Business / Economics

Bank of Namibia Set to Cut Repo Rate : Analaysts

today16 October, 2024

Background

Analysts anticipate that the Bank of Namibia Monetary Policy Committee will announce a 25-basis point reduction in the repo rate this Wednesday, the Brief says. If implemented, this adjustment would lower the rate from 7.50% to 7.25%. This potential decrease aligns with a broader trend of more accommodative monetary policies observed globally and regionally. The move follows the South African Reserve Bank’s recent rate cut, sparking speculation about Namibia’s next steps.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen