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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Going the extra mile
The prevailing global economic climate is not in our favour – rising interest rates in the USA turn financial investor …
Global Competitiveness Report – Namibia ranked 100 out of 140
The World Economic Forum has released its Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) 2018 on 17 October 2018. The GCR 2018 uses …
September 2018 inflation rate – high oil prices start to bite
The Namibia Statistics Agency has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September 2018 on 11 October 2018. The CPI …
Why not creating farmworker villages?
The Second Land Conference held last week in Windhoek has covered a vast array of different land-related topics. Access to …
Private sector credit extension August 2018 – strong demand by businesses
The Bank of Namibia has released selected statistical data for August 2018 that cover among others the extension of credit …
Fuel price increase Oct. 2018 – Large under-recoveries result in price hikes
The Ministry of Mines and Energy announced on 28 September 2018 a fuel price increase of NAD0.50 per litre for …
Pursue a holistic transport sector strategy
Namibia has been investing heavily in public infrastructure from transport infrastructure to education and health. The investment is necessary to …
Second quarter 2018 Gross Domestic Product growth – strong headwinds prevail
The Namibia Statistics Agency has released the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures for the second quarter 2018 on 20 September …
Presentations on Inequality Conference 2018
Key note on Inequality in Namibia by Honourable Tom Alweendo, Minster of Mines and Energy From Poverty to Prosperity …
Second quarter 2018 trade statistics – some worrying trends
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has released the trade statistics for the second quarter 2018 on 13 September 2018. The …
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 …