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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 […]

5 November, 2024

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 […]

1 November, 2024

Local

CONCLUSION OF THE PILOT NAMIBIA HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND EXPENDITURE SURVEY (NHIES)

The NSA would like to inform the nation that the 2025/2026 Pilot Namibia Household Income and Expenditure Survey (NHIES) fieldwork, which had commenced on 30th September 2024, was successfully concluded yesterday, 20th October 2024. The Pilot NHIES survey aimed to test our readiness for the Main NHIES survey, set to commence from March 2025. The findings of the Pilot survey will not be published to the public but shall be […]

22 October, 2024

Business / Economics

Trade Deficit Narrows to N$3.6 Billion in August

In August, trade balance recorded a deficit of N$3.6 billion, an improvement from the N$4.9 billion deficit in August 2023 but higher than the N$2.1 billion deficit in July 2024. Exports saw an upward revision, increasing by N$7 million, while imports were adjusted downwards by N$1 million. The rise in export values was primarily driven by increased sales of fish and precious stones. Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo.

2 October, 2024

Business / Economics

Food and housing drive inflation

The annual inflation rate was 4.4% in August, down from 4.7% in August 2023. Monthly inflation increased to 0.3% from 0.2% in the previous month. Key contributors to inflation were food and non-alcoholic beverages and housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels, each contributing 1%. Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo.

10 September, 2024

Namibia

Statistics Agency Announces 2025/26 Household Income & Expenditure Survey

The Namibia Statistics Agency has announced that it will conduct the 2025/26 Household Income & Expenditure Survey. This year-long survey aims to account for seasonal variations and will begin with a Pilot Survey from 30 September to 18 October this year. The main fieldwork for the NHIES will take place from 17 March 2025 to the same date in 2026. Iipumbu Sakaria: Manager: Corporate Communications at the Agency.

25 July, 2024

Oshiwambo

Okomisi yomahogololo ya Namibia ohela oyati aantu 989 367 oyiishangitha onga aahogololi moshilongo nopondje yoshilongo.

Omukuluntu gokomisi yomahaogololo Peter Shaama okwati mboka oyo aantu yiishangitha okuza mu 03 June sigo 13 July. Omiyalu okuza moshikondo shomayalulo goshipagwana o NSA owati aa Namibia yeli poomiilion 1.6 oyaadha oku hogolola. Nomasiku ashike geli 10 ga thigalako omanga eshangitho inaaliya pehulilo,okomisi otayiindiile ayehe mboka inaaya ishangitha opo yekiishangithe omanga oshikumungu inaashi ya pehulilo mu 01 August. Nokomisi oyati itayi lelepeke omasiku goku ishangitha.

20 July, 2024

Local

Sanlam Empowers Farmers

The 13th edition of the Agra Weaner Championship Series kicked off on 09 July, sparking excitement among cattle farmers nationwide. Sanlam is proud to sponsor N$75,000 towards the project, which began its auctions in Karasburg and will continue to Grootfontein. This project provides a prestigious platform for producers to showcase their exceptional work. Additionally, four auctions will be held in the communal areas of Aminus, Okondjatu, Talismanus, […]

17 July, 2024

Namibia

June Commodity Prices Surge Across Namibia

In June, the Namibia Statistics Agency reported significant price increases for basic commodities. Transport costs rose by 8.3%, coffee, tea, and cocoa by 14.4%, and fruit 13.4%. Other notable hikes included sugar and confectionery at 10.1%, and both mineral water and vegetables at 5.5%. Windhoek residents are paying more for pure sunflower oil compared to other regions, with Khomas region residents paying N$31.32 for 750ml, while other regions paid between […]

10 July, 2024