insert_link Business / Economics 3 July 2024 Morning Biz News: Global Economic Insights: Manufacturing Leads Namibia’s Exports, South Africa’s Business Confidence Surges, NNPC’s Oil Production Strategy, and Oil Prices Rise Amid Summer Demand Optimism Namibia's Manufacturing Sector Leads Export Growth in May 2024 Namibia's economic landscape in May 2024 showcased robust export performance, with the manufacturing industry emerging as a pivotal contributor. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, the sector spearheaded the nation's exports, contributing goods valued at N$6.3 billion. This figure contributed significantly to the country's total exports for the month, which surged to N$44.7 billion, marking a notable increase from N$42.4 billion […] todayJuly 3, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Namibia Statistics Agency releases Vital Statistics Report The Namibia Statistics Agency has released (24 April 2024) the Vital Statistics Report on births, marriages, and deaths 2018-2021. This comes as the country adopted the resolution from the 8th Conference of the African Ministers responsible for Civil registration in 2014 to produce regular statistical reports based on the civil registration data regardless of the level of completeness. NSA spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo. todayApril 24, 2024 24
insert_link Namibia Rollout of Housing System Phase 1 Scheduled After Launch of National Housing Information System Two years after Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni officially launched the National Housing Information System, the Ministry, in partnership with the Namibia Statistics Agency, is gearing up to initiate the first phase rollout of the Namibia Housing System. This rollout will encompass over 30 local authorities and one regional council and is scheduled to occur from April 15 to May 15, 2024. Further elaboration on this plan is […] todayApril 9, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia NSA Data Shows Fish Tops Namibia’s Export List in February Recent data released by the Namibia Statistics Agency reveals that fish was the most exported commodity in February 2024, constituting 22.5% of the country's total export of goods. According to the Namibia Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin, fish was predominantly exported to Spain, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zambia. Non-monetary gold ranked second, representing 17.6% of total exports, with all exports directed to South Africa. Copper and articles of […] todayApril 3, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia’s economy slows but tertiary sectors improve Namibia’s domestic economy slowed to record a growth of 4.2% in 2023, relative to a growth of 5.3% recorded in 2022, according to national accounts figures released by the Namibia Statistics Agency on Tuesday. The Primary and Secondary industries registered growth rates of 9.7% and 2%, respectively, compared to growth rates of 13.7% and 3.4% in the previous year. According to NSA data, the tertiary industries posted an increase of […] todayMarch 27, 2024 25
insert_link Namibia Khomas tops prices for bread and oil Residents of Khomas referred to as Zone 2, have experienced a slightly higher inflation rate of 5.7%, while those in the northern regions, known as Zone 1, saw a slightly lower rate of 5.5%. The southern regions, or Zone 3, which includes Omaheke and Erongo, experienced the lowest inflation at 5%. According to Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo, in terms of consumer goods prices, Khomas stood out with the […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Census reaches final phase The Namibia Statistics Agency is in the final stage of the Census conducted in August 2023. The "Reconciliation Operation," scheduled from February 1 to 14, 2024, will revisit households where discrepancies were found in individual details between the Census and PES information. NSA Communication Specialist Mirjam Shihepo. todayFebruary 1, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Namibia Statistics Agency Commences Third Phase of Post Enumeration Survey for Quality Assurance The Namibia Statistics Agency is set to begin the Reconciliation phase, marking the third stage of the Post Enumeration Survey from February 1 to February 14, 2024. This phase aims at ensuring the quality and accuracy of enumeration data. NSA's Public Relations Officer, Mirjam Shihepo, provides details. todayJanuary 26, 2024 8
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia’s leading causes of death revealed The Namibia Statistics Agency has revealed that between 2018 and 2021, the country’s death toll rose from 18,939 to 24,117, and in 2020, hypertensive diseases were cited as the primary cause of death, while COVID-19 took the lead in 2021, followed by HIV and lower respiratory infections. The Khomas and Oshana Regions witnessed the highest number of deaths, while Kavango West and Kunene reported the lowest mortality rates. Here is NSA […] todayDecember 5, 2023 22
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