insert_link Business / Economics Inflation Rises to 3.5% in September The annual inflation rate increased to 3.5% in September from 3.2% in August, mainly driven by higher transport and housing costs. Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen noted that transport inflation rebounded to 1.3% after months of decline, largely due to rising vehicle prices, while food prices grew at a slower pace. today14 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Headline inflation eases to 3.2% in August Headline inflation in Namibia slowed to 3.2% year-on-year in August 2025, down from 3.5% in July and below market expectations of 3.5%. The slowdown was largely driven by softer food price pressures after improved regional rainfall boosted crop production. Food inflation fell from 6.1% in July to 5.2% in August, providing some relief for households. FNB economist Helena Mboti noted that this trend reflects a combination of improved harvests and […] today22 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Annual inflation falls to 3.2% in August 2025 Inflation food basket (Photo: International Finance Business Desk) Headline annual inflation rate slowed to 3.2% in August 2025, down from 4.4% recorded in the same month last year, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency. Monthly inflation remained stable at 0.0%, compared to 0.1% in July. Analysis of average retail prices for selected products revealed regional variations. Consumers in Zone 2 paid the highest price for apples at N$41.42 per kilogram, […] today11 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Inflation slows to 3.5% in May 2025, NSA Annual inflation rate slowed to 3.5% in May 2025, down from 4.9% recorded during the same month last year. The latest data released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) points to a cooling of price pressures across several consumer categories, offering some relief to households and businesses alike. However, regional disparities remain a concern. According to the NSA, Zone 3 — which includes the //Kharas, Erongo, Hardap, and Omaheke regions […] today12 June, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Inflation Drops to 3.2% Despite Monthly Increase The local annual inflation rate eased to 3.2% in January, continuing its downward trend due to lower costs in key sectors. However, the month-on-month inflation rate saw an uptick, rising to 1.1% from 0.2% in December. Capricorn Asset Management’s Floris Bergh weighs in: today18 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Inflation Falls, But Monthly Rate Rises Inflation eased locally to 3.2% in January, reflecting a steady decline from previous months due to lower costs in key sectors. Despite the annual slowdown, the month-on-month rate climbed to 1.1% from 0.2% in December. Transport, housing, and food remain the biggest inflation drivers. Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen: today13 February, 2025
insert_link Africa Cost of living relief on the cards as Kenya, Nigeria currencies gain ground By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Squeezed by painfully high prices for over a year, households in Kenya and Nigeria are beginning to get some relief as their national currencies strengthen against the US dollar and the cost of living starts to come down. In 2023, the shilling and naira were ranked among the worst-performing currencies in the world, according to data from Bloomberg and World Currency […] today2 April, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized SA’s Finance Minister proposes infrastructure financing reforms in budget speech South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation rose to 5.3% in January from 5.1% in December last year, the first jump after two-consecutive months of moderation. Separately, SA’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced proposed reforms to infrastructure financing aimed at optimising the sectoral value chain to be effective and efficient. today21 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Khomas tops prices for bread and oil Residents of Khomas referred to as Zone 2, have experienced a slightly higher inflation rate of 5.7%, while those in the northern regions, known as Zone 1, saw a slightly lower rate of 5.5%. The southern regions, or Zone 3, which includes Omaheke and Erongo, experienced the lowest inflation at 5%. According to Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo, in terms of consumer goods prices, Khomas stood out with the […] today8 February, 2024
