Yotamu holds a Master’s Degree in International Customs Law and Administration from the University of Canberra, Australia and is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society. He has more than four decades of experience as a Customs and Excise Practitioner. Yotamu was trained and witnessed customs operations in South Africa, Namibia, the UK and the Federal Republic of Germany.  He is currently occupying himself as both a farmer and an Independent Customs Consultant. As a consultant, Mr Jacob had a stint with COMESA and made presentations at the University of Swaziland on the Regional Trade Policy Courses for English Speaking African Countries during the years 2010 and 2011.