insert_link Business / EconomicsMorning Biz News – 18 February 2025 Local Market Update The Namibian stock market saw a total of 337,067 shares traded on 17 February 2025, amounting to N$9.32 million across 20 deals. Year-to-date, total trades have reached 8.5 million shares, valued at N$505.68 million. According to the NSX daily report, Financials, Basic Materials, and Consumer Staples led in value, while Exchange-Traded Products contributed N$12.03 million in trades so far this year. Rand Weakens Ahead of Budget Speech […] today18 February, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsInflation Drops to 3.2% Despite Monthly Increase The local annual inflation rate eased to 3.2% in January, continuing its downward trend due to lower costs in key sectors. However, the month-on-month inflation rate saw an uptick, rising to 1.1% from 0.2% in December. Capricorn Asset Management’s Floris Bergh weighs in: today18 February, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsInflation 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
