EAN Publications

Resources on issues of economic importance in Namibia

EAN Commentary

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 …

Newspaper Contribution

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 …

Business 7 Contribution

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 …

EAN Commentary

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 …

Business 7 Contribution

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 …

EAN Commentary

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 …

Business 7 Contribution

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 …

EAN Commentary

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 …

EAN Commentary

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 …

EAN Commentary

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 …

EAN Commentary

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 …

Business 7 Contribution

Going the extra mile

The prevailing global economic climate is not in our favour – rising interest rates in the USA turn financial investor …

EAN Commentary

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 …

EAN Commentary

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 …

Business 7 Contribution

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 …

EAN Commentary

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 …

EAN Commentary

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 …

Business 7 Contribution

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 …