Namibian businesses – Quo vadis?
The economic slowdown does not only take its toll on the labour market, but also on the business landscape – businesses are closing down. However,
20 Feb 2019
Inflation pushes up food prices: EAN
WINDHOEK, 17 FEB (NAMPA) – Consumers have been paying more for food and non-alcoholic beverages as prices continued the upward trend, owing largely to the
18 Feb 2019
January 2019 inflation rate – downward trend continues
The Namibia Statistics Agency has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January 2019 on 14 February 2019. The CPI is being used to calculate
14 Feb 2019
What lies ahead of us?
The New Year is not so new anymore; more than a month has passed already. The global challenges of 2018 have not vanished with the
06 Feb 2019
Stable fuel prices for February 2019 – another welcome relief
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) announced on 31 January 2019 that fuel prices will remain unchanged with effect of 6 February 2019 midnight.
31 Jan 2019
December 2018 inflation rate – reversal of 2018 trend
The Namibia Statistics Agency has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2018 on 15 January 2019. The CPI is being used to calculate
15 Jan 2019
Namibian Economy Expected to Improve in 2019
TJIPENANDJAMBI KUHANGA AFTER experiencing negative growth over the last 10 quarters, the Namibian economy is expected to rebound in 2019, going forward. The Bank of
08 Jan 2019
Third quarter 2018 trade statistics – Value of domestically produced exports increased further
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has released the trade statistics for the third quarter 2018 on 13 December 2018. The trade statistics refer to trade
13 Dec 2018
Fuel price decrease should not result in complacency
THE Economic Association of Namibia has cautioned consumers, oil producers and policymakers not to become complacent because oil prices are decreasing. Instead, they should continue
05 Dec 2018
Any New Year’s resolutions?
Another challenging year is coming to an end. However, not all is doom and gloom. The year has provided many example that with some more
05 Dec 2018
Fuel price decrease December 2018 – An early Christmas present
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) announced on 30 November 2018 a fuel price decrease of NAD1.00 per litre for petrol and NAD0.40 per
30 Nov 2018
Unemployment benefits could smoothen economic downturns
The current economic downturn is caused by domestic, regional and global factors. Lower global demand for some of our minerals and consequently lower prices in
21 Nov 2018
October 2018 inflation rate – transport inflation pushes up overall inflation
The Namibia Statistics Agency has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for October 2018 on 15 November 2018. The CPI is being used to calculate
15 Nov 2018
Strengthen regional cooperation to stimulate economy
After the financial and then economic crisis in 2008, Governments and Central Banks of some developed countries have tried to coordinate policy responses in order
07 Nov 2018
Fuel price increase November 2018 – The upward trend continues
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) announced on 5 November 2018 a fuel price increase of NAD0.50 per litre for petrol and NAD0.70 per
05 Nov 2018
Mid-year Budget Review – Fiscal consolidation on course despite economic headwinds
The Minister of Finance presented the fourth Mid-year Budget Review on 24 October 2018. The review serves two purposes, namely to propose internal re-allocation of
02 Nov 2018
Private sector credit extension September 2018 – demand by businesses remains strong
The Bank of Namibia has released selected statistical data for September 2018 that cover among others the extension of credit to the private sector (PSCE).
01 Nov 2018
Doing Business Report – Namibia down one place to 107
The World Bank has released its annual Doing Business Report 2019 on 31 October 2018. The World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report, released just a
01 Nov 2018