insert_link Business / Economics BoN Sees Slower Growth, Launches Data Hub The Bank of Namibia projects 3.5% GDP growth this year due to weaker manufacturing and US tariffs on diamonds. Governor Johannes !Gawaxab said gold will be accumulated to strengthen reserves, while Acting Deputy Director Naufiku Hamunime highlighted the launch of the Data Sphere platform for public access to key economic data. today21 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Interview: Gabriel Erastus on the African Development Bank and Namibia’s Economic Future As the African Development Bank (AfDB) faces changing dynamics in its funding sources, economist Gabriel Erastus offers insightful perspectives on how this shift could affect Namibia and the broader African continent. With the United States reducing its contributions to the AfDB, Erastus believes it’s time for African nations to step up and take greater ownership of the funding process, which could empower the continent to direct capital toward its own […] today12 May, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics What does an unchanged Repo rate mean to a GIPF member? By Amos Kambonde, Manager: Marketing services at the Government Institutions Pension Fund. Recently, consumers received positive news with the announcement of an unchanged repo rate alongside an unchanged in fuel prices across Namibia. While these developments may seem distant from the average person's daily concerns, they hold significant implications, particularly for members of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF). Let's delve into what these announcements mean for […] today20 February, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Financial Resilience: Strategies for Navigating Economic Uncertainty in the New Year By Jo-Ann van Wyk, Client Relationship Consultant, Old Mutual Investment Group, Old Mutual Namibia Stepping into a new year requires more than normal financial planning in the ever-changing landscape of economic challenges. Financial resilience is a systematic strategy to navigating unpredictable market dynamics, geopolitical developments, and unanticipated global events. Building a strong financial foundation begins with the establishment of an emergency fund. Recent worldwide financial crises have highlighted […] today24 January, 2024
