NSA Denies Government Interference in Delayed Unemployment Data Release

NSA Denies Government Interference in Delayed Unemployment Data Release

Namibia Statistics Agency's statistician general Alex Shimuafeni has refuted claims of government interference in the delay of unemployment statistics reports indicate. This after releasing the 2023 census data without employment figures, the NSA received a letter of demand from the Economic Policy Research Association calling for the data within 10 days. Shimuafeni emphasized the NSA’s commitment to impartiality, stating that data is released simultaneously to all stakeholders without prior consultation.

November 11, 2024 6

Business / Economics

Khomas region sees highest inflation at 4.2%

The Namibia Statistics Agency has reported that the headline inflation for October was 3%. Among the zonal inflation rates, Zone 2 (Khomas region) recorded the highest at 4.2%. Spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo has more.

November 7, 2024 18

Local

Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Announce Journalist Training at Hardap Dam Resort

For Immediate Release Windhoek, November 5, 2024 – The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) hereby announce a collaborative journalism training program to be held at Hardap Dam Resort from November 7 to 9, 2024. This initiative, led by the NSA’s Census team, aims to proactively equip journalists with skills in understanding, accessing, and accurately reporting data, specifically focusing on census data. Over 14 journalists […]

November 5, 2024 5

Oshiwambo

O Namibia statistic agency no Namibia Wildlife resort yiimana kumwe okudheula aatoolinkundana

O Namibia Statistics Agency no Namibia Wildlife Resort oya tseyitha elongelokumwe lyopolohalama yoku dheula aatoolinkundana . Omadheulo otaga ka ningilwa ko Hardap Dam Resort okutameka mu 7-9 November. Osheetwapo tashi kwatelwa komeho kospan yo Census yo Namibia Statistic Agency ,otashi lalakanene oku ndungika aatoolinkundana nuungono meuveko,oku mona,noku lopota uuyelele womiyalu,okutala unene komiyalu dhomayalulo. aatoolinkundana ya konda 14 okuza kiikundaneki ya yooloka otaaka kutha ombinga momadheulo ngoka taga ka ikunda iipalanyole […]

November 5, 2024 6

Namibia

NSA’s Omission of Unemployment Data Raises Serious Concerns

The Statistics Agency recently released the 2023 Census report, excluding crucial labour force data, including unemployment statistics, which have not been updated since 2018 when the rate was 33.4%. Cirrus Securities experts warn that current unemployment may exceed 40% due to economic challenges and the impact of COVID-19. This omission raises alarms about the NSA's independence and integrity, undermining public trust in its role to provide comprehensive data. It says […]

November 1, 2024 11

Opinion Pieces

Curating data for political purposes: NSA credibility destroyed.

Rowland Brown Opinion On the 30th of October, the Namibia Statistics Agency’s (NSA) released the 2023 Census report, around a year after the data collection for the same was completed. However, despite collecting labour force data and employment/unemployment data, in a turn of events more worthy of North Korea than Namibia, this was excluded from the report, a notable change to previous Census reports. This means that the latest official […]

November 1, 2024 10

Local

Civil Society Spells Out Budget Priorities: Launching of the 2023 Census Main Report & the Impartiality of Dissemination of Statistics by NSA

Following the release of the 2023 Census Preliminary report on 13 March 2023, the NSA will be launching the 2023 Population and Housing Census Main Report tomorrow, Wednesday 30 October 2024. The Namibia Statistics Agency would like to inform the nation that this dissemination of tomorrow takes place in an impartial manner where all stakeholders will be receiving the information at the same time and thus the Namibia Statistics Agency […]

October 30, 2024 5

Namibia

Statistics Agency Concludes Pilot Household Income and Expenditure Survey

Statistics Agency has successfully concluded the fieldwork for the 2025/2026 Pilot Household Income and Expenditure Survey, which began on September 30 and wrapped up on October 20. This pilot survey was essential in preparing for the upcoming Main NHIES survey scheduled for March 2025. While the results from this pilot will remain internal and will not be published, they are crucial for ensuring the main survey effectively gathers high-quality data […]

October 22, 2024 10

Business / Economics

Trade deficit reaches N$3.6 billion in August 2024

The Namibia Statistics Agency has reported a trade balance deficit of N$3.6 billion in August 2024 which is an increase from N$2.1 billion in July and a decrease from N$4.9 billion in August 2023. Exports were adjusted upward by N$7 million, while imports decreased by N$1 million, mainly due to higher export values of fish and precious stones, according to Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo.

October 2, 2024 28