone gender-inclusive democracy: exploring civic engagement practices of rural youth in the northern Namibia. A Paper presented at the Multi/Interdisciplinary Conference, 26-28
July 2017, NIPAM, Windhoek. Available:
http://www.unam.edu.na/sites/default/files/book_of_abstract_17_july_201… f,

52. Shihomeka, S.P. and Arora, P. (2017). Mobile Social Media and Digital Literacy in Namibia’s Regional Politics. A Paper presented during the Social Media in Africa: Beyond the hashtag’ workshop 26-27 April 2017, at the Centre of African Studies, Edinburgh University, UK. Available:
http://www.cas.ed.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/226864/Beyond_the_H… htag_Final_Programme.pdf,
53. Shihomeka, S. P. (2017). Engaging citizens: New media and political engagement in Namibia. A Paper presented during the RMeS Winter School & Graduate Symposium 2016-2017, 19-20 January 2017, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Available: http://www.rmes.nl/rmeswinterschoolgraduate-symposium-2016-17/,
54. Shihomeka, S.P. and Arora, P. (2017). Impact of Mobile Social Media and
Digital Literacy in Namibia’s Regional Politics. A Paper presented during the ERMeCC Lunch Seminar 17 January 2017, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Woudenstein Campus, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
55. Shihomeka, S.P. (2017). Mobile Phones and Digital Divide: An Ethnographic Analysis of Youth Participation in Politics in Ohangwena Region, Namibia. Etmaal 2017 Conference, Tilburg University, 26-27 January 2017, Tilburg, The Netherlands. Available: https://etmaal2017.nl/wp- content/uploads/2017/01/Programma-Presentaties-Panels-enPreconferences_Etmaal-2017_update-22.01.pdf,
56. Shihomeka S.P. (2008). Effectiveness of E-Learning Approach in Teacher Education: Building Capacity and Management of Teachers for Sustainable Development in Namibia. A Paper presented at the North-South-South Intensive Seminar on Capacity building in Teacher Education and Management. University of Zambia, Zambia, 21- 29 June 2008.

Public Lectures, Invited Guest Speaker

76. Shihomeka, S.P. (2021). Digital Civilisation: Revisiting Social Media Addiction, Deception and Personal Wellbeing for Online Users. A Public Lecture held at the Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL), Jetu-Jama Center: Windhoek during 04th October 2021, Windhoek, Namibia

77. Shihomeka, S.P. (2021). Social Media: Liquid Politics VS Diluted Democracy. A Public Lecture held at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM), Main Campus: Olympia during 25 March 2021, Windhoek, Namibia

78. Shihomeka, S.P. (2017). Social Media Literacy Ethics: Unpacking Digital Vigilantism as a hindrance of Media Information Literacy. A Public Lecture held at the University of Namibia, Main Campus during the commemoration of the Media Information Literacy Week, 25 October-01 November 2017, 26 October 2017, Organised in partnership with the Department of Information and Communication Studies, University of Namibia, Namibia University of Science and Technology, International University of Management, Khomas Regional Council, UNESCO and the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture.

Monographies: University Study Guides
79. Shihomeka, S.P. (2015). Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education. A Study Guide for the Bachelor of Education: Lifelong Learning and Community Education. Centre for External Studies. Windhoek, University of Namibia.
80. Shihomeka, S.P. (2014). Integrated Media Technology (IMTE) for Adult Education. A Study Guide for the Bachelor of Education: Lifelong Learning and Community Education. Centre for External Studies. Windhoek, University of Namibia.
81. Shihomeka, S.P. (2014). Adult Education and Social Change. A Study Guide for the Bachelor of Education: Lifelong Learning and Community Education. Centre for External Studies. Windhoek, University of Namibia.
82. Shihomeka, S.P. (2014). Youth and Family Life Education. A Study Guide for the Bachelor of Education: Lifelong Learning and Community Education. Centre for External Studies. Windhoek, University of Namibia.
83. Shihomeka, S.P. (2014). Management Studies 2. A Study Guide for the Bachelor of Education: Lifelong Learning and Community Education. Centre for External Studies. Windhoek, University of Namibia.
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Public Service, Community Engagement and Media Coverage:
a. Dr. Shihomeka, S.P. -06-10 November 2023, selected to participate in the Harnessing the Digital Revolution: Fostering Resilience and Development in Africa forum in Lusaka, Zambia on November 6-10, 2023. The Forum was organized by the Digital Communication Network and World Learning with a grant from the Leaders Lead On-Demand Program, Office of Citizen Exchanges, U.S. State Department.

