insert_link Business / Economics European Central Bank cuts interest rates The European Central Bank has cut interest rates again suggesting that efforts taken to curb inflation remain on track. It's the fourth time the ECB has cut rates this year with the deposit rate now set at three percent. William Denselow is in Brussels for us. todayDecember 13, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics Namra Pays N$75.1 Million in Tax Refunds The Namibia Revenue Agency recently disbursed N$75.1 million in tax refunds to over 50,000 taxpayers, with individual refunds ranging from N$100 to N$3,000. Namra spokesperson Tonateni Shidhudhu confirmed a third batch of refunds, between N$101 and N$100,000, is set for release prior to the end of this month. todayNovember 14, 2024 24
insert_link Business / Economics 6 November 2024 Morning Biz News: Strengthening Trade Relations: Key Developments from Namibia, South Africa, Kenya, and China This week, the global economic landscape has seen notable developments, with high-level talks aimed at boosting trade relations, promising improvements in economic indicators, and significant policy shifts in key international markets. Below are some of the latest highlights that matter for businesses and investors: 1. Strengthening Namibia-EU Trade Relations In Windhoek this week, a high-level conference will take place with a focus on deepening trade relations between […] todayNovember 6, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Business Confidence Climbs Amid Improved Credit Access The latest Standard Bank Afrotrade barometer indicates a rise in local business confidence, with the index score increasing from 58 to 59 out of 100 since May 2023. As per The Brief, this boost is largely due to improved access to credit, as only 39% of surveyed businesses reported challenges in securing credit, a slight improvement from 42% reported in May 2023. todayOctober 29, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics 21st February 2024 Morning Biz News: Global Financial Snapshot: Namibia Faces Grey Listing, South Africa’s Unemployment Rises, Oil Prices Recover, and Currency Markets Shift In the realm of global finance, Namibia finds itself on the brink of grey listing due to non-compliance with international anti-money laundering standards. Despite Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi's reassurance that Namibia passed the technical compliance test, progress in five out of 11 effectiveness test outcomes signals a potential challenge. Out of 72 action items, 59 have been successfully addressed, leaving 13 unresolved. South Africa, on the other hand, experiences […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics South Africa’s consumer inflation increases to 5.9-percent in October South Africa’s annual consumer inflation increased for a third consecutive month in October, bordering on the upper limit of the South African Reserve Bank’s inflation target range. The headline rate was 5.9 percent, up from 5.4 percent in September. The consensus among economists before the inflation number was that the Reserve Bank will keep rates on hold when it announces its decision tomorrow. todayNovember 22, 2023 6