insert_link Business / Economics Repo Rate Held at 6.50% to Support Stability The Bank of Namibia has kept the Repo rate unchanged at 6.50% following its final MPC meeting of the year earlier this week. The committee said the decision helps maintain the Namibia Dollar–Rand peg while supporting the domestic economy. Moderate economic growth, contained inflation, slower credit extension, a narrower trade deficit, and sufficient international reserves all shaped the decision. today4 December, 2025
insert_link 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
insert_link 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
insert_link Business / Economics Non-Bank Financial Sector Shows Resilience with $474 Billion in Assets. The non-bank financial sector proved resilient in 2024, with total assets climbing 14.3% to $474.2 billion, NAMFISA CEO Kenneth Matumola reported. Overseeing 132 financial institutions and more than 14,700 intermediaries, the sector continues to underpin fiscal stability. Joanette Eises of NAMFISA: today26 September, 2025