b. Shihomeka, S.P. (2023). Invited Speaker for the topic: Professional Development in the Era of AI: Policies, Skills Set, Ethics and Integrity for Optimum Administration of ODeL Institutions. (Invited Speaker). A Paper presented at the Regional Model Symposium, 4-5 October 2023, Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL), Jetu Jama 2031, Independence Avenue, Katutura, Windhoek, Namibia, https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/myunisa/default/News/Articles/Transformin…,
https://namcol.edu.na/symposium/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Final_RMS-Pr…,
https://namcol.edu.na/symposium/index.php/speakers/,
https://namcol.edu.na/symposium/index.php/presentation/,

c. 24-25 October 2023- Dr S.P. Shihomeka Invited Speaker/Facilitator for a Paper titled: Social Media Literacy for Youth with added Opportunities for Engagement and Application (SMLYOEA) to the members of the Ohangwena Regional Youth Forum under the National Youth Council, 24-25 October 2023 at NUST Eenhana Satellite Campus, Ohangwena Region
d. 24-26 October 2023- Dr S.P. Shihomeka Invited Key Speaker for a Paper titled: Ways universities can generate alternative revenue at the D e a n s & D i r e c t o r s H i g h e r E d u c a t i o n A f r i c a S u mm i t 2 0 2 3-24 - 26 October 2023 Hilton Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa (ONLINE Presentation)
e. 18th September 2023- Dr S.P. Shihomeka Invited Speaker for a Paper titled: Heritage and Culture: A Rock-Solid Foundation in the Era of Digitalisation -18th September 2023, TransNamib Windhoek Station (Desert Express Train). Available: https://fb.watch/ncbf_e4Agt/?mibextid=2JQ9oc,

f. 30th September 2023- Dr S.P. Shihomeka Invited Speaker for a Paper titled: Ethics and integrity Committee in the Namibian Public Sector, under the custodian of the Office of the Prime Minister. A Paper Presented to the Ethics and Integrity Committee in the Public Sector, under the Office of The Prime Minister, Republic of Namibia, 30th Sept 2023, Online, Windhoek, Namibia
g. 24-28 July 2023- Dr S.P. Shihomeka Invited Speaker for a Paper titled: Digitalization the Public Service, under the custodian of the Office of the Prime Minister. A Paper Presented during the Africa Public Service Day Celebrations organized by the Office of The Prime Minister, Republic of Namibia, 24-28 July 2023, Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region, Namibia. Available: https://www.facebook.com/MICTNamibia/videos/803052038032328/,
https://mfpe.gov.na/documents/1150081/2310710/SHADRAG_Digital+Transform…,

