Food Prices

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Business / Economics

Domestic Inflation Inches Up to 3.6% in October

Domestic inflation rose slightly to 3.6% in October , up from 3.5% in September and 3.0% a year earlier, marking a modest rise after months of price stability. Monthly prices climbed 0.5%, ending two months of no change. The increase was mainly driven by higher housing and transport costs, while food inflation continued to ease. Simonis Storm economist, Almandro Jansen:   

today11 November, 2025

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

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

Namibia

Inflation Drops to 3.2% in August

Simonis Storm office, Windhoek The annual inflation eased to 3.2% in August, compared to 4.4% in the same month last year and 3.5% in July. The August figure is the lowest recorded so far in 2025. The main contributor to inflation was food and non-alcoholic beverages. Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen said the slowdown reflects easing price pressures but cautioned that household budgets remain under strain.

today17 September, 2025

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