insert_link Business / Economics Inflation Inches Up to 3.4 Percent The Namibia Statistics Agency’s Mirjam Shihepo reports that headline inflation in November 2025 rose to 3.4 percent from 3 percent in November 2024. Monthly inflation stayed at 0 percent, with Zone 1 recording the lowest annual rate at 3.3 percent, while Zone 2 and Zone 3 both registered 3.4 percent. Shihepo has more. today5 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Inflation Drops to 3.2% in August Simonis Storm office, Windhoek The annual inflation eased to 3.2% in August, compared to 4.4% in the same month last year and 3.5% in July. The August figure is the lowest recorded so far in 2025. The main contributor to inflation was food and non-alcoholic beverages. Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen said the slowdown reflects easing price pressures but cautioned that household budgets remain under strain. today17 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Kavango East unemployment reaches 52% Statistics (Photo: Cirrus Capital) The unemployment rate in Kavango East has increased to 52% in 2023, up from 48% in 2011, according to data released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). According to the Namibia Press Agency, youth unemployment in the region remains high at 60.4%. Ndiyona Constituency recorded the highest unemployment rates, with 65% overall and 73% among young people. The Namibia Press Agency reports that most employed residents […] today17 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Annual inflation falls to 3.2% in August 2025 Inflation food basket (Photo: International Finance Business Desk) Headline annual inflation rate slowed to 3.2% in August 2025, down from 4.4% recorded in the same month last year, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency. Monthly inflation remained stable at 0.0%, compared to 0.1% in July. Analysis of average retail prices for selected products revealed regional variations. Consumers in Zone 2 paid the highest price for apples at N$41.42 per kilogram, […] today11 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics South Africa Remains Top Partner in Trade The national trade balance for July showed a deficit of N$58 million, reversing the N$856 million surplus seen a month earlier. Despite this, the figure is far better than the N$2.0 billion shortfall posted in July 2024. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, South Africa remains the country’s most significant trading partner. Mirjam Shihepo from NSA: today5 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Funding cuts disrupt Namibia’s sustainable development monitoring Namibia’s ability to monitor progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is under serious strain following the withdrawal of key international funding. The 2025 Sustainable Development Goals Report, compiled by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and the United Nations, highlights that the termination of critical donor support — including USAID’s long-standing backing of the Demographic and Health Survey — has left significant data gaps in health, gender, poverty, and education. […] today15 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Inflation inches up to 3.7% in June 2025 Inflation has climbed to 3.7% year-on-year in June, up from 3.5% in May, but still below the 4.6% reported in June last year. The increase marks a pause in the two-month slowdown trend observed earlier in the year. According to Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen, the uptick was driven by modest price rises across food and non-alcoholic beverages (6.4%), alcoholic drinks and tobacco (6.9%), and housing and utilities (4.1%)—while transport […] today15 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Inflation slows to 3.5% in May 2025, NSA Annual inflation rate slowed to 3.5% in May 2025, down from 4.9% recorded during the same month last year. The latest data released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) points to a cooling of price pressures across several consumer categories, offering some relief to households and businesses alike. However, regional disparities remain a concern. According to the NSA, Zone 3 — which includes the //Kharas, Erongo, Hardap, and Omaheke regions […] today12 June, 2025
insert_link Namibia Political Analyst says Prime Minister’s youth job plan misses the mark — urges structural reform Photo: Contributed Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya has criticised Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare’s strategy to fight youth unemployment by placing young people in the police, military, and correctional services. Kamwanya says these are service institutions, not employment solutions, and the plan is largely symbolic, failing to address deeper economic issues. Kamwanya pointed out the mismatch: “If I’m studying engineering or education… does that mean I must go and join the police, […] today11 June, 2025