h. 08 November 2023: Panelist on a Panel Discussion on The Challenges and Opportunities with New Technologies during Digital Communication Network Global inaugural event in Lusaka Zambia. Time:. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LPCh-oU3po,
i. 27 July 2023: Panelist on a Panel Discussion on IS THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF NAMIBIA “FIT FOR PURPOSE during Africa Public Service Day Comemmoration at The University of Namibia, Katima Mulilo Campus, Zambezi, Namibia. Time:. Available: https://fb.watch/m2snSYBAx0/?mibextid=2JQ9oc,
j. 23-26 April 2022- Dr Shihomeka Invited as a gust speaker at the Learning and Development Officers Forum under the Office of the Prime Minster. Theme: Rediscovering Management of the Training and Development Function in the Public Service. Topic of Presentation: Revitalizing Organizational Learning and Development. Conference Room, Min. of Labour, 32 Mercedes Street, Khomasdal
k. 07 June 2022: Served as a Digital Literacy and Social Media Expert Panellist at the Launch of– UNDERSTANDING OF ONLINE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN NAMIBIA: A country situational assessment Report 2022 at the AM WEINBERG HOTEL, Windhoek.
Panel of the topic: Mitigating Online Gender Based Violence in Namibia, positioning the best approach. Report Available: https://isocnamibia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ovaw-Digital.pdf
Recording
- To access the recordings of the event, do this via this link
- The live-streamed version of the recording is available via this link https://fb.watch/dySRAifK8a/ on the Internet Society Namibia Facebook page

l. January 2018-to date: Financial Requestor for the Department of Lifelong Learning and Community Education, Faculty of Education, Unioversity of Namibia

m. February 2012 to date: ICDL Coordinator: UNAM and Digital Literacy
Unit, School of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Namibia

n. November, 23, 2020: Live Coverage of Talk on “Social Media and Elections 2020 – Scope for Disinformation”. NBC TV Center, 19h00PM, NBC Studio, Northern Industrial Area.
o. November, 25, 2020: Live Coverage of Talk on “Social Media and the Namibian Regional and Local Authority Elections 2020”. NBC ECN Results Center, 19h00PM, NBC Studio, Northern Industrial Area.
p. December, 31, 2020: Live broadcasting coverage of talk on: How Technologies saved Education and What are we likely to see in 2021 in the Education sector. NBC TV, Good Morning Namibia, 06h00AM, NBC Radio studio, Oshakati Mobile TV station.
q. 30th July 2020: Served as a Digital Literacy and Social Media Expert Panellist at the Launch of– Namibia Women Rights Online Report 2020 at the AM WEINBERG HOTEL, Windhoek.
Scope of the Panel: How The Internet Can Be Used To Empower Women? This panel provides an opportunity for panellists to share personal experiences online and explore policy positions to ensure a narrower gender digital gap.
r. November 2019: Live Coverage of Talk on Social Media and the Namibian Presidential and National Assembly Elections. NBC Tupoyeni program, 19h00PM, NBC Studio, Northern Industrial Area.

s. November 2019: Live broadcasting coverage of talk on: Analysis of Namibian Elections Results. NBC National Radio, 19h00PM, NBC Radio studio, Windhoek North.
t. 26 February 2018: Live Coverage of Talk on Social Media: What is from Now? NBC Tupoyeni program, 19h00PM, NBC Studio, Northern Industrial Area.

u. 27 February 2018: Live broadcasting coverage of talk on: Social Media Ethics. NBC National Radio, 11h00AM, NBC Radio studio, Windhoek North.

v. 20 October 2018: Invited presentation (Co-Presenter) on Social Media Literacy Ethics. With Dr. R.K. Shalyefu at Okahandja. The presentation was for the Anglican Church Youth.
w. 26-27 February 2018: Panellist on a Panel Discussion on Contemporary Internet Usage: is Facebook the Social Media? Youth and Internet Usage, Social Media Networks during ICANN YouthCom Workshop at UN House, Windhoek. Time: 14h30-15h30 PM.
x. 06 November 2018: Panellist at the Namibia Internet Governance Forum 2018 at the UN House, Windhoek.
Scope of the Panel: The digital world is dominated by English, while minority languages struggle to be seen & heard. What on & ofline measures are required for indigenous languages to remain relevant? What role can technology play in mitigating the loss of indigenous languages & Afrocentrism? Does social media influence the use of indigenous languages online? If so, how?
y. March 2013-2015: Financial Requestor for the Department of Lifelong Learning and Community Education, Faculty of Education, University of Namibia.