insert_link Oshiwambo Oo ali nale ominister yeembongo moGhana Ken Ofori Atta, atulwa moipandeko kovanambelewa vepangelo la US Oshikundaneki sho Africanews, nena oshalopota kutya oo eli omunaveta wa Ofori-Atta, okwati omuyakulwa waye okwa mangwapo pefimbo ahangwa eli metonatelo louhauko ko US, no kwa kala ahalika ku Ghana molwaasho ota nyikaanyikilwa oulingilingi. Omudo wadjako mu February, okwali tapewa oushima woku djamo shihelipaveta moshilongo noku fadukapo no kwali atamanekwa mu November. Eelopota oda ulika kutya okwa mangwapo pefimbo eli mo United States, ashike omunaveta waye okwa ulika omukundu noupyakadi oo […] today8 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Interview: Business Researcher Josef Sheehama on Beneficiation and External Loans: A Strategic Outlook for Namibia’s Economic Future IntroductionIn a recent interview, business researcher Josef Sheehama offered a comprehensive view of Namibia’s economic strategy, emphasizing the dual importance of beneficiation and external loan management. His vision for Namibia's economic independence hinges on industrialization, foreign direct investment (FDI), and leveraging natural resources to reduce dependency on external debt. 1. Namibia’s Vision 2030: Charting a Path to Industrialization Sheehama emphasizes that Vision 2030 is more than a governmental slogan—it […] today12 May, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Ekandjo Hails Nujoma’s Economic Legacy Former Minister Jerry Ekandjo says Namibia did not borrow from the IMF or World Bank during Sam Nujoma’s 15-year presidency. In an interview with Future Media's Angie Scholtz, he also called on the next government to revive Nujoma’s Ondangwa–Cape Fria railway project. ENG Jerry Ekandjo Sam today12 February, 2025
insert_link Africa IMF Calls for Economic Reforms in Sub-Saharan Africa to Boost Growth Sub-Saharan African countries reliant on commodity exports must implement economic reforms to address uneven regional growth, stated Abebe Aemro Selassie, the International Monetary Fund's Africa Director. Reuters reports that the IMF's latest World Economic Outlook reveals that the region's growth is projected at 3.6% this year, consistent with last year's figures and lower than the April forecast of 3.8%. Commodity-dependent economies are notably underperforming compared to their more diversified counterparts. today28 October, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenya could run out of money to repay massive debts: how to avoid this By Odongo Kodongo, University of the Witwatersrand Data from Kenya’s central bank show that public debt (total money owed) declined between December 2023 and June 2024. The drop in external debt – by 15.4 % – over this period does not mean that the country’s overall finances have improved. Rather, it is due to the gains in the value of the Kenyan shilling, thanks to pervasive state […] today17 September, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s planned protests: What we know By Laurie Churchman with Aminu Abubakar in Kano Politicians and the army have warned people against taking to the streets, but organisers say government failings have left them little choice. Both sides have made comparisons with recent protests in Kenya that forced the government to withdraw new taxes, but it is not clear what shape the rallies could take in Nigeria. With demonstrations set to start on […] today29 July, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Egypt raises fuel prices as part of IMF-backed reforms Egypt announced Thursday a 15-percent increase in petrol prices, part of a reform package requested by the International Monetary Fund to proceed with a $5 billion loan to the cash-strapped government. The Egyptian petroleum ministry said the price hike would come into effect on Friday. The announcement comes ahead of an IMF meeting on Monday to review the April payout package, unlocking $820 million in funds after […] today25 July, 2024
insert_link 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
insert_link Africa The IMF is failing countries like Kenya: why, and what can be done about it By Danny Bradlow, University of Pretoria The recent Kenyan protests are a warning that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is failing. The public does not think it is helping its member countries manage their economic and financial problems, which are being exacerbated by a rapidly changing global political economy. To be sure, the IMF is not the only cause of Kenya’s problems with raising […] today3 July, 2024
