insert_link Business / Economics WEEKLY ECONOMICS WRAP: Global Economic Developments Impacting Various Sectors In a week marked by significant economic events, here's a roundup of key developments across different regions: Namibia: Plastic Bag Pricing Probe and TotalEnergies' Investment Focus The Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ministry in Namibia are investigating potential overpricing of plastic bags by retailers. Preliminary findings indicate that some businesses are charging between N$1 and N$5 per plastic carry bag, prompting concerns about adherence to government-mandated rates. On a positive note, […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 3
insert_link Business / Economics Recent Developments in African Economies: Namibia Leads in Drilling Rig Demand, South Africa Faces Retail Sales Decline, Nigeria Resolves Forex Forward Liabilities, and Oil Prices Rise Here's your morning Biz News. Namibia's prominence in the competitive energy sector is underscored by its top-five position among African countries with the highest demand for drilling rigs, according to the State of African Energy 2024 Outlook. The African Energy Chamber recognizes Namibia's significant role in efficient and sustainable resource exploration. South Africa experiences a 0.9% year-on-year decline in retail sales in November, following a revised 2.3% drop in October, […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 5
insert_link Business / Economics 6am 16 January 2024 Economic Highlights and Financial Indicators: A Recap of Recent Developments Namibia's Economic Growth Projection for 2024: Namibia is poised to witness one of the slowest economic growth rates in Africa in 2024, ranking ninth according to the United Nations (UN) World Economic Situation Prospects Report. The report forecasts a deceleration in the country's gross domestic product (GDP) to 2.6%, down from the 3.2% projected for 2023. South African Rand Weakening Against the Dollar: On Monday, the South African rand […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 5
