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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

NSA

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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 […]

todayJuly 10, 2024 21

Business / Economics

10 July 2024 Morning Biz News: Economic Insights: Namibia’s Inflation Trends, Currency Movements, and Market Dynamics

Namibia's Inflation Rates Vary Across Regions Amid Nationwide Slowdown The Namibia Statistics Agency recently reported a nationwide slowdown in inflation for June 2024, revealing a varied landscape across the country's three designated zones. While the national average reflects a general easing of inflationary pressures, Zone 1, comprising the Northern regions, and Zone 2, which includes only the Khomas region, experienced slightly higher inflation rates at 4.8%, surpassing the national average. […]

todayJuly 10, 2024 24

Namibia

June Inflation Eases to 4.6%, Food Inflation at Lowest in a Year

In June, Namibia experienced a decrease in overall inflation to 4.6%, down from 4.9 in May and marking the second lowest rate of the year. Food inflation specifically dropped to 4.0%, the lowest recorded in at least a year, based on newly released data from the Namibia Statistics Agency. However, transport inflation rose sharply to 8.3%, reaching its highest level in the past 12 months, compared to just 0.1% in […]

todayJuly 9, 2024 44

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 25

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 87

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 49

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 40

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 43

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 63

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