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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

GDP Growth

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South Africa

DA Warns of Economic Risks as S.A. GDP Growth Slows

In S.A, the DA says the weak 0.6-percent gross domestic product growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2024 is a warning sign that unless urgent action is taken, the country will continue to slide deeper into economic decline. Statistics South Africa attributed the growth to, among others, an increase of 17.2-percent in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industries. The DA’s, Mark Burke, says the economy is clearly in crisis, […]

today5 March, 2025 41

Business / Economics

05 February: Morning Business News Update

  Here are the key financial developments making waves in the markets: Namibia Repo Rate Prediction: A local economic analyst predicts a decrease of 75 basis points in Namibia's repo rate during the 2025 financial period. Max Rix, a senior analyst at Simonis Storm Securities, shared his outlook with NewsOnOne, forecasting a 3.8% GDP growth for the same period. The forecasted rate cut reflects expectations of a more accommodative monetary […]

today5 February, 2025 12

Business / Economics

Economist Urges Reforms as South Africa’s GDP Shrinks by 0.3%

In S.A, North-West University Business School economist, Raymond Parsons, has called for urgent economic reforms following the disappointing gross domestic product growth figures for the third quarter, when it decreased by 0.3-percent. Parsons calls for more investment and faster reforms from both the public and private sectors to drive job-rich growth and improve the economy:  

today4 December, 2024 26

Business / Economics

Bank of Namibia Set to Announce New Repo Rate

  With the Bank of Namibia’s repo rate decision set for later today, consumers are preparing for potential changes to borrowing costs and savings. The central bank maintained the repo rate at 7.25% during its last monetary policy update. Cirrus Capital economist Robert McGregor noted that while GDP growth is positive, private sector credit extension continues to lag.  

today4 December, 2024 30

Business / Economics

Bank of Namibia Confirms Financial Stability

The Bank of Namibia's Financial System Stability Committee has confirmed that the domestic financial system is stable and resilient despite potential vulnerabilities. Following an assessment on October 3, the committee noted a projected decline in global GDP growth to 3.2% in 2024 due to tighter monetary conditions and inflation. Nevertheless, Namibia's financial system has shown resilience, and the Bank is confident in its ability to manage future risks. Sandra Garises, […]

today9 October, 2024 37

Business / Economics

Namibia’s GDP hits N$59.5 billion in Q2

The Namibian economy grew by 3.5% year-on-year in Q2 2024, down from 4.3% in Q1 and slightly below the 3.6% growth in Q2 2023. This marks 13 consecutive quarters of growth since a contraction in Q1 2021. Nominal GDP reached N$59.5 billion, with real GDP at N$39.1 billion for the quarter. Simonis Storm Economist, Halleluya Ndimulunde has more.  

today24 September, 2024 48

Local

The Namibian economy is expected to grow by 3.1 percent in 2024

  The Bank of Namibia released the Economic Outlook for August 2024 with the domestic economy estimated to expand by 3.1 percent in 2024 and by 3.9 percent in 2025. Global and Regional Outlook Global economic growth is projected to remain low in 2024 before improving slightly in 2025. Global growth is projected to slow down to 3.2 percent in 2024, from 3.3 percent in 2023, before rising moderately to […]

today8 August, 2024 25

Business / Economics

IMF projects Namibia’s GDP growth to slow to 3.6% in 2024

The International Monetary Fund forecasts that real GDP growth in Namibia will slow to 3.6% in 2024, owing to global macroeconomic headwinds and tight monetary conditions. The fund released its World Economic Outlook Update on 16 July 2024. Similarly, the African Development Bank forecasts a decline in GDP to 3.3% for both 2024 and 2025, driven by weak global demand and a contraction in agriculture.

today17 July, 2024 52

Opinion Pieces

Namibia Needs a Different Approach to Change the Structural Economy

  Opinion Piece By Josef sheehama   To attain V2030, Namibia will need to adopt structural reforms that will increase economic growth, facilitate more labor-intensive growth by opening up the labor market, and address an expensive and generally ineffective system of education, training, and skills. The government should support businesses in the manufacturing, construction, and agriculture sectors among others, paying attention to both the educated and the uneducated. As a […]

today9 July, 2024 28